Dutch Railways (NS) chooses SAP BRIM

| minute read

NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen, the Dutch Railways) is facing the challenge of, on the one hand, flexibly introducing new proposals in the market such as NS Flex, travel on account for consumers, and, on the other, assuring a manageable and controllable financial backbone. NS chose SAP BRIM as a solution because it successfully reduces the complexity of the landscape while offering a flexible mechanism for launching new proposals.

It began with blueprints of the business processes and then translating them into an IT blueprint and architecture. A phased approach was chosen, where elements of the functionality go live in turn and then are further developed. IFS Probity, a part of Ordina, provides the SAP BRIM expertise and handles the IT project management.
In the first instance this was a ´waterfall´ approach that was progressively converted into a scrum approach where account was taken of the other IT and business departments that also implement their changes.

In a construction time of 4 months, an initial basis is laid down and with the first go-live shortly thereafter of the first eCommerce sales stream and NS Flex pilot. This is then further developed monthly with the sales streams business, counters/vending machines and international during the coming period.
SAP sees the solution as the standard way in which the SAP BRIM components should be deployed.

"The Nova project is delivering to NS a state-of-the-art billing path as a result of which we can bring more proposals onto the market, invoice in an error-free manner and work efficiently. Great result, but the way in which the programme does it assures a big step forward in how the Commercial, IT and Finance departments work together. So it´s a programme that we are proud of!"

our-approach-hpt

digital-acceleration

sap

Related content

Neurodiversity: a unique asset

Individuals with neurodivergent thinking styles can bring unique strengths and perspectives that are important in the age of digital disruption. By embracing neurodiversity, leaders can enhance their workforce and foster a culture of innovation and out-of-the-box thinking.

The Reliable Government

Transforming public services for a citizen-centric future: robust, agile, effective, and connected. Discover how modernizing IT systems and fostering digital skills can transform government services.

Digital Banking Experience Report 2023 The AI-enabled banking era

Banks must leverage their trust capital if they are not to lose market share to tech giants broadening their offer into financial services. Our Digital Banking Experience Report 2023 outlines the key trends globally shaping banking in the hyper-connected era.