India-based Mining Company Transforms Operations with VMS Implementation

About Customer

A globally recognized mining company in India, known for being one of the leading integrated producers of Special Bar Quality (SBQ) or Alloy steel in India implemented a Vendor Management System (VMS), revolutionizing its supply chain and vendor operations to streamline operations.

Industry

Mining

Region

India

Company Size

5000+ employees

Business Challenges

The renowned mining company faced significant challenges in managing its diverse vendor ecosystem impacting efficiency, compliance, and cost control.

Fragmented Vendor Management

Tracking multiple vendors across different sites was complex, leading to inefficiencies in procurement and service coordination.

Compliance & Safety Risks

Ensuring that all vendors met strict regulatory and safety standards was a time-consuming, manual process prone to errors.

Cost Overruns & Inefficient Contracts

Lack of visibility into vendor performance led to unoptimized contracts and higher operational costs.

Manual & Time-Consuming Processes

Vendor approvals, contract renewals, and invoice processing were managed through spreadsheets, causing bottlenecks and delays.

Our Solution

The business deployed a centralized VMS in order to address these operational inefficiencies. This system was created to meet the complex needs of the mining industry.

  • A digital platform to check safety records, licenses, and vendor certifications, ensuring compliance before engaging with vendors.
  • AI-driven analytics provided live insights into vendor efficiency, enabling data-driven decision-making and better contract negotiations.
  • The VMS streamlined the entire vendor lifecycle, from contract creation to automated invoice approvals, reducing delays and errors.
  • A unified platform allowed procurement teams and vendors to interact in real time, ensuring smoother workflows.
  • The system facilitated proactive planning and decreased downtime by identifying possible equipment shortages.
  • Our Solution​
    Customer Benefits​

    Customer Benefits

    The implementation of the Vendor Management System (VMS) brought significant improvements to the mining company’s operations, compliance, and cost efficiency.

    • Real-time tracking of vendor performance, ensuring only the most reliable and cost-effective suppliers were engaged.
    • Automated compliance tracking ensured that all vendors met industry-specific safety standards, reducing the risk of operational disruptions.
    • A digitized onboarding system expedited vendor approvals, cutting down the time required to integrate new suppliers into operations.
    • Dynamic dashboards allow leadership to make data-driven decisions regarding vendor selection, supply chain risks, and cost optimization.
    • Predictive analytics helped forecast material shortages and maintenance schedules, ensuring proactive vendor engagement.
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    Key Results

    The mining company successfully streamlined vendor operations, improved compliance, and generated cost efficiencies by incorporating cutting-edge VMS technology, setting itself up for long-term growth and operational excellence.

    25%

    Enhanced operational efficiency as it automates processes such as vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and invoice management, reducing manual workload.

    30%

    Cost saving primarily through improved vendor negotiations and reduced administrative overhead

    50%

    Reduced vendor onboarding time, streamlining the process and allowing companies to engage new vendors more quickly.

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