COUNTRY FOCUS: VIETNAM
Rahul Shinde, Vice President & CIO, Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam, said:“ I am proud of the fact that we were able to create a tool that has the potential to make a real difference in unleashing the productivity of our employees and we are only scratching the surface with Generative AI. We had confidence to partner with Happiest Minds through this journeyand the team didn’ t disappoint us. They were able to work in an agile manner and their technical expertise coupled with deep understanding of Coca-Cola business helped us to launch this product within a few weeks.”
Sridhar Mantha, CEO, Generative AI Business Services, Happiest Minds, said:“ Our enduring partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam led to the exploration of unique business cases, igniting excitement at GBS to collaborate and craft a unique GenAI solution. Given our strategic alliance with Microsoft, we were able to leverage Microsoft Azure Open AI stack to deliver tailored solutions for Coca- Cola Beverages Vietnam needs. In a short span since inception, we’ ve already served over 20 customers and are actively engaging with numerous others, showcasing our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.”
About Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam
Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam operates plants in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Hanoi, generating more than 2,200 indirect jobs through its supply chain and more than 1,400 direct jobs. The company continuously enhances and offers a variety of beverages, including low-sugar and sugar-free product lines, while diversifying designs and increasing business coverage globally. Coca-Cola’ s beverage brands in Vietnam include Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid Nutriboost, Minute Maid Teppy, Schweppes, Dasani and Aquarius, as well as Fuzetea + bottled tea, Georgia canned coffee and Thumps Up Charge energy drink.
Coca-Cola Beverages Vietnam is a member of the Swire Coca-Cola Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited, since the completion of acquisition in January 2023.
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