Birlasoft Recognised As Leader In ISG Manufacturing Study

21 Apr 2026 CW Team

In the Supply Chain and Aftermarket Services quadrant, ISG noted Birlasoft's ability to modernise procurement, warehousing, logistics and aftermarket functions through technologies such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, generative AI and augmented and virtual reality. Birlasoft's proprietary solutions, including IntelliBridge, IntelliVision, Supply Risk Radar, IntelliAsset, SmartEdge, bMACH, Birlasoft Cogito and bSupplyConnect, provide real-time visibility, predictive insights and rapid deployment across global supply chains. These platforms enable use cases such as control towers, connected inventory, pricing optimisation, warranty management and AR/VR-enabled warehouse automation across automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors.

ISG also recognised Birlasoft in the Technology, Transformation and Consulting Services quadrant for its integrated transformation framework, product lifecycle management and digital engineering capabilities and scalable smart factory and digital twin solutions. The firm's bMACH framework orchestrates modular accelerators across domains including engineering excellence, plants of the future and net-zero manufacturing to improve overall equipment effectiveness, enhance quality and reduce downtime. Birlasoft's expertise in industrial automation, the internet of things, artificial intelligence and enterprise resource planning, alongside alliances with SAP, Oracle and Infor, supports co-innovation on Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Birlasoft stated that it will continue to focus on embedding intelligence across the value chain to accelerate return on investment, build resilience and scale AI-led transformation for manufacturers. Part of the CKA Birla Group, Birlasoft employs 12,000 professionals and pursues sustainability and long-term value creation while partnering with global manufacturers to deliver measurable business outcomes. The ISG recognition is presented as validation of impact and supports Birlasoft's positioning as a trusted transformation partner in the digital manufacturing landscape.

Birlasoft Limited (Birlasoft) has been recognised as a Leader in the Manufacturing Industry Services and Solutions study by Information Services Group (ISG). The recognition in two key quadrants, Supply Chain and Aftermarket Services and Technology, Transformation and Consulting Services, reflects Birlasoft's end-to-end capabilities for artificial intelligence (AI)-led digital manufacturing transformation. ISG's assessment highlights the company’s manufacturing domain expertise, ecosystem partnerships and proprietary intellectual property, platforms and accelerators that support intelligent, connected and sustainable operations for manufacturers worldwide. In the Supply Chain and Aftermarket Services quadrant, ISG noted Birlasoft's ability to modernise procurement, warehousing, logistics and aftermarket functions through technologies such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, generative AI and augmented and virtual reality. Birlasoft's proprietary solutions, including IntelliBridge, IntelliVision, Supply Risk Radar, IntelliAsset, SmartEdge, bMACH, Birlasoft Cogito and bSupplyConnect, provide real-time visibility, predictive insights and rapid deployment across global supply chains. These platforms enable use cases such as control towers, connected inventory, pricing optimisation, warranty management and AR/VR-enabled warehouse automation across automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors. ISG also recognised Birlasoft in the Technology, Transformation and Consulting Services quadrant for its integrated transformation framework, product lifecycle management and digital engineering capabilities and scalable smart factory and digital twin solutions. The firm's bMACH framework orchestrates modular accelerators across domains including engineering excellence, plants of the future and net-zero manufacturing to improve overall equipment effectiveness, enhance quality and reduce downtime. Birlasoft's expertise in industrial automation, the internet of things, artificial intelligence and enterprise resource planning, alongside alliances with SAP, Oracle and Infor, supports co-innovation on Industry 4.0 initiatives. Birlasoft stated that it will continue to focus on embedding intelligence across the value chain to accelerate return on investment, build resilience and scale AI-led transformation for manufacturers. Part of the CKA Birla Group, Birlasoft employs 12,000 professionals and pursues sustainability and long-term value creation while partnering with global manufacturers to deliver measurable business outcomes. The ISG recognition is presented as validation of impact and supports Birlasoft's positioning as a trusted transformation partner in the digital manufacturing landscape.

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