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Aalok N Koomar
Managing Director
In today’s hyper-competitive market, businesses are inundated with vast amounts of data but often struggle to extract clarity and actionable insights. This challenge has positioned Business Intelligence (BI) solution providers as critical enablers for organizations striving to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
By leveraging advanced analytics, seamless data integration, and tailored solutions, BI consultancies help enterprises simplify complexity, enhance performance and unlock growth opportunities across industries. Among the players shaping this landscape is PPN Solutions, a technology and process consulting firm with a sharp focus on industry-specific solutions. The firm’s core strength lies in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Business Intelligence (BI), helping businesses streamline planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
Established in 2017 by Aalok, the consultancy was built on a simple yet powerful principle: Driving Smarter Business Decisions with Advanced Data Analytics.
Starting with a focus on data management, analytics, and performance enhancement, PPN Solutions quickly proved itself to be more than a vendor, it became a trusted partner. Clients valued its ability to listen, adapt, and deliver tangible results, fueling rapid word-of-mouth growth.
Between 2018 and 2022, PPN Solutions expanded its footprint to Singapore, UAE, and Australia, while also broadening its portfolio with SAP, Zoho, and BOARD solutions. The momentum continued with the 2023 launch of REPLAN, an industry-specific blueprint designed to revolutionize planning processes.
By offering pre-built solutions, REPLAN accelerated outcomes, sharpened insights, and embodied the company’s vision of simplifying complexity and driving measurable impact.
By 2025, PPN Solutions grew into a global consultancy of 250+ consultants, with 30+ large-scale implementations across 15+ industries. Its clientele includes globally respected names such as Bridgestone, Tadawul, Bestseller, SunKing, and Reliance Industries Limited.
More than just its numbers, PPN Solutions mirrors the entrepreneurial journey of its founder, a story of grit, purpose, and growth. As a technology and process consulting organization, PPN Solutions continues to focus on delivering meaningful, industry-specific impact through intelligent, scalable, and human-centered solutions. In a world driven by data, it stands as a trusted partner helping businesses navigate complexity and make smarter, faster decisions.
In conversation with Aalok N Koomar, Managing Director of PPN Solutions.
Can you share an overview of your core offerings and how they are tailored to address clients’ unique needs?
At PPN Solutions, I believe businesses make their best decisions when they have clarity and confidence. That’s why my focus is on simplifying Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) and Data Analytics, turning complexity into structured insights that fuel growth. When I work with clients, I don’t just implement software, I take the time to understand their processes, design EPM solutions that align with workflows, and ensure financial data becomes truly actionable. With our accelerator, REPLAN, we also help organizations fast-track implementations and see results much sooner.
As a technology and process consulting organization, PPN Solutions continues to focus on delivering meaningful, industry-specific impact through intelligent, scalable, & human-centered solutions
Beyond consulting, I ensure end-to-end delivery with seamless imple - mentations, system integrations, and continuous support. Whether it’s Board, SAP, or other leading tools, my priority is creating a single source of truth across systems while maintaining smooth operations through Application Maintenance Support. My goal is simple: build solutions that adapt to your business, not the other way around.
What is the approach you take to help clients navigate and resolve issues through your solutions? Could you share a case study reflecting the pain points solved and outcomes drawn through one of your solutions?
At PPN Solutions, our approach is built on simplifying technology to solve real business challenges. We start with problem framing, asking the right questions to uncover inefficiencies and hidden opportunities. From there, we design tailored solutions, whether
automation analytics, or planning systems, that align with the client’s workflows instead of forcing change.
Our agile delivery model ensures quick deployment, early wins, and continuous improvement with minimal disruption. Most importantly, we focus on empowerment over dependency by equipping client teams with training, tools, and long-term support to sustain impact.
A strong example of this is our work with Bestseller India, a leading fashion retailer facing challenges in inventory management, demand forecasting, and product assortment. We implemented retail planning tools like MFP, OTB, and replenishment planning, enabling them to optimize inventory, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance supply chain efficiency, directly boosting both agility and profitability.
How is the team built? Tell us about the brains responsible for the company’s success.
At PPN Solutions, the real strength comes from our people. Our leadership brings decades of experience across retail, technology, and enterprise solutions, ensuring that strategy and execution are seamlessly connected. What makes our team unique is its agility. Domain experts, analysts, architects, and change managers collaborate closely to design scalable and future-ready solutions.
We foster a culture of excellence where curiosity, collaboration, and commitment matter more than just credentials. With a flat structure and open communication, every team member is empowered to contribute and lead, ensuring faster decisions and greater accountability.
What is the next chapter planned for PPN Solutions?
At PPN Solutions, the next chapter is about scaling with purpose and delivering deeper impact. We are moving beyond being seen only as a solution provider and positioning ourselves as a strategic partner, one that helps organizations not just address current challenges but also prepare for future opportunities.
Our focus is on blending performance management with advanced data analytics, building systems that foster clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement. At the same time, we are investing in the future with Agentic AI, intelligent, autonomous tools designed to accelerate decision-making and give enterprises the confidence to act faster in dynamic environments.
As a technology and process consulting firm with a strong focus on industry-specific solutions, PPN Solutions is poised to expand its impact globally, delivering simple, effective, and human-centered innovations that empower businesses to work smarter, scale faster, and achieve lasting transformation.
