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One cloud-based ALM hub to manage over 1 million assets at scale

Kion case
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Transforming asset lifecycle management in the cloud

To modernise and streamline its asset lifecycle management (ALM) processes, KION partnered with Amista to develop a central CAP Java application on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP).
The goal: to create a single, cloud-based hub for managing assets efficiently, integrating existing SAP systems, and enabling KION’s developers to maintain and evolve the solution independently.

Challenges vs. solution

Challenges

  • Integration of existing SAP systems
  • Synchronisation of large volumes of master data
  • Knowledge transfer to KION developers
  • Complex BTP landscape with multiple environments and releases

Solution benefits

  • Central CAP Java application with Fiori for ALM

  • Robust data synchronisation and dynamic asset actions

  • Validation of data, payload creation, and triggering of other systems/automations

  • Stabilised operations for over 1 million assets

  • Comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer to KION developers

About the solution

Together with KION, Amista designed and implemented a CAP Java application on SAP BTP serving as the central entry point for all ALM processes.
The platform connects different SAP systems and cloud services, ensuring consistent master data, real-time updates, and automated decision-making for digital assets.

Architecture

Architecture Kion

Results

  • Fully cloud-based ALM application

  • Robust synchronisation across all systems

  • Dynamic user action calculations

  • Organisation-based authorizations

  • Multiple automations enhancing process efficiency and reducing error rates

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Why partner with Amista

The success of the ALM transformation was built on close collaboration between KION and Amista. From the very start, our teams worked side by side, combining KION’s deep operational knowledge with Amista’s technical expertise in SAP BTP and cloud-based solutions.

Amista acted not just as a technology provider, but as a hands-on partner, guiding KION through complex integration challenges, offering practical solutions, and sharing best practices. Regular on-site development sessions and structured knowledge transfer ensured that KION’s developers were fully confident to take ownership of the platform after go-live.

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Customer

Kion

Technology used

SAP Business Technology Platform

About our client

KION Group is a global provider of industrial trucks, warehouse automation, and supply chain solutions, headquartered in Germany. Its brands include Linde, STILL, and Dematic, serving customers in over 100 countries. KION focuses on innovation and sustainability, with initiatives in autonomous logistics, AI-driven systems, and green technologies.