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Automobile Manufacturers Save 40% of Testing Time by Switching to Qyrus
About The Client
Automobile Manufacturer
The client is an automobile manufacturer known for its commitment to safety, reliability, and environmental sustainability. The client’s vision is to deliver happiness to all by providing customers with enjoyment and peace of mind through their vehicles. The company concentrates its resources on delivering value to customers, who view their vehicles as lifestyle partners. Overall, the company positions itself as more than just a car company, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, community engagement, and providing premium customer ownership experience.
The Challenge
The client was looking for a way to help speed up and improve their SAP test automation. They were doing all their SAP testing manually, which was time-consuming and labor-intensive. Altogether, the client estimated that it was taking about 30 minutes daily to go through an entire scenario manually. On top of that, manual testing is prone to human error and mistakes when performing test cases. These human errors made it harder to detect issues and would lower the software’s quality. Ultimately, with Qyrus’ aid, the client has decreased time-to-market by improving process quality and application stability.
Furthermore, for manual testers to be successful, they must have a good understanding of the software and product itself to understand the intricacies of the more complex test cases. When it came to scaling for larger projects, manual testing proved to be more of an obstacle than anything, including the maintenance of said test cases and artifacts.
Life with Qyrus
The client found Qyrus to be a powerful platform. One key capability was scheduling automated scripts to execute at specific times and on repeat. In addition to being able to do that, they used parallel executions, making their tests run faster and getting results back more quickly.
The client was excited to have reports generated automatically. The reports come with visual evidence, including screenshots for each step and video playback of executions. The client felt that the platform was robust, and one of the most compelling aspects was the reporting, which they found to be very detailed and easy to understand. Upon completion of the execution, the reports were sent directly to their emails from the platform.
Key Features Being Used:
- Data-Driven Testing
- Embedded Executable Test Scripts and Functions
- Test Execution Scheduling
- Parallel Executions
- Global Variables and Environment Profiles
- Conditional Steps
Future Dreams
In the future, the client hopes to continue its automation journey and expand its automated test case coverage. Their goal is to one day eliminate the manual testing that they’re doing and automate it all. Currently, they have another 60 test scenarios that they’re looking to start transitioning over. Furthermore, Qyrus is expected to help the client in future migration journeys. The client is looking to modernize their SAP application, making Qyrus a perfect candidate to get the job done. Results & Outcomes
In all, the client was able to completely automate an end-to-end scenario of purchase order and approval on SAP. This end-to-end script had 5 parts, listed below. Each part took, on average, 4 to 5 minutes to execute, bringing the total execution time to about 20-25 minutes. Each part took, on average, 1 ½ hours to build from scratch, and the total build time for the entire scenario was around 7 to 8 hours.
So, in the time of one full workday, the client had an automated script that could be executed on repeat. The total execution time for the entire scenario was, on average, 20 minutes. The number of steps in the automated script totaled 781.
Parts of End-to-End Script:
- Purchase Order (PO) Creation
- PO Approval
- Ariba Confirmation
- PO Confirmation and Level 3 WBS Check
- Post Goods Receipt for PO
The client states that Qyrus has definitely helped them save time and money overall. This entire process daily would take them 30+ minutes to do manually, and now they have a repeatable executable automated script that can be triggered based on a schedule. The client has seen a lot of benefits since adopting the platform.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the transition to Qyrus has marked a significant turning point for the client. By embracing automation, the client has not only streamlined their SAP test automation process but also achieved a remarkable reduction in testing time by 40%, as mentioned in this manufacturing case study. The implementation of Qyrus’ automated testing platform has enabled the client to overcome the limitations of manual testing, such as time consumption, labor intensity, and susceptibility to human error. Overall, the client’s experience with Qyrus underscores the platform’s potential to not only save time and money but also significantly enhance the quality of software testing.
