HCL Tech, JDA Software Ally For SCM Solutions

HCL Technologies, a global IT services provider, has announced that it has signed a global alliance agreement with the JDA Software Group, Inc, leader in supply chain management. This announcement expands HCL’s existing relationship with JDA thereby extending HCL’s offerings in professional services for industries such as retail, manufacturing, CPG and life sciences for the Americas and the Europe.

The alliance addresses the unique supply chain challenges for business in the areas like planning, procurement, production, distribution, warehousing, inventory, transportation and customer services. Leveraging cross-industry expertise, best practices and IT enabled services help realisation of overall business strategy, the alliance will strengthen HCL package services to transform customer’s business and IT operations.

“HCL brings proven onsite/offshore models and in-depth knowledge on JDA products that will help our clients maximise returns on investment on their JDA solutions,” said Mark Nation, Group Vice President, JDA Global Alliances. “We look forward to further enhancing our partnership with HCL in the years to come.”

“This strategic alliance is a testament to the mutually beneficial relationship between the two companies that has grown over the last five years,” said Sanjeev Nikore, Senior Corporate Vice President and President, Consumer and Manufacturing for HCL Technologies. “HCL will continue to help JDA customers implement and execute complete supply chain solutions enabling them to become more competitive in their respective industries."