Ashok Leyland implements SAP applications to control supply chain processes

In a bid to control supply chain processes across core functions comprising all seven manufacturing plants and dealership locations in India, Hinduja Group flagship firm Ashok Leyland has migrated to the state-of-the-art SAP applications and installed the same to improve operational efficiency and thereby enhance customer experience.

This solution leverages SAP’s best practices for the automotive industry and will increase forecasting abilities and create a transformational foundation for analytics. The installation will also facilitate the company to seamlessly integrate operations, increase efficiency and manage the growing global demand for its vehicles.

Ashok Leyland is the flagship of the Hinduja Group and a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India. The company reported 13.24% decline in its net profit for the quarter March 31 at Rs 258.74 crore. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 298.23 crore in the same period last year. The company’s total income from operations increased 12.02% to Rs 4,311.02 crore from Rs 3,848.45 crore in the year-ago period.