Ooredoo, Oman’s leading enabler of digital innovation, has signed a strategic agreement with Strategic & Precious Metals Processing (SPMP) to transform the Oman-based antimony producer’s business operations.
Under the agreement, Ooredoo will supply, implement, and manage its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for SPMP over the next seven years – to enhance the automation of the company’s day-to-day operations like production planning, quality control, shop floor operations, HSE management, sales, distribution, finance management, and other key functional areas.
With the support of its partners, SAP, one of the world’s leading producers of software for the management of business processes; data2cloud, Ooredoo’s award-winning subsidiary; and consulting partner, KAAR Tech –Ooredoo’s cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions is helping companies across Oman enhance their IT infrastructure, cost-effectively, flexibly and securely.
Sultan Ahmed Al Wahaibi, Chief Business & Wholesale Officer at Ooredoo, said, “Ooredoo is pioneering world-class technologies to help businesses navigate the digital world. We are delighted to count SPMP amongst our growing number of partners, and to be able to enhance the experience of its customers, employees, and suppliers through integrated and end-to-end processes and systems, as well as increased automation and optimisation. As we continue to leverage our network and infrastructure, our tailored solutions are shaped to transform businesses of all sizes to help them achieve growth and contribute to Oman’s development.”
Located in Sohar, Oman, SPMP is the minerals and metals processing plant leading the way in leveraging green design technology to produce a clean source of antimony – considered a critical and strategic metalloid – for the international market.
Amer Salim Al Jabri, Chief Financial Officer at SPMP, explained: “As an important part of Oman’s 2040 Vision for economic diversification focusing on the non-oil sectors, we are actively looking to streamline our operations and accelerate our growth with this latest technology-driven initiative. We have partnered with Prime Solutions as a digital transformation consultant to support SPMP in managing the project.”
For SPMP, whose stated vision is to be the leading responsible producer of antimony in the world, while supporting the goals of the mineral processing sector of Oman, this unique partnership with Ooredoo will ensure the company has access to state-of-the-art technology and innovation that will support their business objectives, and add to their customer and stakeholder servicing capability.
SPMP was established in 2014 as a joint venture between the Government of Oman through Oman Investment Authority (OIA) , Tri-Star Resources Ltd from the UK, and DNR Industries Ltd, part of Dutco Group in UAE. Located at Sohar Freezone, its commercial metal processing facility produces high-grade antimony ingots, as well as powdered antimony trioxides, gypsum and gold doré bars.
As a chosen digital partner for businesses, Ooredoo offers a wide range of ready-made and customisable internet, mobile and ICT solutions. Capitalising on its seamless network and customer-centric approach, its innovative products include cloud services, video conferencing, email collaboration suite, cloud storage and contact centre solutions.
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