Bengaluru, July 29 (UNI) Unisys Corporation today announced that Air India, India's flag carrier, will use the Unisys Digistics™ integrated logistics software suite to create a connected and automated cargo ecosystem for consistent and accurate data across the organisation, from booking to accounting, to help improve cash flow for the airline while creating greater transparency around shipment status for the airline’s cargo clients.
Air India is the largest international carrier out of India and also provides ground handling services for many foreign airlines at Indian airports through its subsidiary. Air India’s cargo operations cover a network of 82 domestic and 41 international destinations. Air India has used Unisys technology for approximately 30 years, including the core Digistics cloud-based logistics management solution, according to a release here on Monday.
Air India, Executive Director (Cargo) Nirbhik Narang said that “Air India’s cargo business is growing fast, so we needed an integrated solution with the speed and flexibility to grow with our business and provide our customers with faster deliveries and greater visibility into their shipments. Unisys is helping us implement a next-generation cargo platform that uses automated real-time data collection and processing to streamline processes. As it is integrated with our accounting system it will enable prompt and accurate invoicing for carriage of cargo for better credit control, less bad debts and ultimately more cash flow” .