“We also work a lot with SME’s – from auto spares manned by two people to medium-scale supermarkets and retailers running SAP systems to help improve their business processes.”
“We have seen a 200-300 percent growth of business year over year from 2010 largely attributable to a good working relationship with our implementing partners and our custom-made solutions for our clients.”
Waititu elaborates how implementation of SAP’s system at the Kenya Ports Authority has reduced the number of days in takes to clear consignments at the port.
“It used to take two weeks to clear cargo but it now takes 48 hours and we are working on reducing that further to 27 hours by end of this year. You can imagine the effect that will have on the rest of the region that depends on the Mombasa port.”
He adds that SAP has been collecting information over time and is now offering clients various options of accessing real-time data for easier and faster decision making through mobile and cloud solutions.
“The fact that we are responsive to a dynamic business industry that is hungry for information has made SAP the number one business software company in the world.”
Waititu offers insights into business leadership that he has picked over time;
Employees will stick with the company if they feel they are empowered to improve their skills, talents and are given opportunities to grow.
Honesty and authenticity are valuable currencies in the business world. If you cannot keep your word, you will not keep business.
Walk the talk. What you believe in should match what you say and how you relate with clients, partners and colleagues.
Humble leaders achieve more because they listen to everyone and can take positive criticism
Never stop learning
