Skillveri

Background:

Skillveri is a technology company focused on solving the skill gap in vocational training through immersive learning solutions. Founded by Shabirinat Nayer, the company aims to improve the quality of skill-based education, particularly in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).

The idea for Skillveri emerged after identifying a major gap in the workforce. Despite having a large labor force, many industries struggled to find workers with the right practical skills. Reports showing that major infrastructure projects in India relied on foreign labor highlighted the seriousness of the skill gap.

Determined to address this challenge, the Skillveri team built a technology-driven training platform that uses virtual reality to simulate real-world industrial environments. Their solution allows students to practice skills such as welding or spray painting using VR headsets and specialized equipment, creating a safe and effective learning environment.

Challenges and Roadblocks:

Building a hardware-enabled training solution required multiple high-performance components. The system relied on virtual reality headsets, specialized accessories like rugged straps and swappable batteries, and tools such as welding guns and spray-painting equipment.

In addition, instructors needed the ability to monitor and guide students during training sessions, which required additional display and connectivity equipment.

Initially, sourcing these products proved to be a major challenge. The team had to procure components from multiple vendors, often through trial and error. This created issues related to product quality, vendor reliability, and delivery timelines.

More importantly, the procurement process began to take valuable time away from the team’s core focus—developing innovative training technology. Managing multiple suppliers and worrying about delayed deliveries became an operational burden for the growing company.

How Amazon Business Helped Power Skillveri’s Growth:

Amazon Business became a trusted procurement partner for Skillveri, helping the team simplify their sourcing process.

Through Amazon Business, Skillveri was able to procure most of the equipment and accessories required for their VR-based training systems from a single platform. From VR headset accessories to other supporting hardware, the platform provided a wide range of reliable options.

This simplified the procurement process significantly. Instead of coordinating with multiple vendors, the team could easily browse products, compare options, and place orders quickly.

For a lean team of around 20 engineers, this efficiency made a big difference. Without Amazon Business, the company estimates it would have required a dedicated procurement team to manage sourcing.

The platform also provided financial flexibility through features like a 30-day credit period. This allowed the company to manage cash flow more effectively by paying for purchases after receiving payments from customers.

Additionally, streamlined documentation and expense tracking made it easier for the finance team to manage GST records and maintain accurate accounts.

With reliable delivery timelines and consistent product quality, Amazon Business has helped Skillveri focus more on innovation and product development. As a result, the team has been able to improve productivity and continue building solutions that help bridge India’s growing skill gap.