Automotive Components Manufacturing Industry – Streamlined Operations with Microsoft Dynamics AX R3
Overview
Tokai Rubber Auto Parts India (TRIN) is a subsidiary of a leading Japanese multinational specializing in automotive rubber products. With manufacturing facilities in Bangalore and Rajasthan, TRIN produces critical components such as engine mountings and cab mountings for major automotive OEMs.
As operations grew, Tokai sought to automate manual processes and improve visibility across supply chain, logistics, and finance to support their business expansion and operational efficiency goals.
Location
Bangalore, India
Industry
Manufacturing Industry
The Challenge
Tokai Rubber’s existing manual systems limited operational efficiency and visibility across departments. The lack of process integration caused delays, data silos, and errors in logistics and financial operations.
Key pain points included:
Manual tracking of raw material and finished goods movements
Limited visibility into inter-location stock and scrap management
Inefficient coordination between supply chain and logistics
Lengthy financial month-end closing and compliance process
Lack of real-time operational and financial insights
The Solution: Microsoft Dynamics AX R3
Cetas implemented Microsoft Dynamics AX R3, a comprehensive ERP solution designed for manufacturing and automotive industries. The solution automated key business processes, streamlined operations, and provided unified visibility across Tokai’s manufacturing, logistics, and finance functions.
Key modules implemented:
Production and Inventory Management
Supply Chain and Logistics
Financial Management
Procurement and Job Work Tracking
Implementation Approach
The project was delivered through a collaborative and agile implementation model between Tokai and Cetas teams.
Key modules implemented:
Process Study & Requirement Mapping
Understanding Tokai’s existing workflows and pain areas.
Solution Design
Configuring Dynamics AX R3 to align with production, logistics, and finance needs.
Data Migration & Testing
Ensuring accurate movement of legacy data and process validation.
User Training & Go-Live Support:
Enabling business users to adapt quickly to the new system.
The Results
Post-implementation, Tokai Rubber Auto Parts India achieved significant operational and financial improvements:
Automated supply chain and logistics workflows
Improved planning and production scheduling accuracy
Reduced inventory cycle times and scrap management issues
Enhanced financial visibility and faster month-end closing
Minimized shipping and stock reconciliation errors
Impact
By adopting Microsoft Dynamics AX R3, Tokai Rubber India transformed from manual operations to a connected, data-driven enterprise. The solution enabled the company to improve agility, strengthen compliance, and achieve greater control over its end-to-end operations, supporting sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Cetas is a Microsoft Solutions Partner specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and industry-ready ISV solutions. With over 15 years of experience in delivering ERP transformations, Cetas helps manufacturing, retail, and service organizations optimize operations, improve visibility, and accelerate digital transformation with Microsoft Business Applications.
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