State-of-the-art IT Solutions for JK Helene Curtis by Blue Star Infotech & Microsoft Dynamics

JKHC required a comprehensive IT solution to address its business needs, which included:
• Improving the revenue (20% year-on-year) and achieving better bottom line
• Increasing product portfolio to increase market share
• Flexible pricing policies to cater to the growing retail customer segment
• Analyzing the forecast v/s actual need and hence m aintain minimal inventory levels
• Access real-time sales data for making quick decisions, which could be based on product mix or regional/zonal performance

With the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Nav 4.0, JKHC is now equipped to meet challenges posed by business growth. Most processes are online in the head-office in Mumbai, across warehouse locations and offices. With the help of the IT solution, the company benefitted largely in extracting information on a real-time basis. JKHC teams sometimes had to wait for facts and figures till the end of week or month-end. With Microsoft Dynamics replacing the legacy, the teams can now perform critical functions like account closing and MIS well within time.

"JK Helen Curtis worked very closely with Blue Star Infotech – our IT partner, right from the stage of business case preparation. On time and within budget completion of project and realization of business benefits within a year, have pro ven the trust we have for each other. Our choice of Microsoft Dynamics Nav was driven by simple user interfaces, low risk in implementation and quick realization of ROI." says Vinay Hinge, GM - IT, JK Helene Curtis.

"The deployment of Microsoft Dynamics Nav enabled JK Helene Curtis to quickly automate their key processes, and created a platform for business growth. We are extremely happy that this implementation enabled JKHC to win a prestigious IT industry award recently and that we had a role to play in this key achievement.” Satish Gaonkar, Vice President – Consulting Services Practice, Blue Star Infotech.

With the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Nav 4.0, JKHC team can now look at:
• Real time monitoring of business data, critical in taking quick business decisions according to dynamic market scenarios
• Integration of operations between sales agents, regional offices, depots and head-office, leading to visibility of data at head-office
• Effective human resource utilization by engaging the resources in more productive work rather than just coordinating with locations
• Ability to expand operations
• Tighter control over business processes in terms closing month end activities etc.

“We are happy that JK Helene Curtis has successfully implemented ERP solution on Microsoft Dynamics Nav 4.0 to meet their growing business needs . The company operates in a vibrant industry and, accordingly, its needs are both unique and intricate. Microsoft Dynamics provides easy to use flexible business solutions. This has enabled our partner Blue Star Infotech to tailor the solution and meet the requirements of JK Helene Curtis, helping them manage their complex operations better,” says Sushant Dwivedy, Director - Microsoft Dynamics.

About JK Helene Curtis
JKHC is part of the 14 billion Raymond group. The company was established in 1964 and is a pioneer and a leading player in the personal care grooming category. JKHC has a varied portfolio of brands (procurement & selling) that span across the Personal Grooming and Home Care categories namely:
•Park Avenue
•Premium
•Monarch
•Tru Tone

About Blue Star Infotech
Part of the US$600M Blue Star Group, Blue Star Infotech enables organizations to realize their business goals – by enabling them to eliminate operational inefficiencies and internal constraints through innovative technology solutions and business models. Founded in 1983, it is headquartered in Mumbai, India, with operations in India, USA, Japan, UK and Europe. BSI was named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club and is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. Its customers include leading companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Raymonds, Cipla, Nimbus Communications, United Breweries, Viacom18, Planview, Costco Travels to name a few.

About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics™ is a line of financial, customer relationship and supply chain management solutions that help businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software-any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft has been in India since 1990 and employs over 4000 people across its offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune.