TCS partners with C&S to build new platform on Google Cloud

13 Sep 2022 , 10:56 AM

C&S Wholesale Grocers is a supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supplier in the United States. TCS will help reduce C&Ss carbon footprint by migrating its data center workloads to the carbon-neutral infrastructure of Google Cloud. C&S has partnered with TCS to reimagine its operations platforms, including customer experience and grocery distribution. TCS will lead the company-wide project and help C&S establish a new cloud-based architecture that will unify its current systems, said TCS. C&Ss new operations will use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), platform will monitor traffic patterns and identify optimal distribution routes, thereby reducing food waste and achieving greater fuel efficiency. TCS added that the predictive platform will help C&S provide best-in-class tools and capabilities to its employees to achieve operational excellence and growth, much of which is made possible by bringing self-service solutions to IT and customer service touchpoints. The deployment also will offer C&S the scalability needed to drive longterm business growth. The new Google Cloud platform will help C&S streamline its operations by providing the infrastructure flexibility to support the companys sustainability initiatives and growth strategy. Amit Bajaj, President at TCS North America said, ?The TCS-designed platform will enable more predictable deliveries, especially during seasonal peaks, helping distributors and retailers better manage their inventory while ensuring that the products most in demand are supplied on-time. Additionally, the solution helps support C&Ss sustainability goals of reducing food waste and carbon emissions.? Kirsten Kliphouse, President of Americas Google Cloud said, ?Through its work with Google Cloud and TCS, C&S will apply innovative technologies like AI, ML, and data analytics to modernize its extensive distribution network and operations, while running its business on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Bob Palmer, chief executive officer of C&S Wholesale Grocers said, ?We like to challenge the status quo and need partners who can do the same. Both TCS and Google Cloud are making it possible to implement a platform that supports our operational sustainability goals to ensure a healthy planet now and for future generations.? Sudhakar Lingineni, chief information officer at C&S Wholesale Grocers said, ?Our collaboration with TCS and Google Cloud will accelerate C&Ss digital transformation strategy. It will help build new and support current critical business applications with resilience, scalability, and flexibility to drive innovation and growth while ensuring business continuity.? Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization. It offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions. The company reported 4.5% fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 9,478 crore despite a 4.3% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 52,758 crore in Q1 FY23 over Q4 FY22. Shares of TCS were down 0.22% to Rs 3,234.05 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market – Live News