LINC LTD

Overview

Mr. Surajmal Jalan, the brains behind Linc Ltd., founded it in 1976. Since the introduction of Linc Supreme, the first plastic ballpoint pen, in 1978 and the establishment of its first manufacturing facility in Serakole, close to Kolkata, in 1986, Linc has continued to expand and offer better products. A well-known producer and well-known brand in the writing instrument sector is Linc Pen & Plastics Ltd. Due to its dedication to quality and innovation, the business has amassed a dedicated following of clients. Linc Pen & Plastics made the decision to deploy SAP S/4HANA 2020 to better optimize their operations and boost manufacturing effectiveness. The deployment focused on FICO, SD, MM, PP, and QM modules and covered one legal entity and five manufacturing facilities.

Highlights

Business Issues

Disparate Systems: Linc Ltd operated with multiple standalone systems across different departments, including production, inventory management, sales, and finance. The lack of integration between these systems led to data inconsistencies, manual data entry, and difficulties in generating accurate and real-time reports
Manual Processes and Limited Automation: Many of the manufacturing processes at Linc Pen & Plastics were manual, resulting in inefficiencies, increased lead times, and higher chances of errors. Manual tracking of inventory, production planning, and quality control made it challenging to achieve optimal resource utilization and ensure product consistency.
Inefficient Inventory Management: Linc Pen & Plastics struggled with managing their inventory effectively due to limited visibility and inadequate tracking mechanisms. This led to inventory stock-outs, overstocking, and challenges in meeting customer demands in a timely manner.
Lack of Real-time Data and Analytics: The absence of an integrated system made it difficult for Linc Pen & Plastics to access real-time data and gain actionable insights. Without timely information, decision-making was hindered, and the company couldn't respond promptly to changing market demands.
Ineffective Demand Planning: The company faced challenges in accurately forecasting demand, resulting in inventory imbalances, production inefficiencies, and potential revenue loss. Inaccurate demand planning also affected their ability to meet customer expectations and ensure timely deliveries.

Engagement Scope & Approach

Project Planning: A detailed project plan was developed, taking into account milestones, timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. This ensured a structured approach to the implementation process
Business Process Mapping: The existing manufacturing processes were carefully analyzed, and a future-state process map was designed to align them with SAP 5/4HANA 2020 best practices. This step aimed streamline operations and optimize efficiency
System Configuration: The SAP S/4HANA 2020 system was tailored to meet Linc Pen & Plastics specific requirements, especially in the areas of FICO, SD, MM, PP, and QM Customization was done to ensure the system aligned with the company's manufacturing processes and industry standards
Data Migration: The legacy data was thoroughly deansed, transformed, and migrated to the new system. This process ensured data integrity and accuracy, enabling Linc Pen & Plastics to start with reliable and consistent data
Management: Extensive training sessions were conducted to familiarize employees with the new system and manage the organizational change effectively. This step aimed to ensure smooth adoption and utilization of the SAP S/4HANA 2020 solution.

Results achieved

The implementation of SAP S/4HANA 2020 at Linc Ltd resulted in several key outcomes, including

Streamlined Manufacturing Processes: The integration of various modules, such as SD, MM, PP, and QM, led to streamlined manufacturing processes. This resulted in reduced lead times, minimized errors, optimized resource utilization, and improved overall efficiency
Enhanced Inventory Management: The implementation of the MM module provided real-time visibility into inventory levels, allowing for better inventory planning and reducing instances of stock-outs. This led to improved customer satisfaction and optimized inventory costs.

Improved Financial Control: With the FICO module, Linc Pen & Plastics gained better control over financial processes. The system provided accurate financial data, improved financial reporting capabilities, and facilitated enhanced financial decision-making.
Enhanced Sales and Distribution: The SD module enabled Linc Pen & Plastics to optimize its sales and distribution processes, resulting in improved order management, enhanced customer service, and increased sales efficiency

With SGN as our technology transformation partner, we have been able to leverage the latest advancements in technology to drive innovation and create new opportunities for our business.

Rohit Deepak Jalan DIRECTOR