Nokian Tyres partners TCS to expand AI use across IT operations

The move aims to improve efficiency, resilience and automation across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain systems.

Nokian Tyres is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its IT operations through a partnership with TCS for modernising application management and strengthening operational efficiency across the business.

The Finnish tyre manufacturer will leverage TCS to support application management, development and onsite support services while introducing AI-led automation across key business functions.

The engagement will help improve efficiency, resilience and scalability across Nokian Tyres' IT environment while creating a foundation for greater adoption of automation, artificial intelligence and data-driven services.

Nokian Tyres’ chief information officer, Timmy McLellan, said the partnership will help establish a globally unified operating model while improving agility and operational efficiency.

“This strategic partnership with TCS will enable Nokian Tyres to have a globally unified, agile, and efficient operating model that supports business needs,” McLellan said.

He added that the engagement will create a sustainable foundation for the growing adoption of automation, data-driven solutions and artificial intelligence across the organisation.

As part of the partnership, TCS will deliver end-to-end application management services across the company's application landscape.

This includes systems supporting engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial and corporate operations.

According to the companies, the initiative will help accelerate the adoption of new ways of working while enabling Nokian Tyres to respond more effectively to changing business requirements.

The partnership aims to simplify and strengthen IT operations through the use of AI-led and agentic automation capabilities embedded into core operational processes.

Manufacturers looking to improve efficiency and service delivery

By integrating automation into IT operations, Nokian Tyres expects to improve issue resolution times, reduce operational costs and strengthen resilience through a unified digital infrastructure.

The move comes as manufacturers increasingly look beyond production environments and apply artificial intelligence across enterprise technology operations to improve efficiency, agility and service delivery.

For large manufacturing organisations, application environments often span engineering systems, factory operations, supply chain platforms and corporate applications.

Managing these environments efficiently has become important as businesses pursue digital transformation initiatives and seek greater operational visibility.

For TCS, the engagement expands its work with manufacturing customers that are looking to modernise technology operations while embedding AI into core business processes.

TCS’ president of manufacturing, Anupam Singhal, said manufacturers are adopting AI-enabled operations and digital ecosystems to build more resilient and sustainable businesses.

“Our collaboration reflects this shift. We are building a modern, insight-driven technology foundation to help Nokian Tyres accelerate innovation, respond faster to market shifts, and elevate manufacturing outcomes,” Singhal said.

The announcement highlights the growing role of managed services providers in helping enterprises operationalise AI across existing technology environments rather than limiting deployments to standalone pilot projects.

Instead of focusing solely on new AI applications, organisations are exploring how artificial intelligence can improve service management, automate routine tasks, optimise support functions and improve operational decision-making across business-critical systems.

For Nokian Tyres, the partnership represents another step in strengthening the technology foundation supporting its global operations while enabling broader use of automation and intelligent services.

TCS has maintained operations across the Nordic region since 1991 and serves customers in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The company said it continues to support enterprises across the region with digital transformation, application modernisation and technology services initiatives.