How Starbox Streamlined Operations with AWS and SAP

Star Packaging, a leading light corrugated carton manufacturing industry since 2002, has a rich heritage as an associate of the Hirdaramani conglomerate. Additionally, Starbox maintains a strong commitment to ethical practices, holding FSC CoC, SMETA 6 Pillar (SEDEX) certifications, and aligning with SA 8000, ISO 50001, and ISO 22000 standards. However, as Starbox’s reputation soared and their product offerings expanded, their existing systems began to struggle. Managing complex client demands, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and ensuring efficient production processes required a more robust and scalable solution. Recognizing the need for agility and future-proof technology, Starbox embarked on a transformative journey by SAP hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic move unlocked a wave of significant benefits. The inherent scalability of SAP on AWS ensures Starbox’s IT infrastructure can effortlessly adapt to future growth, accommodating their expanding client base and product offerings. Additionally, the pay-as-you-go model of AWS reduces upfront costs and simplifies IT management, allowing Starbox to allocate resources towards further innovation and industry leadership.

Why did Starbox move to SAP on AWS?

By embracing the power of SAP Business One on AWS, Starbox has charted a course for continued success. This strategic move positions them for a future of operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, agility, and cost savings, solidifying their position as a leading innovator in the packaging industry.

Starbox Unlocks Cloud Power & Faster Decisions with SAP Business One on AWS. In a bid to unlock faster decision-making and optimize their SAP Business One performance, Starbox has embraced the power of the cloud with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic move empowers them to leverage the agility and scalability of AWS, resulting in significant benefits.

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Opportunity | From Cardboard Chaos to Cloud Control – Untangling Operations with AWS

Star Packaging, a shining star in the corrugated carton industry since 2002, has carved a path of success built on quality and sustainability. However, as their reputation soared and their product offerings expanded, their on-premise systems began to buckle under the pressure of increasing complexity.

The challenges they faced were akin to navigating a maze of cardboard boxes – manual processes for managing client demands, inventory, and production hampered efficiency, leading to delays and potential errors, without real-time data insights. Starbox struggled to make informed decisions about production planning, material procurement, and customer service. Their existing IT infrastructure lacked the scalability to accommodate Starbox’s ambitious growth plans and evolving client base. These limitations threatened to stifle Starbox’s innovation and impact their ability to deliver exceptional service.

Recognizing the need for a more robust and adaptable solution, Starbox embarked on a transformative journey by embracing the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic move promised to dismantle the cardboard maze and usher in a new era of operational efficiency and agility. By migrating their core business systems, such as SAP Business One, to the AWS Cloud, Starbox envisioned a future where they could:

By partnering with Emerging Alliance, Starbox can navigate the cloud environment with confidence, ensuring a smooth transition and maximizing the benefits of SAP Business One on AWS. This strategic move positions Starbox to not only overcome current challenges but also propel them towards continued success and industry leadership in the packaging landscape.

“By migrating to SAP on AWS, Starbox has been empowered with real-time data insights, streamlines core processes, and unlocks the agility needed to thrive in the ever-evolving packaging industry.”
Hari Hara Subramaniam – Managing Director

Solution | Effective Cost Reduction by Migrating to SAP Business One on AWS

Starbox has carved a path of success built on quality and sustainability. However, their on-premise IT systems, once a sturdy foundation, began to resemble a house of cards as Starbox’s reputation soared and product offerings expanded. Manual processes for managing complex client demands, inventory, and production hampered efficiency, leading to delays and potential errors. Additionally, siloed data hindered informed decision-making about production planning, material procurement, and customer service. Their existing infrastructure simply couldn’t accommodate Starbox’s ambitious growth plans.

Recognizing the need for a more robust and adaptable solution, Starbox partnered with the trusted expertise of Emerging Alliance to navigate the complexities of cloud migration. Emerging Alliance’s proven track record in cloud migrations and understanding of SAP environments ensured a smooth transition. They meticulously analyzed Starbox’s systems, identifying interdependencies and utilizing native migration tools to seamlessly transfer Starbox’s environment into secure, multi-layered AWS environments.

The move to AWS has been a game-changer for Starbox. Previously time-consuming tasks, like managing inventory across diverse locations, are now significantly faster. This empowers Starbox to make data-driven decisions with real-time insights, optimizing production planning, forecasting demand, and ultimately delivering exceptional customer service. Streamlined processes have resulted in improved operational efficiency, freeing up valuable resources to focus on innovation and strategic growth initiatives.

The partnership with Emerging Alliance extended beyond the migration process. Their expertise continues to guide Starbox in maximizing the benefits of SAP Business One on AWS. This includes ongoing support, ensuring a smooth transition and helping Starbox unlock the full potential of the cloud.

By embracing the power of AWS and partnering with Emerging Alliance, Starbox has shed the limitations of their on-premise infrastructure. They are now positioned for a future of operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and the agility needed to thrive in the ever-evolving packaging industry. Starbox is now well on its way to becoming an even brighter star in the Sri Lankan market, leading the way in sustainable and efficient packaging solutions.

Outcome | Empowering Decisions with Always-Available Production Data

Recognizing the need for a more robust and adaptable solution to tackle their challenges, Starbox embarked on a transformative journey by embracing the power of SAP Business One hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic move unlocked a wave of significant benefits that have transformed Starbox’s operations.

Migrating to AWS has significantly reduced Starbox’s capital expenditure on hardware and lowered operational costs associated with maintenance and energy consumption. This frees up valuable resources for Starbox to invest in innovation and growth initiatives. The inherent scalability of AWS ensures Starbox’s IT infrastructure can effortlessly adapt to future growth, keeping pace with their expanding client base and evolving product offerings. Starbox can now easily scale resources up or down based on demand without the need for significant upfront investment.

With applications and data accessible from anywhere on AWS, Starbox has empowered its workforce with greater flexibility. Remote work and improved collaboration across teams are now a reality, fostering innovation and streamlining operations. AWS offers advanced security features and compliance certifications, providing Starbox with peace of mind. Additionally, enhanced disaster recovery options and data redundancy across multiple locations ensure business continuity in the event of unforeseen disruptions.

By migrating to AWS, Starbox has shed the limitations of their on-premise systems. They are now positioned for a future of operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and the agility needed to thrive in the ever-evolving packaging industry.

About Starbox

Since its inception in 2002, Star Packaging has been the leading provider in Sri Lanka’s corrugated carton manufacturing sector, being the first to achieve dual ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications from SGS, accredited by UKAS. Furthermore, Star Packaging holds certifications including FSC CoC and SMETA 6 pillar (SEDEX), ensuring compliance with standards like SA 8000, ISO 50001, and ISO 22000 for sustainable and ethical practices.

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