The client is one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers with a significant presence in global markets. With an annual production of over 165 million tyres, the company caters to a diverse range of vehicles, including passenger cars, two-wheelers, trucks and buses, light commercial vehicles, earth-movers, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and auto-rickshaws.
The client, one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers with a global presence, faced significant challenges in managing its performance appraisal process. The data crucial for appraisals was scattered across various departments, making consolidation a time-consuming task that resulted in longer turnaround times. This inefficiency created delays in appraisals and hindered the organization’s ability to make timely, data-driven decisions.
To address this issue, the client sought to build a Performance Management System (PMS) based on cutting-edge web technologies. The goal was to create a unified platform that could seamlessly integrate with the company’s existing SAP system, ensuring smooth data flow and real-time access to performance metrics. This integration was expected to streamline the appraisal process, improving efficiency and reducing errors associated with manual data handling.
The challenge was particularly pressing for the Chief Operating Officer (COO), who was tasked with overseeing this transformation. With mounting pressure to enhance operational efficiency and speed, the COO needed a robust solution that would not only automate data consolidation but also provide greater insights into employee performance for better decision-making.
To resolve the client's performance appraisal challenges, Datamatics implemented a tailored Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution, forming the foundation for a customized Performance Management System (PMS). Designed to integrate seamlessly with the organization’s existing SAP system, the PMS enabled smooth and secure data synchronization across departments. It also addressed the critical need for handling legacy data—ensuring successful migration, streamlined maintenance, and easy retrieval of historical performance records for future reference.
Datamatics further enhanced the solution by upgrading the platform to the latest version of Microsoft SharePoint. This move allowed the organization to leverage modern features essential for effective performance management. With this upgrade, the system supported the selection of appropriate appraisal cycles, provided structured workflows, and automated routine processes. It also enabled consistent alignment between individual goals and business objectives, thereby fostering a more transparent and accountable performance culture.
The PMS facilitated seamless cross-departmental collaboration from the goal-setting stage to appraisal finalization. It provided real-time access to progress reports and performance dashboards, equipping managers and leadership with timely, data-driven insights. This ultimately helped reduce turnaround time, improve decision-making, and enhance operational efficiency across the enterprise.
Reduction in the appraisal cycle time
No loss of data during transit
Rich UI features ensured intuitive user experience and increased business user productivity
to identify strengths and weaknesses of appraisees thereby ensuring better talent management and retention
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