Satyam Implements Advanced SAP Solution in Mumbai

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Satyam Computer Services Ltd. , a global consulting and IT services provider, announced today that it has successfully implemented SAP ECC 6.0 at Mazagon Dock Limited, one of India's leading shipbuilders. The first enterprise SOA-based ERP solution to be used at Mazagon Dock, the new system will provide managers with faster access to more -- and more accurate -- information from across the entire organization, enabling Mazagon to speed planning, improve quality, reduce costs, and lower lead-time for its shipbuilding projects.

"Teamwork and an integrated approach are key factors for the success of this implementation which, in turn, will result in Mazagon Dock building quality ships on time for the country," Vice Admiral (Ret'd.) H. S. Malhi, Mazagon Dock's Chairman and Managing Director said. "The commitment and hard work by the Satyam team to successfully implement this complex a system on schedule -- and in spite of recent distractions -- is especially commendable," he added.

At a ceremony held at Mazagon's shipyards in Mumbai to celebrate the project's success, Admiral Malhi commemorated the use of the new system by releasing the first production order. He was joined by representatives from Satyam, SAP, and Mazagon Dock, including senior officers and functional directors.

"Achieving system 'go-live' is a major accomplishment, and I applaud Satyam's success in rapidly assimilating the complex processes and procedures involved in the construction of a ship and mapping them to SAP functionalities," said Mr. G.A.R. Rao, Mazagon Dock's Director of Finance.

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VA Joshi, Mazagon's ERP project manager, re-iterated the commitment of the Satyam team who continued to ensure a successful go-live even in times of difficulty.

Speaking on the occasion, Ranjan Tayal, Business Head for India and South Asia at Satyam said, "The system that has just gone live will touch everyone at Mazagon Dock, increasing operational efficiencies and accelerating ship and submarine construction. It is a significant step forward in Mazagon Dock's modernization programme, and we are fortunate to be a part of this great achievement."

Mazagon Dock Limited is India's public sector shipyard under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence, Department of Defence Production, and is primarily engaged in shipbuilding, ship repair, submarine construction and submarine refitting.