Digital Supply Chain Transformation at a leading Movie and Entertainment studio

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Client Overview

A leading movie studio is one of the most iconic entertainment companies in the world, with a rich history of producing and distributing a vast library of film and television content. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, it has continuously evolved its operations to meet the demands of the digital age, delivering content to audiences globally through a wide range of platforms. The studio’s focus on modernizing its digital supply chain is a testament to its dedication to efficiency, scalability, and enhanced content delivery.

Technologies Used

  • Workato
  • Digital Asset Management (DAM) Systems
  • Content Management Systems (CMS)
  • Rights Management Systems
  • Distribution Platforms
digital transformation initiative

Challenge

As part of its digital transformation initiative, the studio aimed to modernize its digital supply chain to streamline content distribution, improve collaboration across departments, and enhance overall efficiency. The existing systems were fragmented, leading to inefficiencies and delays in content delivery. The studio sought a solution that could integrate various systems, automate business processes, and provide real-time visibility across the supply chain.

Solution

The Studios partnered with NAVAM Digital to implement Workato as the central integration and business process automation tool. Workato was chosen for its powerful capabilities in connecting disparate systems and automating complex workflows. Key activities included:

  • Centralized Integration: Workato was used to integrate multiple systems, including content management, digital asset management, rights management, and distribution platforms.
  • Business Process Automation: Automated workflows were developed to streamline content ingestion, metadata management, rights clearance, and distribution processes.
  • Real-Time Visibility: Custom dashboards and alerts were created to provide real-time insights into the status of content delivery and supply chain operations.
  • Scalability: The solution was designed to scale with the studio’s growing content library and distribution needs, ensuring that the digital supply chain could handle increasing volumes of content and complex workflows.

Results

The implementation of Workato as the central integration and automation tool transformed the studio's digital supply chain, resulting in:

  • 50% Reduction in Content Delivery Time: Automated workflows and integrated systems significantly reduced the time required to prepare and distribute content.
  • Improved Collaboration: Seamless integration across departments improved communication and collaboration, leading to more efficient operations.
  • Enhanced Visibility and Control: Real-time dashboards provided leadership with greater visibility into the supply chain, enabling faster decision-making and issue resolution.
  • Scalability for Future Growth: The scalable solution ensured that the studio could continue to grow its digital content offerings without compromising efficiency.

NAVAM Digital's expertise in integrating and automating our digital supply chain processes using Workato has been a game-changer for us. The streamlined workflows and real-time insights have drastically improved our content delivery efficiency and overall operations. The solution has not only met our current needs but has also positioned us for future growth. We couldn’t be more satisfied with the results.

- SVP, Business Applications