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KVP to define and implement an integrated sales and distribution process for improving business visibility at Bharath Beedi Works
Bangalore, India, September 12, 2008 -- KVP Business Solutions today announced that they will undertake a sales and distribution design and automation process program at Bharath Beedi. As a part of this assignment, KVP will implement a country-wide CRM solution to standardize sales processes across all branches of Bharath Beedi to improve sales and distribution activities at the micro-level. This CRM will integrate production, transportation and logistics, warehousing, sales and distribution management.

Bharath Beedi, a market leader in the domestic beedies space, is also a well known exporter of beedies to over 16 countries across the globe. With around 50,000 employees and a pan-India presence, the company's sales teams are spread over different locations, each using techniques and processes localized to suit the requirements of their sales domain. The company management wants to bring in more integration and visibility into sales and distribution process being pursued by their wide network of sales executives to track them more effectively and also use this exercise to improve their overall sales productivity.

"Our business model is complex with multiple production facilities and sales locations each using techniques and processes localized to suit their requirements. KVP has been able to provide us with a solution that gives us an overview across various stages of business and thus enable quick decision making. We are happy with KVP's expertise and ability to provide end-to-end solutions". said Mr. Ananth Pai, Executive Director, Bharath Beedi Works.

Ajay Prabhu, CEO of KVP Business Solutions, said, "Process Design is by far one of the most effective, yet most underestimated activity to keep businesses on the right track. Bharath Beedi has a vast sales and distribution network with an elaborate distribution procedure. Our goal is to automate this sales and distribution process effectively to improve business productivity, standardize sales processes, track sales at grass-root level and even act as a knowledge bank for handling future sales.� He added, �We intend to use the power of information technology to achieve our goal. We will implement a CRM tool, duly customized, to document, track, and monitor the sales processes of Bharath Beedi at each step. The tool will go one step beyond the usual tracking mechanism; it will serve as a management tool to improve sales and distribution effectiveness".
 
About KVP
KVP Business Solutions is a growing business consulting company. KVP offers expert consulting services in the areas of outsourcing, human resources, market and sales development, and business optimization and automation while also providing implementation support at each stage of strategy rollout and execution. KVP specializes in providing customized and effective business solutions to cater to varied needs. For more information, visit www.kvpcorp.com
 
About Bharath Beedies
Bharath Beedi Works Pvt. Ltd is based in Mangalore, India, and is famous for its brand of Beedi "30 Beedi". Bharath Beedi Works Ltd rolls out over 60 million beedies a day. The company employs around 50,000 workers directly and an equal number indirectly. Starting from a little shop in Karkala in South Kanara District, the company now has a pan-India presence. The company also exports its products to over 16 countries & has won numerous awards & recognitions for its sterling record. For more information, visit www.30beedi.co.in