“Ford Global Technology and Business Centre (GTBC) campus in Chennai”
Ford, the car company with 120-year-old legacy of creating iconic vehicles and valuable automotive services and experiences, is in a phase of rapid digital transformation. As one of the leaders in the global automotive industry, the company is also driving innovation and championing disruptive technology and solutions. At the core of this transformation is Ford’s own Global Capability Centre (GCC), Ford Business Solutions, with a presence in India, Mexico, Hungary and Romania.
From India to the World
Ford Business Solutions – India is the largest GCC for Ford, comprising of 12,000 employees. This tech-driven organization leverages advanced technology across all functions to deliver robust products and solutions, driving Ford’s global digital agenda.
The India team serves every division within Ford Motor Company. From core engineering solutions like product development and manufacturing engineering, to cutting- edge enterprise technology solutions such as AI/ML and cloud solutions, Ford Business Solutions India is driving innovations across them all. It also supports critical business functions such as manufacturing planning and logistics and supply chain management for global operations as well as shared services such as Finance & Accounting and Human Resources, ensuring seamless operations across Ford’s worldwide network.
Comprehensive approach to mobility solutions
The team in India is involved in developing solutions for electric vehicles and hybrids, in addition to the standard internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This includes charging and battery management systems for our EVs. In fact, along with personal transportation, the scope of work for Ford Business Solutions also includes Ford Pro, Ford’s commercial vehicles business comprising of vans and trucks as well as Ford Credit, Ford commercial services arm.
The wide range of teams in India are also crucial for Ford’s success. For instance, Ford Credit Tech, a fintech organization within Ford, develops advanced products and digital experiences for Ford Credit. The e-commerce and digital marketing team in India has played a leading role in developing Ford’s global e-commerce portal, enabling customers to purchase Ford vehicles online with ease. Similarly, the Manufacturing Planning & Logistics team in India manages global logistics for Ford vehicles, ensuring efficient operations worldwide.
The team in India also works on components for several vehicles in Ford’s line-up. From core product development to designing parts using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) and testing ADAS software, our engineering teams in India are involved in them all. On the commercial vehicles front, the Ford Pro team in India in involved in development of many software components, including telematics software for commercial fleets.
AI and data analytics form another cornerstone of Ford’s innovation strategy. The India team has developed Ford’s proprietary AI tool, Ford Mach1ML, and continues to create multiple business-specific solutions.
“Ford Global Technology and Business Centre (GTBC) campus in Chennai”
Leveraging advanced technology across functions
As part of its digital transformation, Ford is upgrading its legacy software tools, not just within its technology teams but also within its non-tech functions such as Finance. The team at Ford Business Solutions is involved in developing some of the new tools from scratch, where engineers in India work with their colleagues for the planning, development and roll-out of these products and systems. Ford also collaborates with leading industry partners such as Google, SAP and Microsoft to enable technology upgrades and migrations within the company.
Innovating with purpose
Throughout Ford’s journey, innovation has been a core aspect of its operations. Its current digital transformation is also a testament to this fact. Ford Business Solutions is not just a part of this journey, but it is a key player in Ford’s efforts to achieve the perfect blend of technology and mobility. The teams in India collaborate seamlessly with their colleagues across the world, sharing ideas easily and witnessing results as well. The culture of openness and inclusion that is nurtured at Ford ensures that everyone receives equal opportunity to showcase their ideas to anyone in the organization.
Expanding talent in India
Recognizing the critical role of technology and innovation in its future, Ford is actively seeking to expand its team in India. Ford Business Solutions is on the lookout for highly skilled talent across various roles, particularly in technology and software domains. This expansion is a testament to Ford’s commitment to driving its digital transformation from India, leveraging the country’s rich talent pool and technological prowess. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit india.ford.com/careers for relevant opportunities.
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