Wipro Technologies, the global IT services division of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT), today announced the successful execution of the supply chain project of an end-to-end SAP implementation for SANYO's Mobile Energy Supply Chain project covering eight locations across five countries. This was the first time that an Indian IT Services firm undertook such a complex, large-scale implementation in the region.

This end-to-end SAP implementation has been a landmark project for Wipro. Wipro won this project against strong competition from one of the top five global IT services companies, who was SANYO's implementation partner for its previous SAP implementation project. The reason SANYO decided to go with Wipro was the latter's proven capability for global project execution, involving multi-country locations and managing multi-language and multi-culture teams.

One of the biggest challenges in this project was the sheer scale and diversity of the implementation - eight locations across five countries, going live simultaneously - compressed into a highly aggressive completion schedule of just 12 months. Compounding the challenge was the diverse nature of the user group: the Wipro team had to interact with a multi-country, multi-lingual user community, which consisted of users from Mainland China, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan, keeping close contact with Sumoto office of SANYO Mobile Energy Company, HQ. Japanese bilingual engineers from Wipro India supported their teammates in their interactions with SANYO's managers.

Technically, it was Wipro's first multi-lingual implementation using Blended Code Pages and multiple languages handling in SAP. Using one single byte and more than 2 double byte languages at the same time was a significant challenge of this project, which Wipro tackled successfully. Wipro's project management expertise ensured that the logistical challenges of designing and organizing schedules that suited six different locations were managed adequately. For the first time in Wipro's SAP implementation history, an Organizational Change Management framework was used to measure and map the risks in the project on a regular basis. Wipro prepared all the Chinese training and user manuals and was responsible for the end user training in English and Chinese at every location.

Wipro's robust quality processes, coupled with GlobeGain, its highly successful global delivery model, ensured that every deadline and project schedule was adhered to. To quote Gartner: "The leading Indian offshore service providers have exhibited a single-minded but judicious emphasis on quality as a guiding principle throughout their delivery processes. Through this they have shown impressive improvements in delivery capabilities, client satisfaction, and the ability to continually reduce the cost of services."

Junichi Shirai, General Manager, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Mobile Energy Company commented, "Wipro's contribution to our success is extremely appreciated and we are delighted with the entire outcome. They have demonstrated excellent leadership and total process ownership. Looking forward, We are aiming at creating a system that supports "the World's toughest B2B Customer-based Model" and we continue to look to Wipro for their Proactive support and cooperation as a treasured partner"

Vikram Gulati, Vice President, Enterprise Application Services, Wipro Technologies, said, "This project was a true test of Wipro's capability as a SAP implementation services provider. We were required to complete a SAP implementation and roll out for 2 Sales offices and 6 factories in 5 countries involving 4 languages and all this to be done in less than 12 short months. To add to the challenge we had to work around the SARS outbreak. The Wipro and SANYO teams worked together like one team and were able to deliver the project on time on budget. We hope this marks the start of a long and exciting partnership with SANYO in the area of SAP."

About Wipro Limited
Wipro Limited is the first PCMM Level 5 and SEI CMM Level 5 certified IT Services Company globally. Wipro provides comprehensive IT solutions and services, including systems integration, Information Systems outsourcing, package implementation, software application development and maintenance, and research and development 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 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 ADRs 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, among others. For more information, please visit our website at www.wipro.com.

About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., is one of the global consumer electronics giants leading the way in innovations that is expanding multimedia product technology. SANYO's businesses cover a broad range of multimedia & information systems, home appliances, commercial equipment, electronic devices, batteries and other products.

SANYO is a leader in the area of small-size rechargeable batteries. Since beginning the mass production of Nickel Cadmium batteries in 1964 SANYO has introduced Nickel Metal Hydride batteries and Lithium Ion batteries to market. Due to the expansion of mobile equipment including mobile phone, the demand for small-size rechargeable batteries is increasing. SANYO has developed batteries with higher capacity and efficiency. In 1999, SANYO started the development of Battery Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) which are now attracting wide attention as next generation low-pollution vehicles. SANYO has 6 subsidiaries in Japan and 13 overseas for the rechargeable battery business. Based on the world-wide partnership with leading companies of each area, SANYO has been focusing on the business that gives priority to customers.

SANYO employs 79,000 people worldwide with consolidated annual sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003 at $18,157 million.

For more information, please visit www.sanyo.co.jp

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