ESSILOR
Essilor is the largest producer of ophthalmic lenses in the world , and a technological transformation is streamlining its global network
Essilor , the world ’ s leading manufacturer and distributor of ophthalmic lenses , has a history stretching back some 170 years . The group was born in 1972 from a merger of two illustrious and inventive French companies – Essel and Silor , both of which were operating independently for many decades . Since the merger , Essilor has grown steadily through innovations and partnerships . It has developed many innovative ideas and is recognised for progressive lenses , photochromic lenses , antireflective coatings , and many other categories in the industry . Today , more than one billion people wear Essilor lenses globally .
One of the fastest growing regions for Essilor is AMERA ( Asia- Pacific , Middle East , Russia and
Africa ) where the population is very large and economies growing fast . In this region there are many unmet visual needs for the consumers , and Essilor is uniquely positioned to offer products and services to meet those needs . To deliver these products and services faster and in a cost effective way to the vast population of this region , Essilor is undergoing a digital transformation of its business processes under the guidance of its AMERA Chief Information Officer , Sekhar Ray , and supported by all the business and functional teams .
IT challenges The scope of the venture is vast , and as such , naturally challenging , with a mixture of developed and emerging markets . The challenge is in ensuring that the solutions
30 September 2016