Bosch (China) Investment Ltd. - SAP Innovation Awards 2025
Bosch China has strengthened financial risk management to address global trade volatility and enhance efficiency, data integration, compliance, and granular risk management. Utilizing SAP BTP solutions, Bosch China handles trade activity diversity and price volatility, especially in semiconductors, through automation and data-driven insights. Key innovations include the Customer Card platform for AI-driven profiling and real-time risk alerts, the 1:1 Mapping platform for seamless import/export management, and D-EVAT and Billing Error Notification tools from SAP Build for invoicing compliance and predictive analytics. These solutions collectively improve financial risk management and align with Bosch’s digital transformation goals, ensuring competitiveness in the dynamic global market. Entry ID# 5259 Download the Document
Bosch China has strengthened financial risk management to address global trade volatility and enhance efficiency, data integration, compliance, and granular risk management. Utilizing SAP BTP solutions, Bosch China handles trade activity diversity and price volatility, especially in semiconductors, through automation and data-driven insights. Key innovations include the Customer Card platform for AI-driven profiling and real-time risk alerts, the 1:1 Mapping platform for seamless import/export management, and D-EVAT and Billing Error Notification tools from SAP Build for invoicing compliance and predictive analytics. These solutions collectively improve financial risk management and align with Bosch’s digital transformation goals, ensuring competitiveness in the dynamic global market. Entry ID# 5259 PUBLIC
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Bosch China
Bosch (China) Investment Ltd.
Automotive
AI steering financial risk control for
automotive industry stakeholders
Entry Pitch Deck
Bosch China
Bosch (China) Investment Ltd.
Automotive
AI steering financial risk control for
automotive industry stakeholders
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Bosch (China) Investment Ltd.
Shanghai, China
Automotive
https://www.bosch.com.cn/
60000+
Bosch set up its first sales office in China as early as 1909. In 1926, the
first Bosch car service workshop was opened in Shanghai. Over the past
112 years, Bosch has witnessed the unprecedented development of
Chinese society and, in particular, the rapid rise of the economy after the
reform and opening up. With its “local for local” strategy, Bosch in China
offers cutting-edge technologies and solutions in the areas of mobility
solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building
technology. Bosch’s innovations in all its areas of business make possible
the company’s strategic imperative of “Invented for Life”. As of December
31, 2020, Bosch operated 56 legal entities and facilities in China, with
consolidated sales of 117.3 billion CNY, making it the group’s largest
single market for the first time, with the largest number of associates
outside Germany.
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HEADQUARTERS:
INDUSTRY:
WEBSITE:
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES:
Company information
2
Bosch (China) Investment Ltd.
Shanghai, China
Automotive
https://www.bosch.com.cn/
60000+
Bosch set up its first sales office in China as early as 1909. In 1926, the
first Bosch car service workshop was opened in Shanghai. Over the past
112 years, Bosch has witnessed the unprecedented development of
Chinese society and, in particular, the rapid rise of the economy after the
reform and opening up. With its “local for local” strategy, Bosch in China
offers cutting-edge technologies and solutions in the areas of mobility
solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building
technology. Bosch’s innovations in all its areas of business make possible
the company’s strategic imperative of “Invented for Life”. As of December
31, 2020, Bosch operated 56 legal entities and facilities in China, with
consolidated sales of 117.3 billion CNY, making it the group’s largest
single market for the first time, with the largest number of associates
outside Germany.
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CHALLENGE: SOLUTION: OUTCOME:
AI Steering Automotive Financial Control
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Reduced customer reconsolidation and
internal handling time
Achieved customs-invoice match accuracy Saved sales and finance operation and
communication time end to end
20%
Bosch (China) Investment Ltd.
99.9% 4000h
• Global Trade Volatility: Geopolitical tensions
and fluctuating commodity prices (e.g., chips)
required more precise financial risk management
• Demand for Precision: The diverse nature of
trade activities and significant price volatility,
especially in critical areas like semiconductors,
necessitates fine-grained management.
• Digital Transformation: To remain competitive,
Bosch China seeks to enhance its financial risk
control through digital transformation, focusing on
automation, data-driven insights, and intelligent
solutions.
Bosch China implemented SAP BTP to enhance
financial risk management through holistic solutions.
1) The Customer Card platform consolidates
customer data for AI-driven profiling and real-time
risk alerts. 2)The 1:1 Mapping platform ensures
accurate import/export management via seamless
data integration. 3) D-EVAT and Billing Error
Notification from SAP Build streamline invoicing
compliance, leveraging AI for predictive analytics.
These innovations collectively address the volatility
of global trade, providing granular control and
strategic alignment with Bosch’s digital
transformation goals.
• Enhanced Efficiency: AI-driven solutions using SAP
BTP significantly improved efficiency and prediction
accuracy in financial risk management.
• Improved Data Integration: Customer Card
facilitated better data consolidation, providing precise
customer profiling and predictive analytics.
• Increased Compliance: Seamless integration of
SAP and national tax systems for invoicing
compliance and error reduction.
• Granular Risk Management: Enhanced granularity
in managing financial risks and predicting price
fluctuations, aligning with the dynamic global market.
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AI Steering Automotive Financial Control
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Reduced customer reconsolidation and
internal handling time
Achieved customs-invoice match accuracy Saved sales and finance operation and
communication time end to end
20%
Bosch (China) Investment Ltd.
99.9% 4000h
• Global Trade Volatility: Geopolitical tensions
and fluctuating commodity prices (e.g., chips)
required more precise financial risk management
• Demand for Precision: The diverse nature of
trade activities and significant price volatility,
especially in critical areas like semiconductors,
necessitates fine-grained management.
• Digital Transformation: To remain competitive,
Bosch China seeks to enhance its financial risk
control through digital transformation, focusing on
automation, data-driven insights, and intelligent
solutions.
Bosch China implemented SAP BTP to enhance
financial risk management through holistic solutions.
1) The Customer Card platform consolidates
customer data for AI-driven profiling and real-time
risk alerts. 2)The 1:1 Mapping platform ensures
accurate import/export management via seamless
data integration. 3) D-EVAT and Billing Error
Notification from SAP Build streamline invoicing
compliance, leveraging AI for predictive analytics.
These innovations collectively address the volatility
of global trade, providing granular control and
strategic alignment with Bosch’s digital
transformation goals.
• Enhanced Efficiency: AI-driven solutions using SAP
BTP significantly improved efficiency and prediction
accuracy in financial risk management.
• Improved Data Integration: Customer Card
facilitated better data consolidation, providing precise
customer profiling and predictive analytics.
• Increased Compliance: Seamless integration of
SAP and national tax systems for invoicing
compliance and error reduction.
• Granular Risk Management: Enhanced granularity
in managing financial risks and predicting price
fluctuations, aligning with the dynamic global market.
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SAP BTP and AI transformed our operations
by automating complex workflows and
unlocking real-time data accuracy. This
synergy between integration and intelligence
freed teams to focus on strategic innovation –
a game-changer for navigating automotive
supply chain complexities with agility.
Sui Xin
Finance Director, Bosch China
Head of Digital Transformation, Finance Shared Services Center
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SAP BTP and AI transformed our operations
by automating complex workflows and
unlocking real-time data accuracy. This
synergy between integration and intelligence
freed teams to focus on strategic innovation –
a game-changer for navigating automotive
supply chain complexities with agility.
Sui Xin
Finance Director, Bosch China
Head of Digital Transformation, Finance Shared Services Center
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GLOBAL CHALLENGES
Challenges
BUSINESS CHALLENGES
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• Geopolitical Tensions: U.S.-China trade restrictions and
Middle East instability are causing global trade uncertainties
and supply chain issues.
• Supply Chain Disruptions: Shortages in semiconductors and
volatile prices of raw materials like lithium and steel are
affecting industries and consumers worldwide.
• Sustainability Pressures: Strict carbon emission regulations
and sustainability demands require rapid transitions to low-
carbon solutions.
• Economic Shifts: Macroeconomic changes impact global
markets, affecting pricing and cost predictability, especially in
the automotive sector.
• Consumer Impact: Delays and increased costs in essential
goods, like electronics and vehicles, are on the minds of
consumers due to these global challenges.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting stringent carbon emission
standards and tax policies in China added complexity and
risked penalties.
• Legacy Process Bottlenecks: Evolving from basic process
execution to risk-integrated workflows revealed critical gaps:
manual validations and fragmented systems hindered real-time
risk visibility, lean governance, and cost control.
• Workforce Adaptation: Skill gaps and resistance to digital
transformation slowed technology adoption, affecting employee
morale.
• Competitive Pressure: Rapid innovation from competitors like
BYD and NIO required Bosch to enhance its speed and
compliance simultaneously.
• Technological Integration: Integration issues with SAP BTP
and legacy systems delayed project timelines and increased
operational costs.
Challenges
BUSINESS CHALLENGES
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• Geopolitical Tensions: U.S.-China trade restrictions and
Middle East instability are causing global trade uncertainties
and supply chain issues.
• Supply Chain Disruptions: Shortages in semiconductors and
volatile prices of raw materials like lithium and steel are
affecting industries and consumers worldwide.
• Sustainability Pressures: Strict carbon emission regulations
and sustainability demands require rapid transitions to low-
carbon solutions.
• Economic Shifts: Macroeconomic changes impact global
markets, affecting pricing and cost predictability, especially in
the automotive sector.
• Consumer Impact: Delays and increased costs in essential
goods, like electronics and vehicles, are on the minds of
consumers due to these global challenges.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meeting stringent carbon emission
standards and tax policies in China added complexity and
risked penalties.
• Legacy Process Bottlenecks: Evolving from basic process
execution to risk-integrated workflows revealed critical gaps:
manual validations and fragmented systems hindered real-time
risk visibility, lean governance, and cost control.
• Workforce Adaptation: Skill gaps and resistance to digital
transformation slowed technology adoption, affecting employee
morale.
• Competitive Pressure: Rapid innovation from competitors like
BYD and NIO required Bosch to enhance its speed and
compliance simultaneously.
• Technological Integration: Integration issues with SAP BTP
and legacy systems delayed project timelines and increased
operational costs.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES WHY SAP
Objectives
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• Long-Term Partnership: Bosch China has been a dedicated
SAP customer for over a decade.
• Comprehensive Capabilities: SAP BTP offers robust AI,
automation, and data integration tools essential for financial risk
management.
• Seamless Integration: Ability to integrate seamlessly with
existing systems, enhancing data connectivity and operational
efficiency.
• Regulatory Compliance: SAP solutions ensure compliance
with national regulations, crucial for streamlined invoicing and
financial operations.
• Strategic Alignment: SAP supports Bosch China's strategic
goals amid a dynamic global trade environment, fostering
innovation and adaptability.
• Enhance Data Integration: Create a seamless connection
between existing SAP systems to enable comprehensive data
consolidation and improved decision-making with SAP BTP.
• Improve Predictive Accuracy: Utilize AI-driven solutions for
precise customer profiling, risk assessment, and financial
forecasting to support strategic decisions.
• Ensure Compliance: Streamline invoicing processes and
ensure alignment with national tax regulations through
automated and AI-supported solutions.
• Increase Operational Efficiency: Implement automation and
intelligent systems to boost productivity, reduce manual errors,
and adapt quickly to dynamic market changes.
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Objectives
6
• Long-Term Partnership: Bosch China has been a dedicated
SAP customer for over a decade.
• Comprehensive Capabilities: SAP BTP offers robust AI,
automation, and data integration tools essential for financial risk
management.
• Seamless Integration: Ability to integrate seamlessly with
existing systems, enhancing data connectivity and operational
efficiency.
• Regulatory Compliance: SAP solutions ensure compliance
with national regulations, crucial for streamlined invoicing and
financial operations.
• Strategic Alignment: SAP supports Bosch China's strategic
goals amid a dynamic global trade environment, fostering
innovation and adaptability.
• Enhance Data Integration: Create a seamless connection
between existing SAP systems to enable comprehensive data
consolidation and improved decision-making with SAP BTP.
• Improve Predictive Accuracy: Utilize AI-driven solutions for
precise customer profiling, risk assessment, and financial
forecasting to support strategic decisions.
• Ensure Compliance: Streamline invoicing processes and
ensure alignment with national tax regulations through
automated and AI-supported solutions.
• Increase Operational Efficiency: Implement automation and
intelligent systems to boost productivity, reduce manual errors,
and adapt quickly to dynamic market changes.
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