Axestrack’s AI-driven Connected Plant Logistics (CPL) solution transforms operations across five states for leading cement manufacturer, setting new benchmarks in efficiency and safety standards
Heidelberg Cement, in partnership with digital logistics leader Axestrack, has successfully implemented a comprehensive digital transformation of its logistics operations across five Indian states – Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
Digital transformation in cement logistics has revolutionized traditional gate operations, setting new benchmarks for efficiency and safety. Through automated systems and real-time monitoring capabilities, the implementation has delivered measurable improvements across multiple operational parameters.
| Operational Parameter | Impact and Achievement |
|---|---|
| Gate Entry System | Automated implementation with dramatic efficiency improvement |
| Vehicle Tracking | Real-time monitoring and movement tracking |
| Data Management | Digital storage with instant access to vehicle inspection data |
| Operational Transparency | Enhanced visibility across all processes |
| Waiting Time | Significant reduction in vehicle processing time |
| Safety Compliance | Nearly 99% adherence to safety parameters |
Arun Rai, Head of Outbound Plant Logistics at Heidelberg Cement, emphasized the solution’s impact: “Axestrack’s Connected Plant Logistics solution provides a unified dashboard that integrates fleet documentation data, including vehicle safety inspection records and gate entry timings. This comprehensive platform has significantly improved visibility, reinforced our safety protocols, and enhanced TAT visibility, leading to more efficient logistics operations.”
Elaborating on the operational benefits, Rai added, “The digitization of our processes has streamlined both vehicle inspection and movement within the plant. By ensuring timely inspections and gate entries, we’ve eliminated bottlenecks in the logistics chain, contributing to more efficient workflows and enhanced plant productivity.”
Kanishka Tongya, Chief Business Officer at Axestrack, highlighted the partnership’s strategic importance: “Our collaboration with Heidelberg Cement represents a pioneering initiative in digitizing in-plant logistics. Through our AI-driven solutions, we’ve consistently met their operational requirements while maintaining strict adherence to safety and security protocols. We’re confident this partnership will continue to drive significant operational improvements.”
About Axestrack
With a long-standing track record in the Over The Road (OTR) logistics space, Axestrack has become a trusted partner for shippers and providers, delivering much-needed granular visibility into their supply chains. Recognized by Gartner in their 2024 Market Guide for Fleet Management, Axestrack’s solutions address the primary concerns of shippers, offering comprehensive, real-time visibility, optimizing logistics operations, ensuring safety and compliance, managing risks effectively, enhancing customer satisfaction, providing valuable data insights, and seamlessly integrating with existing systems.
About Heidelberg Cement India Ltd.
Heidelberg Cement India Limited, a subsidiary of Heidelberg Cement Group, Germany, represents one of the world’s largest integrated building materials manufacturers. Since its entry into the Indian market in 2006, the company has maintained its headquarters in Gurgaon, Haryana, continuing the group’s legacy of excellence in building materials manufacturing
