TECTURA proved to be a trusted implementation partner in successfully delivering Microsoft ERP platform for the KOKI Factory India (KFI) greenfield manufacturing facility. Their strong manufacturing domain expertise, ability to align an existing Microsoft ERP template with local statutory requirements, and commitment to meeting an aggressive go-live timeline enabled us to start operations on a stable, integrated, and scalable platform from day one. Their partnership helped us establish a robust, compliant, and integrated foundation for our manufacturing operations in India. We appreciate TECTURA team's professionalism, responsiveness, and collaborative approach throughout the project lifecycle. 

Bhavesh Gandhi Global Chief Information Officer (CIO), KOKI Group

Overview:

KOKI Group is a global leader in power tools and accessories, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we design and manufacture a comprehensive range of tools for metalworking, woodworking, construction, and specialized applications. Our portfolio of trusted brands - Metabo, HiKOKI, Metabo HPT, CARAT, and Sankyo Diamond Tools - is available across more than 126 countries, delivering proven, reliable, and safe solutions that meet the toughest demands of today’s worksites.

Operating under the HiKOKI brand (HiKOKI Power Tools India Pvt. Ltd. hereinafter referred to as “HKI”) in India since 1996, KOKI Group established a new manufacturing plant near Chennai (hereinafter referred to as “KFI”), moving from an assembly- and distribution-led model to in-house, high-value production. This case study covers the greenfield ERP implementation delivered by Tectura to support that new plant and KOKI’s advanced manufacturing strategy.

Business Challenge:

Setting up a new manufacturing plant meant KFI needed a fully integrated ERP system that was live and stable from day one of operations, with no legacy system to fall back on. The core challenges were:

• Global template, local requirements. Deploy the group's global (China) manufacturing template while meeting Indian statutory and business requirements, without diverging from group standards.

• Manufacturing complexity. Complex discrete manufacturing, multi-level bills of material and routes for power tool assemblies, with accurate rolled-up product costing across every level.

• Import- and export-intensive operations. Run an import-heavy supply chain (components sourced from Japan and China) with correct landed cost and Bill of Entry handling, alongside export operations.

• Statutory compliance. Embed Indian GST, statutory taxes, multi-currency and Fixed Assets compliance that were not part of the global template.

• Tight, fixed timeline. Achieve go-live aligned to plant commissioning, leaving no room for schedule slippage.

Why Tectura:

KOKI Group selected Tectura as its Microsoft implementation partner for a combination of manufacturing depth and Indian localization strength:

• Microsoft expertise. A Microsoft Solutions Partner with certified consultants and long-standing delivery experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX and Dynamics 365.

• Manufacturing expertise. Proven functional depth in discrete and process manufacturing, including complex multi-level BOMs, routes, costing and MRP.

• Localization capability. Indian localization expertise across GST, imports, exports, Bill of Entry and statutory finance, essential for adopting a global template.

• Template rollout experience. Experience rolling out global and multi-country templates, harmonizing group standards with local process needs.

• Customer-centric delivery. A hands-on, accountable delivery approach with hands-on functional support throughout discovery, configuration, testing, and go-live.

Solution & Implementation:‍

Tectura implemented Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 as a single, integrated ERP system for the new plant. The group's China manufacturing template was adopted as the baseline and extended with a full Indian localization layer, preserving group alignment while meeting local statutory and operational requirements.

The scope covered the full source-to-manufacture-to-finance chain in one platform:

• Sales and order management; purchasing and procurement.

• Production with multi-level BOMs, routes and product costing.

• Master Planning (MRP) driving procurement and production.

• Inventory, warehouse processes and Product Information Management.

• Finance, Indian GST and statutory taxes, Fixed Assets and multi-currency.

• Optimized import processes with Bill of Entry  

The engagement covered structured discovery, configuration, data migration, user training, UAT, and the hypercare phase, with the new plant going live. The defining implementation challenge was adopting the global China template while meeting Indian statutory requirements and local business processes, which Tectura resolved through a localization layer built on top of the group standard.

Business Impact & Result:‍

KFI began manufacturing operations on a single, integrated, and group-aligned ERP system from day one. Key outcomes:

• Integrated from day one. One connected platform from procurement through production to finance, with no fragmented or legacy systems.

• End-to-end traceability. Full traceability from raw materials and imported components through multi-level assemblies to finished goods.

• Accurate product costing. Reliable rolled-up product costing across every BOM level, supporting sound pricing and margin decisions.

• Simplified imports and exports. Streamlined import documentation with Bill of Entry and landed cost, plus structured export processing.

• Statutory compliance assured. Built-in compliance with GST, Excise, TDS, and TCS,  

• Reducing manual effort and compliance risk.

• Operational visibility. Real-time inventory, production, and financial visibility for faster, better-informed decisions.

• Global alignment and scalability. A group-aligned template that keeps reporting in India consistent with global standards and scales for planned expansion.