BVB Case Study

BVB connects tram wear data with predictive maintenance in SAP

Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe needed one system to monitor safety relevant wheelset parameters, integrate measurement data from several suppliers and trigger maintenance actions through SAP APM and SAP S/4HANA.

3 countries served by BVB rail operations.

1350

employees at Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe.

0.3m+

daily passengers.

“Predictive maintenance creates value when measured wear data is connected to SAP and turns into the right maintenance action.”

Florian Bauer

Evora, Mechanical Engineer in Asset Management

Real case

What BVB had to solve before predictive maintenance

Multiple measurement systems

BVB needed to connect measurement systems from different suppliers.

Safety relevant parameters

Wheel flange and wheelset data had to be monitored against technical limits.

Master data structure

The setup needed reliable asset data for predictive maintenance.

SAP process connection

Measured values had to trigger maintenance actions in SAP.

Our point of view

How BVB turns rail measurements into SAP actions

1

Laser measurement

Wheelset and wheel flange parameters are captured by measurement systems.

2

Data transfer

The data is passed through the Plant Connectivity Server.

3

SAP APM evaluation

SAP APM monitors actual values against warning limits.

4

Forecasting

A conservative forecast supports proactive maintenance planning.

5

SAP notification

If limits are reached, SAP can trigger the maintenance process.

The Transformation

From measured wear data to
SAP based maintenance control.

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FAQ

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What was the goal of the BVB predictive maintenance project?

The goal was to increase the maximum runtime of tram bogies by using measured wear data for maintenance planning. BVB wanted to monitor wheelset and wheel flange parameters in SAP and use this data to support maintenance decisions

Which SAP technologies are used in the BVB case?

The implemented setup uses SAP Asset Performance Management and CAP. Measurement data is processed through the Plant Connectivity Server and connected with SAP S/4HANA.

What kind of measurement data is monitored?

The use case focuses on wear parameters at the tram bogie, wheelset and wheel flange. These values are safety relevant because they affect rail guidance and technical wear limits.

How does SAP APM support tram maintenance?

SAP APM evaluates measured values against defined warning limits. When an actual value reaches a warning limit, the setup supports maintenance follow up through SAP.

How are maintenance actions triggered?

Laser measurement systems capture the wheelset data. The values are transferred into the SAP landscape, checked against warning limits and can support the creation of SAP maintenance notifications.

Why is this relevant for public transport operators?

Public transport operators depend on safe, reliable and predictable vehicle availability. Connecting wear data with SAP helps maintenance teams plan work based on asset condition instead of relying only on fixed intervals.

BVB connects tram wear data with predictive maintenance in SAP

3

countries served by BVB rail operations.

1350

employees at Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe.

0.3m+

daily passengers.

“Predictive maintenance creates value when measured wear data is connected to SAP and turns into the right maintenance action.”

Florian Bauer

Evora, Mechanical Engineer in Asset Management

What BVB had to solve before predictive maintenance

Multiple measurement systems

Safety relevant parameters

Master data structure

SAP process connection

Our point of view

How BVB turns rail measurements into SAP actions

1

Laser measurement

2

Data transfer

3

SAP APM evaluation

4

Forecasting

5

SAP notification

From measured wear data to SAP based maintenance control.

Speak with an expert

Every inquiry reaches the right specialist.

Sales Americas

Sales EMEA

Sales APAC

Request a meeting

GDPR compliant. Data never shared.

Request a meeting

Tell us your challenge — right expert within 24h.

GDPR compliant. Data never shared.

FAQ

Questions enterprise leaders ask before they commit.

More Questions?

From measured wear data to
SAP based maintenance control.