Infosys Launches Microsoft Dynamics NAV-based ‘India in a Box’ for Japanese Companies

Infosys has launch of a new solution called "India in a Box" for the Japanese market.  On the surface, the name could suggest all types of offerings, but in this case it is a Microsoft Dynamics NAV-based solution designed to help Japanese companies quickly get their business operations in India up and running by moving their processes to a robust IT infrastructure in just eight weeks.

The pre-packaged solution helps companies in the Indian market address issues such as local taxation and accounting.

Key capabilities of the solution tailored for specific requirements in India include:

• Financial Management - To support the International Accounting Standards Committee and comply with Indian GAAP (general accounting, account receivable/payable, budget control, fixed asset management, period-end closing operations).
• Supply Chain Management - To facilitate sales, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse management.
• Production Management - To track requirement planning and bill of materials, manufacturing order creation, production planning and processes and scheduling.
• Service, Resource, & Project Management - To maintain service contracts and track project costs, milestones and budget utilization.
• Employee Management - To maintain comprehensive employee details including master employee list, skill sets and attendance.
• Customer Management - To collate customer information, payment and delivery terms

"With this new solution Infosys has tried to address one of the biggest issues facing Japanese companies entering the Indian market: The sometimes rocky interface between a new location and Tokyo headquarters," said V. Sriram, Head of Japan, Infosys Ltd., said, in a statement. "With 'India in a Box,' firms can easily establish the interface with the enterprise resource planning in the ...