Cummins India SimpAudit

Driving Compliance & Control: How BSC Global Enabled Cummins India with SimpAudit

Client Profile: Cummins India Ltd.

Cummins India Ltd. is a subsidiary of Cummins Inc., USA, a global leader in power generation, engine manufacturing, and energy solutions. Established in India over five decades ago, Cummins India plays a key role in manufacturing and supplying engines, generators, and related technologies to diverse industries such as automotive, industrial, power, and infrastructure.

As a technology-driven organization with multiple SAP landscapes across finance, supply chain, HR, and operations, Cummins India required a robust SAP audit mechanism to ensure compliance, strengthen security, and minimize risks.

Challenges Faced by Cummins India

  • Manual & Time-Consuming SAP Audits leading to delays in compliance reporting.
  • Unidentified Access Risks across critical SAP transactions and authorizations.
  • Audit Fatigue due to repetitive checks and lack of automation.
  • Lack of Real-Time Risk Monitoring making compliance reactive instead of proactive.
  • High Dependency on External Auditors increasing cost and effort.

BSC Global’s SimpAudit Implementation Approach

BSC Global implemented its SimpAudit Tool, a smart, automated SAP audit solution, to help Cummins India manage SAP compliance, risk identification, and audit readiness efficiently.

Key Implementation Highlights

  1. Automated Audit Framework
    • Deployed SimpAudit for continuous monitoring of SAP security risks.
    • Automated identification of sensitive transactions and segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts.
  2. Risk & Compliance Checks
    • Configured compliance rules aligned with SOX, ITGC, and internal audit requirements.
    • Provided detailed dashboards on high-risk access and potential fraud scenarios.
  3. Authorization Analysis
    • Evaluated user roles and authorizations to eliminate excessive privileges.
    • Suggested remediation paths for high-risk users.
  4. Real-Time Audit Reporting
    • Enabled instant reports for internal auditors and management.
    • Reduced reliance on manual data extraction and spreadsheets.
  5. Continuous Monitoring & Alerts
    • Configured proactive alerts for unauthorized or risky activities.
    • Provided continuous compliance assurance.

Results Achieved

  • 70% Reduction in Audit Preparation Time with automated checks.
  • Improved Compliance Posture by aligning with global audit frameworks.
  • Enhanced SAP Security with proactive SoD and access risk management.
  • Real-Time Visibility into risks for management and auditors.
  • Reduced Costs by minimizing dependency on external audit teams.
  • Improved Governance & Accountability across SAP users and processes.

Why Cummins India Chose BSC Global & SimpAudit

  • Proven expertise in SAP security and audit automation.
  • SimpAudit’s automation-first approach reducing time and manual effort.
  • Capability to deliver end-to-end compliance monitoring in SAP.
  • Strong alignment with internal & statutory audit requirements.

Conclusion

By implementing SimpAudit with BSC Global, Cummins India Ltd. successfully automated its SAP audit processes, strengthened compliance, and minimized risk exposure. The organization now enjoys real-time visibility into SAP security, reduced audit timelines, and improved governance—allowing IT and business leaders to focus on innovation and operational excellence.