Vedanta Aluminium launches RPA

Vedanta Aluminium has introduced Robotic Process automation in its commercial function, becoming the first that undertakes hyper automation of the commercial process.Vedanta Aluminium’s commercial function holds significant potential to unlock value for the company.

The deployment of RPA in the business commercial function will enhance the Commercial Maturity Index of Vedanta Aluminium by enabling the standardization of processes. By deploying software robots in the place of human efforts, the company rich data via tracking of various parameters on a real-time basis.

Rahul Sharma, CEO-Vedanta Aluminium said, “Aluminium is the metal of the future, owing to its diverse applications in the clean technologies of tomorrow. As one of the world’s top aluminium producers, we aim to make our operations future-ready. This has seen us undertake the digital transformation of our plants and processes, harnessing the potential of industry 4.0 and Web3 for manufacturing excellence. To this end, we are also working with nearly 40 technology start-ups in the areas of manufacturing, energy and healthcare, for value creation, volume growth, cost efficiency, excellence in business and ESG.”

This initiative was executed in collaboration with Crave Infotech, a global fast-growing tech company with deep expertise in SAP Business Technology Platform, Digital Supply Chain, Industry 4.0, and Enterprise Mobility Enablement with quick-to-deploy Intelligent Asset Management, Supply Chain Management, and Warehouse Management solutions.

Shrikant Nistane, CEO – Crave Infotech said, "We have been pushing the envelope for innovation in process automation, powered by Business Technology Platform and structured through industry-specific intelligence. It is great to work with Vedanta Aluminium, who’s also driven toward tech-backed process improvements. We leveraged our expertise in Digital Supply Chain, and enterprise intelligence to help bring this Industry 4.0 and RPA vision to fruition."

Vedanta Aluminium is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing 2.27 million tonnes in FY22. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices.