Being Digi-Next

Objective

To adopt best-in-class technologies and platforms that help realise the Company’s business goals in a timely, effective, secure and sustainable manner.

Raising the digital bar

We have embraced advanced technologies to improve our digital edge, in order to boost operational efficiency and productivity across our business segments. Our focus is on improving operations and achieving better performance across the value chain.

During FY 2022-23

• The implementation of a digital twin, along with the prescriptive analytics system (on Azure platform), has greatly improved the carbonation process in soda ash production. The complex process, which involves monitoring 17 carbonation towers, has become more efficient and productive
• We have digitised our data capture system in various operations by introducing e-logbooks
• Digital dashboards have been implemented for identified KPIs to provide better visualisation and broadening and democratising the usage of data and analytics. These dashboards cover multiple aspects of operations, enabling the Company to have a better understanding of its operations and make informed decisions
• We have initiated BPR led harmonisation and cloud based reimplementation of our ERP. This will help us ensure best-in-class processes across all our entities, increase in usage of digital systems and improve overall operational efficiency

• Continuing with our digital transformation journey, we have made enhancements in our logistics and safety systems and modernised our platforms. We are expanding our logistics control tower to provide online visibility across road, rail, and ocean transport
• With the implementation of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) systems for finance processes, we have paved the way for improved reliability and increased productivity
• We have initiated the process of implementing a predictive analytics solution to improve the uptime of critical equipment. This will help us better anticipate likely equipment failures and take proactive measures to avoid them, thus improving the overall operational efficiency
• We have upgraded our email, office applications, and collaboration systems to a more advanced platform, which provides better user experience and enhanced cybersecurity
• Finally, the Company is also focussing on further strengthening its cyber security for IT and operational technology (OT) systems. This is a critical aspect of operations, and the company is taking all necessary steps to ensure that its IT and OT systems are secure and protected from cyber threats