IMI
“ I DON ' T HIRE PEOPLE TO ENTERTAIN THEM – I NEED THEM TO DELIVER AND TO BE RELIABLE ”
EMAD ALHUMAM SENIOR VP . CORPORATE SERVICES , INTERNATIONAL MARITIME INDUSTRIES
instrumental in the implementation and support of the IFS at IMI . IMI continues in partnership with Dar . ME as prime contractor for the implementation , integration and support of IFS and third party applications .
“ We recently signed a long-term agreement with the Cambridge-based industrial technology company Aveva to help implement ship and rig building core processes and digitalise core operations to
enable the establishment of the IMI Smart Yard by 2023 ,” he adds . “ Furthermore , since IMI and SATEC share the same longterm vision and inspiring ambition , we have signed an agreement with them to collaborate together to develop a state-ofthe art , competitive , safe , and sustainable shipyard that will highlight IMI as a leader in the shipbuilding and MRO businesses . The agreement also include collaboration with Saudi universities for attracting and hiring fresh graduates and development of local talent for IT , cybersecurity and digitalisation .
" By investing in a central , integrated platform , we have enhanced business insights through complete process visibility ," says Al Humam . " We consider the ERP as the foundation for our digital strategy . We are now integrating IFS with some best of the breed third party solutions
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