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KSA’s AutoWorld
digitally transforms
with Infor CloudSuite
equipment
Auto-leasing pioneer to standardise business
functions to tap into US$560 million market.
Infor, a global leader in business cloud
software has announced that AutoWorld,
a pioneer in auto leasing in KSA, has
selected Infor CloudSuite Equipment to help
spearhead its Digital Transformation.
Infor CloudSuite Equipment will help support
AutoWorld’s new Digital Transformation
project, SWITCH, which is designed to
accelerate the digitisation of its business
processes, particularly those related to
operational leasing and maintenance of its
fleet of vehicles, to achieve best practices
across the board.
AutoWorld will use Infor’s solution to get
an intuitive and streamlined approach to
leasing management, such as a single entry
point to manage the complete leasing flow:
from leasing quotations, through to contract,
vehicle dispatch, return and invoicing – with
built-in support for complex pricing, discount
scenarios and bulk leasing.
Moreover, AutoWorld will use Infor’s solution
to standardise key business functions
across its operations in KSA with the aim
of building a more effective workforce and
delivering enhanced customer acquisition
and retention. This deployment is important
in KSA’s fast-growing auto sector, where
the value of the vehicle rental market is
expected to reach US$641 million in 2023
from US$560 million in 2020, according
to research from Statista. The auto market
is also experiencing significant expansion
following the country’s decision in 2018 to
allow women to drive.
AutoWorld is headquartered in Al-Khobar
and has offices throughout KSA, covering all
major commercial and industrial cities.
“We’re focused on digitising our business
in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and the
National Digital Transformation Program,
with the aim of simplifying, standardising
and transforming our business practices to
deliver best-in-class services to our customers
as highlighted in our recently developed
business strategy, Shift 2025,” said Tariq
Khoshhal, CEO of AutoWorld.
“The depth and breadth of Infor’s
CloudSuite Equipment solution will help us
become even more competitive through
the increased visibility of critical business
information, the smooth flow of data
between departments and streamlined
business processes across all of our offices.”
The deployment of Infor CloudSuite
Equipment is being managed by IT
consulting firm Wipro and is expected to be
live in July. This will lead to several customer
service enhancements including improved
after-sales service and customer care.
“AutoWorld is looking for an edge in an
increasingly competitive market, but which
also holds immense growth potential,” said
Jonathan Wood, General Manager, Infor
Middle East and Africa.
“Infor’s CloudSuite Equipment solution
helps provide flexibility to manage mixmode
and complex environments, while
also giving the agility and scalability
required to prosper in KSA’s thriving
private sector.” •
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