Centralized Logistics System (CLS) went live on 3rd April, 2006 with an objective of making the Supply Chain Management of India Yamaha Motor (IYM) & Yamaha Motor India Sales (YMIS) Online. The idea behind the CLS was to have real time information of Inventory, Sales & Distribution for IYM & YMIS.

The CLS system was developed using Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) version 11.5.8 that is based on a single data model for all its modules & follows Internet Computing Architecture. The EBS module incorporated in CLS includes Purchasing, Inventory & Order Management along with India localization.

The system provides online sales & stock information for all the operational units (Plant, DC, Depots, Area offices etc.) of IYM & YMIS span across the country which in turn is connected through network (VSAT/ VPN/Radio Link/Broadband).

CLS has integrated the execution of various functional departments including Marketing, Logistics & Finance through single software. CLS offers great flexibility as it has interface with Manufacturing System (PYMAC-III), Dealer Management System (PYMIDOL), Financial System & Service System. It also covers the export business of IYM. It has introduced financial discipline besides making standardization of process across the country. The interdependency between the various departments has reduced considerably thereby increasing the productivity and pace of work.

The system has provided a transparent environment in terms of operations for both IYM & YMIS. It works by providing all valid users a fixed role & responsibility through a login process maintaining high level security. It has provided a management tool to control and monitor the Sales & Logistics process throughout the country besides giving a technological edge from the competitors as the system can be accessed from anywhere in the globe via internet.

Ever since its launch, Oracle team has worked continuously in improvising the system besides providing the online user support in their day-to-day working. The user oriented approach and timely solution by the team has enabled them to gain confidence and faith of both the user as well as the management.