Embracing Digital Transformation
As the leading manufacturer of stainless steel in India, Jindal Stainless Ltd is committed to developing and uplifting the entire ecosystem of stainless steel in the country. Under its curated initiative called the Stainless Academy, the Company is focussing on a multi-pronged approach to advocate and popularise the usage and benefits of stainless steel. Right from academia and future decision-makers up to fabricators and other stakeholders in the ecosystem, and even end consumers, Jindal Stainless Ltd is working on every front to ensure category recognition and skill development to increase usage of stainless steel. Given India’s per capita consumption at 2.8 kgs compared to the global average of 6 kgs, there is huge potential for the growth of stainless steel in India.Jindal Stainless has been at the forefront of the manufacturing industry's digital transformation journey, consistently implementing cutting-edge technology solutions to optimise processes, minimise defects and achieve unparalleled efficiency. With a strong focus on aggressive growth in the coming years, the Company is actively seeking to adopt new and innovative technologies such as IoT, Analytics and AI/ML to support its ambitious expansion plans. To ensure a successful digital transformation, it has partnered with Capgemini to conduct detailed assessments and design a roadmap for its digital initiatives. Through comprehensive assessments, workshops and focused interviews, Jindal Stainless Ltd has identified pain points across various business functions and addressed them through targeted digital initiatives. It has also developed a digital charter and engaged its stakeholders to validate the future state, resulting in the design of a transformation roadmap with clear milestones. This roadmap prioritises 40 use cases and aligns them with the Company’s World Class Manufacturing (WCM) pillars, ensuring a strategic and mature approach to building a smart plant.