IDS Technologies, an Indian concrete domain expert is offering technology solutions in two broad categories for the concrete industry.

IDS Batch Solutions

IDS Batching Systems provides a complete range of concrete batching systems for the most critical applications and in the rarest of rare situations. The batching systems cover all market segments and varied customer requirements.

IDS Biz Solutions

The objective is to fully automate business processes, reduce human interface, centrally connect production sites and monitor and control plant activities in real time. Built around a batching system, the modules imminently make expensive ERP redundant for concrete applications. The highly versatile and easily configurable business solutions empower the decision makers of the industry greatly.

The technology solutions have enabled IDS to set up benchmarks in productivity, quality, accuracy and consistency in production.

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