XCMG invests US$16 million on new digital system for South America

China-based XCMG has announced an investment of BRL100 million (around US$16.4 million) to implement a new IT system its operations in Brazil and other South American countries.

The SAP system, a robust Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, is said to enhance business management by integrating processes and information across the company. The system became operational on January 6, with the issuance of its first invoice under the new framework.

 “The rollout in Brazil was completed in just six months,” stated Rodrigo Gomes, IT Manager of XCMG Brazil. 

With the SAP system in place, all XCMG business units worldwide are now interconnected, enabling a flow of administrative, fiscal, operational, and production data.

The OEM says that the integration ensures higher security and quality of information while automating processes to improve operational efficiency, resulting in more accurate and reliable outcomes. 

“This investment reinforces XCMG’s global strategy of digital transformation, connecting our operations on a worldwide scale,” Gomes added.

“By modernising our processes, we are automating manual tasks, increasing data reliability, and strengthening our leadership position in both the Latin American and global markets.”