<p>The army has set the ball rolling for an overhaul of the inventory management system of unit-run canteens (URCs) in keeping with the evolving technological landscape, sources said on Tuesday.</p><p>A Request for Information (RFI) has been released to upgrade the existing system, they said.</p><p>In an endeavour to keep up with the evolving technological landscape, the armed forces have recognised the need to overhaul the inventory management system of their unit-run canteens (URCs), sources in the defence establishment said.</p>.Uphold gallant traditions of Indian Armed Forces, Arunachal Governor to Army personnel.<p>There are approximately 3,600 URCs across India and offer Canteen Stores Department (CSD) products to over 40 lakh personnel and their families, they said.</p><p>These facilities currently operate on a "standalone inventory management software" which was designed to function on older operating systems like Windows XP and Windows 8, the source said.</p><p>"Acknowledging the technological advancements in business management tools, the Indian Armed Forces Canteen Services Department has initiated a transformational step. They have released a Request for Information (RFI) to upgrade the existing system," a source said.</p><p>The new system aims to incorporate an online mode, making it more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly for the beneficiaries. Also, recognising the diverse operational conditions of the canteens, the system is also expected to function effectively offline, the sources said.</p><p>Another key feature is ensuring a seamless transition from the current standalone system to the upgraded one, ensuring minimal disruption in services to the beneficiaries, they added.</p>
<p>The army has set the ball rolling for an overhaul of the inventory management system of unit-run canteens (URCs) in keeping with the evolving technological landscape, sources said on Tuesday.</p><p>A Request for Information (RFI) has been released to upgrade the existing system, they said.</p><p>In an endeavour to keep up with the evolving technological landscape, the armed forces have recognised the need to overhaul the inventory management system of their unit-run canteens (URCs), sources in the defence establishment said.</p>.Uphold gallant traditions of Indian Armed Forces, Arunachal Governor to Army personnel.<p>There are approximately 3,600 URCs across India and offer Canteen Stores Department (CSD) products to over 40 lakh personnel and their families, they said.</p><p>These facilities currently operate on a "standalone inventory management software" which was designed to function on older operating systems like Windows XP and Windows 8, the source said.</p><p>"Acknowledging the technological advancements in business management tools, the Indian Armed Forces Canteen Services Department has initiated a transformational step. They have released a Request for Information (RFI) to upgrade the existing system," a source said.</p><p>The new system aims to incorporate an online mode, making it more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly for the beneficiaries. Also, recognising the diverse operational conditions of the canteens, the system is also expected to function effectively offline, the sources said.</p><p>Another key feature is ensuring a seamless transition from the current standalone system to the upgraded one, ensuring minimal disruption in services to the beneficiaries, they added.</p>