Aston Martin Aramco accelerates digital transformation ahead of 2025 F1 season

PEX Network’s weekly news bulletin rounds up the latest from the process community including operational excellence (OPEX), digital transformation, business process management (BPM), process mining, artificial intelligence (AI) and more.

This week includes:

• Aston Martin Aramco accelerates digital transformation
• Santander expands digital transformation in Mexico
• Repsol transforms logistics operations across multiple locations
• ACMP Global’s Isolde Kanikani joins Neurodiversity Foundation
• Movigo Group automates critical business processes

Aston Martin Aramco accelerates digital transformation

Aston Martin Aramco (AMR) Formula One Team announced an elevated, multi-year partnership renewal with digital transformation platform ServiceNow to drive innovation and enhance operations across the business. Since partnering in 2023, ServiceNow has helped streamline processes across the AMR Technology Campus and trackside by automating IT and facilities requests, centralizing employee experience and boosting data analytics to accelerate decision-making. The enhanced partnership will further integrate ServiceNow's advanced technology into the team’s HR and finance functions, unlocking greater efficiency and empowering the team to make data-driven decisions that fuel sustained success, according to a press release.

“ServiceNow is a leader in business transformation, and we are thrilled to continue working together as we transition into a long-term partnership with them,” commented Jefferson Slack, managing director of commercial at AMR Formula One Team. “Their advanced technology is set to revolutionize our team’s operations, and I look forward to seeing it develop as we head into the 2025 F1 season.”

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Santander expands digital transformation in Mexico

Santander Group announced the launch of Openbank, its fully digital bank, in Mexico featuring a complete suite of everyday financial products. The launch bolsters Santander’s digital transformation strategy in the country and broadens its retail business footprint amid increasing customer demands for simple, accessible mobile banking solutions, the company stated.

“The launch of Openbank is the latest marker on the Group’s transformation journey and represents a considerable opportunity for us to earn the trust of new digital customers through an agile, intuitive, first-rate experience with the support and security of Santander,” said Ana Botín, executive chair of Santander.

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Repsol transforms logistics operations across multiple locations

Spanish multinational energy and petrochemical company Repsol plans to transform its primary logistics operations across multiple locations. Repsol will adopt IBS Software's iLogistics Control Tower solution to streamline logistics and provide an end-to-end view of the supply chain, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. This will enable Repsol to advance its digital transformation journey, providing a centralized platform for shipment tracking, document management and real-time status updates against purchase orders, according to a press release.

“At Repsol, we are committed to innovation and OPEX in every aspect of our business,” commented logistics manager Numa Torres Moneo. “Our collaboration with IBS Software allows us to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our primary logistics, ensuring smooth and safe operations in even the most challenging environments.”

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ACMP Global’s Isolde Kanikani joins Neurodiversity Foundation

Isolde Kanikani, VP and global board director at the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) and PEX Network contributor, joined the Neurodiversity Foundation as its new organizational development executive. Kanikani will play a key role in shaping internal structures and fostering a culture of continuous improvement at the Neurodiversity Foundation – an organization that works to enhance societal equality, social connections and cooperation between neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals.

“Her hands-on approach and proven ability to turn innovative ideas into tangible results will be invaluable as we work to support and empower neurodivergent individuals across our community,” the Neurodiversity Foundation stated.

Watch Isolde Kanikani discuss the importance of employee satisfaction while undergoing business transformation

Movigo Group automates critical business processes

Australian automotive services provider Movigo Group announced a new modernization project to automate business processes across claims management, inspections and customer service operations. In partnership with Newgen Software, Movigo Group aims to reduce operational inefficiencies across its accident management and fleet services by replacing legacy systems that require manual claims handling.

“Our project with Newgen represents a significant milestone for Movigo Group, enhancing our digital capabilities and driving a more efficient way of working,” said Nicolas Rio, general manager at Movigo Group.”

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