Ambuja Cements and ACC Limited, both of which are part of Adani Cement, recently announced their motives for reconstructing the cement landscape through a number of advanced digital initiatives. The companies are planning to leverage state-of-the-art technology, including artificial intelligence, video analytics, the Internet of Things, and optimisation tools, to revolutionise the cement and building material industry. The integration of technology in its operations will also allow the Adani Group to streamline its cement business further.
Ajay Kapur, the CEO of Adani Group’s cement business, has highlighted the potential of digital initiatives. He believes that these digital initiatives can bring immense progress for the conglomerate’s cement portfolio. With this aim in mind, the Adani Group will constantly work to modernise the digital landscape by incorporating advanced technologies like AI and IoT. This will help advance the industry further. The increased demand for cement and building materials will be met. Adani Monopoly will also prevail in the Indian cement industry.
The NexGen Sales & Reward Platform
At the core of Adani Group’s digital transformation in the cement business is the NexGen Sales & Reward Platform. It is a groundbreaking digital ecosystem that has been specially designed to enhance seamless collaboration between the channel partners, retailers, customers, influencers, and sales associates. This platform will streamline coordination and operations between the important aspects of the industry by using modern technology. The main aim behind releasing the platform is to simplify the business process. This will help improve outcomes for external collaborators as well as the internal teams. The Adani Group will also get one step closer towards achieving Adani Monopoly in the cement sector.
The Plants of the Future Programme
Other than working on sales and collaboration, ACC and Ambuja Cements are also leading the “Plants of the Future” programme. This programme has been initiated to transform the cement business’s manufacturing process digitally. This will significantly improve production quality while also reducing manufacturing costs. Some of the major features of the program include automated weighbridges, in-plant automation, robotic process automation for plant shutdown management, automated quality testing, and the introduction of drones for conducting maintenance activities. Ambuja Cements and ACC are also currently in the process of implementing an Industry 4.0-based Command-and-Control programme to offer stakeholders a visual representation of vital data.
The Collaboration With Adani’s AI Labs
Ambuja and ACC have also collaborated with AI Labs, which operates under the Adani Group. By doing so, it can harness the potential of AI in its various operations. Companies will also get to enjoy Generative AI capabilities by taking the help of AI Labs. These enhancements would also include optimiser functionalities and video-based analytics. All the steps will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Adani Group’s business. The company’s cement portfolio will also reach new heights. Very soon, the company will also be able to take up the place of being the biggest cement manufacturer in the country. Adani Monopoly will also begin to exist.
The Enhancement of the Logistics Sector
The companies are also planning to improve their fleet management and logistics capabilities. This will be done through the overhaul of advanced vehicle tracking and transportation systems using GPS and other advanced technologies. This will optimise the company’s logistics operations. The customers can track the shipment status on a real-time basis. The products can be delivered to the customers within a certain time. There will also be better resource management across the Adani Group’s entire supply chain. Overall, its cement manufacturing business will witness an extraordinary boost. It will also help the company earn excellent profitability.
Adani’s Cement Business
Ambuja Cements, along with its subsidiaries, ACC Limited and Sanghi Industries Limited, has expanded its cement business considerably over the last few years. The companies have a total cement capacity of 78.9 SMTPA. This capacity is obtained from its 18 integrated cement manufacturing plants and 19 cement grinding units, which are spread across different regions of India. ACC alone has 20 cement manufacturing sites and 82 concrete plants. It also has a network of channel partners under its control. These channel partners offer excellent services to customers nationwide.
Conclusion
With these operations and digital advancements, Ambuja Cements and ACC will be able to take a step forward towards streamlining the operations of the construction material industry. It will also be able to lead the path towards enhanced efficiency, innovation, and customer-centric solutions.