Infor to provide project manufacturing operations for Metito in water industry

Metito, a global pioneer in sustainable water management and alternative energy solutions, has implemented Infor LN, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, to improve its business processes. The complete system streamlines and automates discrete operations, giving manufacturers better visibility and responding more quickly to customers, suppliers, and regulatory requirements.

“As the demand for global water security increases and we continue to expand our global footprint, we saw the need to upgrade our existing integrated management system to gain enhanced operational agility,” said Arnab Debroy, Metito information systems manager.

He added, “Infor LN provides us with a tool to streamline and unify our processes across all aspects of the business including CRM, supply chains, projects, purchasing, financial analysis and human resources, through utilizing cloud-based technology and advanced analytics”.

According to Research and Markets, water demand is expected to rise by 62 percent by 2025 in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries alone, owing to population growth and megaproject investment. Approximately $80 billion worth of water and wastewater projects are currently planned or underway across the GCC.

“Metito’s digital transformation into a truly smart provider of water management solutions is a testament to our commitment to helping organizations with global and extended operations.” commented Khaled AlShami, Infor senior director of solution consulting, Middle East & Africa.

He also said, “Through Infor LN, companies achieve complete visibility and control of their systems and processes. As the demand for water treatment continues to rise in the region, Metito is now better equipped with the agility to optimize its supply chains, financials and workforce,”

Metito’s water management businesses include design and construction, specialty chemicals, and utilities. The corporation has swiftly expanded throughout recent years, with operations in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Over the course of its 60-year history, Metito has established numerous industry firsts, including the development of some iconic projects in recent years, such as the first bulk surface water supply Public Private Partnership project in Sub-Saharan Africa; Egypt’s El Hammam agricultural drainage, recycling, and reuse plant, which is the world’s largest plant of its kind; and Serbia’s largest wastewater treatment plant in terms of capacity.

For the particular needs of engineering in the water sector, Infor LN delivers flexibility and compatibility. Metito has modified and integrated a number of external apps into the Infor suite, resulting in projects with unique key performance indicators (KPIs). The benefits are felt throughout the company, with shorter purchase cycles, better customer forecasting, and salespeople who can safely document customer visit details on their smartphones. Inventory can also be tracked throughout the supply chain, making project planning easier.

Godrej, Metito’s technology partner, deployed Infor LN across the company’s operations in around six months.

Metito was recently honored by the CIO Awards 2020 for its innovative IT leadership in showing digital business transformation for ERP upgrades and other digitization activities.