26 April 2004

DOHA: As per the directions of Sheikh Nawaf N Al Thani, the President of NBKS Group, Nasser bin Khaled & Sons Holding Company has selected Orion, Icici Infotech’s integrated ERP solution to streamline the Group’s diverse business requirements on a single fully networked IT platform.
 
Orion will enable NBKS Group to better manage the demand of its growing business and ambitious expansion objectives by improving access to critical information across the group, leading to enhanced management capabilities. Orion will be implemented across al the companies of NBKS Group.
 
“We were looking for a comprehensive ERP solution that possesses Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) features, helping us to monitor the costs, profitability and inventory levels more effectively and online. Orion met all our requirements,” said Ayman Al Abbasi, Group Finance & Admin Manager, NBKS Group.
 
“We were looking for a business application suite that goes beyond the four walls of the company and actively support collaborative Internet-based interactions both internally and externally. Orion provided us with all the above and more,” said Wissam Iskandar, IT manager, NBKS Group.
 
Orion@Auto to be implemented at NBKS Auto divisions boasts an extensive Auto-suite of functionalities, with 3 modules in place, the automobile sales management module, the service centre and workshop management module and the Orion Collaborator, the customer, vendor and employee relationship management module.
 
“Orion will support NBKS to integrate and standardize operations, reduce inventory costs, and improve customer responsiveness capabilities,” said Kalpesh Desai, executive vice president and operating head, ICICI Infotech Ltd. (Middle East & Africa) “With Orion@Auto – the only complete end-to-end solution catering to the demands of the automobile sector – NBKS will have the perfect foundation for future growth opportunities.”
 
Orion@Auto will have a direct impact on the company’s relationship with customers, who will benefit from unique services; ‘customise your car’, SMS service, and several other added value services concluded Desi.

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