SAP to power NDPL

BANGALORE: SAP software solutions, has announced that power distribution firm North Delhi Power Ltd (NDPL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Delhi, has selected its mySAP ERP module for a major enterprise-wide project. When implemented, the SAP solution is expected to enhance NDPL's strategic planning capabilities and streamline operations in readiness for the free market era in electricity retailing.

With this module NDPL hopes to achieve a three-pronged objective. It expects to generate multi-dimensional cost information to facilitate competitive, flexible, customized pricing decisions for consumers; integrate finance, inventory management and project implementation in a seamless, dynamic manner; and implement a transparent, objective, goal-oriented HR tracking process to enhance productivity and performance.

The Rs 1,500-crore company has 3,000 employees, covers a command area of 600 sq km, has a customer base of 0.8 million and records thousands of transactions a day.

"NDPL needs a system that consistently captures information online and facilitates a uniform way of conducting our operations so that we are in a position to control our business and plan our strategies more proactively," said Sunil Wadhwa, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary, NDPL.

Speaking on the SAP implementation at NDPL, Mr. Alan Sedghi, President and CEO, SAP South Asia said, "We are proud that NDPL has chosen SAP solutions to establish a world class IT infrastructure at NDPL. The complex nature of electricity retailing makes it essential for companies to adopt technology solutions early to prepare for the open access era in power distribution. Our work with NDPL reinforces SAP's commitment to meeting India's infrastructure needs."

NDPL has chosen SAP Consulting as the implementation partner. The solutions will be implemented across 15 locations, which may be scaled up later. NDPL has set a "Go Live" date of November 1, 2005. The company has opted for 250 licenses and plans to scale up to more than 500 in one and a half years.