India's Business Standard reported that Coal India, a state-owned mining enterprise, is implementing enterprise resource planning software to bring "efficiency, greater transparency, transformation and consumer friendly approach."

Coal India Chairman Sutirtha Bhattacharya made the ERP system a priority, and put it on the fast track. Coal India's legacy program, CoalNet, has limited functionality and uses obsolete technology, therefore a modern business management software program is crucial to integrate every aspect of its operations into one centralized system. Over the years, the coal mining industry has become more complex, with large equipment purchases and increased logistics requirements. These developments make a centralized information system essential for decision-making and continued prosperity.

The group hired Management Development Institute to consult on ERP implementation, training and data migration. MDI will also consult Coal India on their ERP choice. Coal India will continue to use CoalNet until the new system is fully implemented and the data migration is complete. In related news, Coal India has also added GPS devices to its trucks, in order to receive accurate delivery data for logistics. In the era of Big Data, companies are harnessing more information than ever. ERP software can manage, organize and use that data to operate more efficiently, keeping companies ahead of the competition. 

Locally, you can count on Accent Software to help implement ERP systems that centralize data, optimize workflow and help your enterprise operative at maximum efficiency. Whatever your industry, the right business management software solution can help you manage logistics and make strong decisions with accurate data. Contact us to learn more about the many ways we can help.