LECO modernizes electricity distribution and operations with EWIS integrated ERP solution

Published on July 1, 2025

LECO implemented a unified digital system for billing, distribution, finance, and HR, improving operational efficiency and service reliability.

Powering Digital Efficiency in Energy Utilities 

Lanka Electricity Company Limited (LECO) partnered with EWIS to implement a fully integrated   turnkey solution—modernizing its core operations across electricity distribution, billing, finance,   HR, and supply chain management.  The solution  centered on the ProntoXi ERP platform, was seamlessly integrated with a custom-developed Power Distribution and Utility Billing   System, enhancing operational visibility, customer service, and revenue efficiency across   LECO’s network. 

About our customer 

Lanka Electricity Company Limited (LECO) is one of Sri Lanka’s five licensed electricity distributors, serving over 585,000 customers across the Western coastal region. LECO owns and operates an extensive medium and low-voltage power distribution network and is responsible for supplying electricity within its franchised area. 

Challenges addressed 

To overcome inefficiencies in billing, distribution tracking, and inter-branch coordination, LECO required a scalable digital solution that could: 

  • Automate billing and revenue collection at branch level 

  • Monitor power distribution and optimize electricity purchases from CEB 

  • Integrate key enterprise functions—finance, procurement, HR, and fleet 

  • Unify data across head office, branches, and warehouses for better decision-making 

Transformation delivered 

EWIS delivered an end-to-end enterprise transformation by implementing a robust ERP solution tailored to LECO’s operational needs. Key modules and benefits included: 

  • Automated Utility Billing: Real-time billing at branch level with accurate meter readings captured at Customer Service Centers 

  • Power Distribution Monitoring: Live visibility into grid performance and power purchase optimization from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) 

  • Financial Management: Comprehensive accounting, budgeting, and reporting for greater financial control 

  • Material & Supplier Management: Improved stock control and procurement workflows across warehouses and branches 

  • Works Monitoring & Job Costing: Better tracking of field work, project costs, and resource allocation

  • HRM & Payroll: Streamlined employee management, attendance, and payroll processing 

  • Budgetary Control & Fleet Management: Enhanced planning and real-time tracking of company assets and vehicle usage 

  • Branch & Warehouse Integration: Unified operations across Head Office6 branches, and 2 central warehouses under a centralized system 

Setting a new standard 

This turnkey solution has revolutionized LECO’s service delivery by digitizing every layer of its operations—from customer billing to power distribution oversight. By integrating business functions under one unified system, LECO has achieved improved transparency, efficiency, and scalability—strengthening its ability to deliver reliable and responsive energy services to the people of Sri Lanka. 

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