Wipro’s innovative “Supply Chain Transformation and Implementation” model helps Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) transform processes

The engagement helps HCSC save 30% on cost of implementation

Bangalore , November 12th, 2008: Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT), today announced that its Supply Chain Practice has successfully engaged with Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States to successfully transform their Strategic Sourcing and Procurement processes and help them establish their leadership position in the industry. The engagement helped HCSC gain better control and visibility on spend and drive efficiencies through the sourcing and procurement organizations after a successful implementation of the Ariba spend management suite of applications.

Wipro leveraged its proprietary “Supply Chain Transformation and Implementation” model for this initiative that could pave the way for the next version of global delivery in the supply chain management space.

Wipro’s innovative “Supply Chain Transformation and Implementation” model allows system configuration, customization and retrofitting to be done remotely, resulting in approximately a 30% reduction in cost. The key highlights of this unique model are that it cuts down the implementation cost by 30 % over the traditional model and provides approximately 40% overhead reduction, resulting in a higher ROI from their enterprise application initiatives.

Srinivas Sai N., Global Head SCM practice at Wipro Technologies, said, “Wipro is continuously developing innovative solutions to help drive non-linear benefits for our clients. The benefits accrued to our customers from this unique “Supply Chain Transformation and Implementation” model validate our efforts.”

About Wipro
Wipro Technologies, a division of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified global IT services organization. Wipro Technologies was recently assessed at Level 5 for CMMI V 1.2 across offshore and onsite development centers. Wipro is one of the largest product engineering and support service providers worldwide. Wipro provides comprehensive research and development services, IT solutions and services, including systems integration, information systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application development, and maintenance services to corporations globally.

In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services for the corporate segment in India, offering system integration, network integration, software solutions and IT services.

Wipro also has a profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. In the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets, Wipro provides IT solutions and services for global corporations. Wipro’s ADS’ are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its equity shares are listed in India on the Stock Exchange – Mumbai, and the National Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit our websites at www.wipro.com and www.wiprocorporate.com.

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