Partnership Details

  • Mastek has partnered with Yanbu Cement Company, one of Saudi Arabia's leading cement manufacturers established in 1977 and headquartered in Jeddah City
  • The partnership aims to modernize YCC's production-to-dispatch operations through Industrial IoT, intelligent automation, and integrated enterprise platforms
  • The initiative is aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the Industry 4.0 agenda

Operational Context

Yanbu Cement Company operates one of the largest cement plants with:

  • Over 10 million tonnes cement dispatch annually
  • Approximately 220,000 truck movements annually
  • Production of high-quality cement and Clinker products for construction and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia and export markets in up to 21 countries

Technical Solution

Mastek collaborated with YCC under its Connected Enterprise Services framework, converging IT and operational technology to enable:

  • Integration of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP with IoT enabled weighbridges
  • Automated gate systems
  • GPS driven transit tracking
  • Unified dashboard for real-time visibility from order creation through delivery completion
  • Customer facing digital portal enabling seamless order placement, live shipment tracking, and integrated feedback mechanisms

Operational Improvements

The transformation delivered tangible outcomes including:

  • Increase in topline revenue driven by improved customer acquisition and order handling efficiency
  • Improvement in production line efficiency through automation-led reductions in manual processes
  • Truck turnaround time improved two times
  • Reduced resource depreciation enhancing asset utilisation and operational sustainability
  • Reduced manual intervention, improved traceability, and strengthened compliance
  • Accelerated truck movement, reduced congestion, and optimised resource utilisation
  • Lower energy consumption and emissions through faster turnaround times

Executive Commentary

Ali AL Ayed, Board Member & CEO, Yanbu Cement Company stated: "Our collaboration with Mastek has been instrumental in modernizing our production to dispatch operations. The transformation has enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs, leading to quick turnaround and accelerated deliveries. Beyond operational gains, Mastek's role as a technology partner has been crucial in strengthening governance in line with our digital ambition."

Surya Nunna, Executive Vice President, AMEA stated: "This partnership with Yanbu Cement Company demonstrates Mastek's deep expertise in intelligent automation and Industrial IoT deliver tangible business outcomes in large scale manufacturing environments. With data-driven informed decisions, YCC transitioned from manual oversight to real time tracking of production and logistics improving efficiency, customer experience, cost effectiveness and waste control."