On July 20, 2021, Hoa Phat Dung Quat Steel JSC and Citek Technology JSC officially went live the Smart Enterprise consulting and implementation project for the Hoa Phat Dung Quat Integrated Steel Complex. This initiative marks a significant step in Hoa Phat Dung Quat’s strategic development roadmap.
Mr. Mai Van Ha, Director of Hoa Phat Dung Quat Steel (HPDQ), shared: "The Hoa Phat Dung Quat Integrated Steel Complex is the largest project of the Group, currently operating at full capacity with 11 plants and a seaport, producing over 5 million tons annually. In the coming years, the complex is expected to double in scale. Therefore, HPDQ needs a comprehensive solution to build a Data Warehouse, integrating data from systems like SAP S/4HANA, MES, SCADA, quality management systems, and others—standardizing and enriching data, developing KPI metrics, multi-dimensional analysis reports, and dashboards for efficient, timely, and precise management."
“This Smart Enterprise implementation project is vital to our strategic development and involves the HPDQ leadership team, department heads, and the Hoa Phat Group Digital Transformation Committee.”
Online kick-off ceremony with representatives from Hoa Phat, Citek, and SAP Vietnam
Mr. Truong Manh Cuong from SAP Vietnam stated:
"Three years ago, SAP and Citek successfully implemented SAP S/4HANA at HPDQ, with operations starting in early 2019. Since then, the system has delivered measurable operational efficiency and value. Today, we are proud to once again partner with Citek and HPDQ in this strategic project. This Data Warehouse initiative is a foundation for long-term goals like Big Data development and leveraging advanced technologies such as AI and Machine Learning for predictive analytics and smart business management—delivering differentiation, competitive advantage, and sustainable growth."
Citek CEO Mr. Nguyen Cong Tan added: "With over 5 million tons of output annually and future expansion to more than 10 million tons, HPDQ generates massive ERP data. Building a Data Warehouse is critical to provide analytic KPIs and management dashboards using SAP Analytics Cloud. Over time, this initiative will also integrate data from various plants and departments, establishing Big Data to enable holistic and timely decision-making across the entire complex."
Currently, Hoa Phat Group is the largest steel producer in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, with a capacity of 8 million tons/year, including over 5 million tons of construction steel and 3 million tons of HRC. The Dung Quat Steel Complex is the Group’s largest facility, with an annual output of 5.2 million tons, followed by the Hoa Phat Hai Duong Complex with 2.5 million tons/year. This Smart Enterprise project plays a key role in both the development strategy of Hoa Phat Dung Quat and the broader direction of the Group.
A key project supporting the strategic growth of the entire Hoa Phat Group
HPDQ is actively pursuing digital transformation toward a fully integrated smart enterprise. Since January 1, 2019, HPDQ has operated SAP S/4HANA and continuously optimized operations. In March 2021, Citek—SAP ERP implementation partner—continued its collaboration in Phase 2, supporting the plant’s expansion and doubling production capacity in the near future.