The digital journey for VECV began around 2012 with the help of Volvo and WABCO. By digital landscaping its manufacturing and design, VECV has developed a strong roadmap on mobility and connectivity. And today, it has proven to be a smart move – especially in COVID times when the necessity for digitalization is at its peak.
And, the best part is that VECV is able to already transfer the benefits of digital transformation to its customers.
Excerpts from the interview:
How has VECV leveraged digital technology on the sales and service fronts especially post COVID?
About 18 months prior to COVID pandemic, we had begun running a few major programs such as retail excellence, uptime, and drive on competency, internally from BS 6 perspective and created digital infrastructure, though digitalization of the whole ecosystem of the front end was begun even earlier, in 2015-16. It is called the Udaan platform, a dealer business management solution app. Under this, we developed multiple tracks for competency of our dealerships, their upkeep, aftermarket structure, uptime or any product-related issue.
Since we had the ground work ready, we could quickly shift to a virtual platform during COVID. From sales, service, and operational competency to the mechanics - all were engaged through our mobility ecosystem. We have also developed a few smart phone apps such as SalesOne Value Selling, and EnAct app.
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