SpiceJet Takes Off With SAP And IBM

Based in Delhi, SpiceJet started services in May 2005; it is now one of the best low cost and budget airlines, operating a fleet of twenty aircraft across India. SpiceJet has followed the lead of US low-cost airline, Southwest, by flying one type of aircraft, the new-generation Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER, which allows for greater efficiency in maintenance, and supporting the low-cost model.

In an effort to further reduce costs, the airline has announced it has implemented the SAP ERP solution for its financial control, accounts and materials management process. The system, implemented by IBM India, runs on an IBM hardware platform and utilizes SAN-based IBM system storage DS4700 technology.

The implementation of SAP has helped the airline move away from separate systems for airline operations, inventory management, purchasing and accounting. Timely decisions could not be made due to fragmentation of data across the legacy systems. The new SAP airline solution facilitates SpiceJet's financial transparency and analytics. In addition, the deployment will enable the airline to close its financial data on a reduced timeframe.

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