Mahindra & Mahindra has restructured its strategic sourcing unit (SSU) to ensure faster parts supplies to its automobile and tractor businesses, with a greater emphasis on electrical, electronic components, and software, according to an internal circular sent to employees.

"The reorganisation will help the firm streamline the sourcing function and better serve each of the business units," said a person familiar with the restructuring who did not want to be identified. The move comes at a time when the XUV700 and Thar manufacturers have been struggling to match production with demand due to a shortage of critical parts. Robust demand for its new SUV lineup increased the company's order book to 292,000 units as of May 1, 2023.

Vinod Sahay, chief purchase officer, auto and farm sector, M&M, said, "At the auto and farm sector of M&M, we are witnessing rapid growth across our business divisions. We have embarked on an ambitious plan of creating a new product range across all our divisions including born-EV range of e-SUVs, a brand new SCV (small commercial vehicle) platform and new lightweight tractors."