SAP deploys ERP solution at Cochin airport

BANGAORE, INDIA: Business software solutions provider SAP on Wednesday said that Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) has selected its ERP solution to enable its different departments to be connected over a unified network and to facilitate smoother information flow and access.

SAP's ERP ECC 6.0 will integrate the functions of different sections and departments on a single platform, the company said in a press release. This solution will be integrated with CIAL’s existing cargo and duty-free shop system and will send live dashboard reports to senior management.

SAP’s partner Tata Consultancy Services will implement the project and it is expected to go live in 18 months. The deployment will also include other solutions such as SAP SRM, Real Estate Management and BU-BI Analytics.

“Airports today want the right competitive advantage; real-time business processing drives stronger outcomes and helps increase bottom lines. SAP has been aiding airports in India and across the world to get up-to-speed, become transparent and achieve greater profitability by enabling sound management,” said Mathew Thomas, VP — Strategic Industries, SAP India.

“Our association with CIAL is another milestone in aiding airports in India to gain that distinct edge in greater value creation,” he concluded.