Dubai, x,
United Arab Emirates
Sun & Sand Sports Technographics
Sun & Sand Sports Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Sun & Sand Sports and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 8000 Sun & Sand Sports employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Sun & Sand Sports has purchased the following applications: SAP HCM (HR) for Core HR in 2015, SAP Retail for Retail Management in 2014 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Sun & Sand Sports is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with SAP or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing Sun & Sand Sports revenues, which have grown to $600.0 million in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for Sun & Sand Sports intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
Sun & Sand Sports Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
Sun & Sand Sports HCM
Vendor |
Previous System |
Application |
Category |
Market |
VAR/SI |
When |
Live |
Insight |
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| SAP | Legacy | SAP HCM (HR) | Core HR | HCM | n/a | 2015 | 2015 |
In 2015, Sun & Sand Sports implemented SAP HCM, a Core HR application, across five business units operating in the UAE and the wider GCC. The rollout supported a corporate workforce of approximately 8,000 employees and targeted HR and Payroll functions for Gulf Marketing Group, Sun & Sand Sports, Super Care, Farm Fresh and Trilogi Logistics.
The SAP HCM deployment focused on core Personnel Administration and Organizational Management capabilities, including creation of new organizational units, jobs and positions and other backend configuration activities. Implementation work included module configuration, user role setups, and process automation to support hire to retire workflows and leave management linked to payroll runs.
Operational coverage extended to HR business users and payroll operators across the five business units, with the project team closely interacting with functional teams to triage and resolve reported business issues. End-user training was provided for specific SAP HCM modules, and operational support covered HR activities such as hiring, internal transfers and routine HR case handling.
Governance tasks documented during the engagement included review, evaluation and planning for upgrades and new technology adoption, along with a structured change request approach to ensure solutions met company quality standards. Ongoing support emphasized knowledge transfer through training and hands-on assistance during payroll runs and leave administration.
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Sun & Sand Sports ERP Services and Operations
Vendor |
Previous System |
Application |
Category |
Market |
VAR/SI |
When |
Live |
Insight |
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| SAP | Legacy | SAP Retail | Retail Management | ERP Services and Operations | n/a | 2014 | 2014 |
In 2014, Sun & Sand Sports implemented SAP Retail as the enterprise Retail Management platform to centralize merchandising, inventory and supply chain workflows across its United Arab Emirates retail operations. SAP Retail was positioned to provide end-to-end retail functionality and to unify store, distribution center and vendor-facing processes under a single application.
The deployment emphasized core SAP Retail modules, including merchandise management, assortment and category planning, pricing and promotions, point of sale connectivity, inventory management and automated replenishment, and inbound logistics handling. Configuration work focused on master data consolidation, replenishment rule sets and store-level POS integration to deliver consistent stock visibility and sales-driven replenishment.
Operational coverage included merchandising, supply chain, logistics and customer service organizations, with implementation touchpoints at stores and distribution centers in the UAE. The program incorporated vendor collaboration workflows and vendor-facing supply chain process standardization, and it included direct engagement with Nike through a supply chain workshop at Nike headquarters and an agreed uniform supply chain process.
Governance was adapted to support standardized supply chain workflows and vendor coordination, with a core project team drawn from the retailer to steward rollout and process adoption. The implementation is associated with measurable outcomes reported by project stakeholders, including recognition with a Nike award for outstanding achievement in logistics and customer service in 2013-14, and maximizing on-time product receipt up to 97 percent by the beginning of the season.
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Sun & Sand Sports
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Apps Being Evaluated by Sun & Sand Sports Executives
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