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Ficodis Case Study

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
Applicable Functions	Procurement Sales & Marketing
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Since its inception in 2010, Ficodis, a group specializing in industrial distribution, has expanded its acquisitions in Quebec and Ontario. Through its 13 stores, the group offers a wide range of tooling, safety, cutting, and power products targeted at manufacturing businesses and service SMEs. To sustain its growth, Ficodis required an integrated management software tailored to its acquisition strategy. Effective inventory, purchasing, and sales management were crucial for their growth as a distributor. The SME aimed to harmonize its business processes, centralize its support functions (accounting and purchasing), and reduce data entry errors that affected its productivity. Lastly, it was crucial for the company to find a human-scale ERP provider to facilitate future collaboration and development requests. Read More
About Customer	Ficodis is a company based in Montreal, Quebec, specializing in industrial distribution. The company was established in 2010 and has since expanded its operations through multiple acquisitions in Quebec and Ontario. Ficodis operates 13 stores that offer a wide range of products, including tooling, safety, cutting, and power products. These products are targeted towards manufacturing businesses and service SMEs. The company has 120 employees and is led by CEO Christophe Bévillard. Ficodis has been in business for over a decade and has experienced significant growth during this period. Read More
Solution	Ficodis chose Fidelio's ERP solution to meet its needs. The fully integrated ERP was a perfect fit for Ficodis's acquisition strategy, providing good inventory, purchasing, and sales management. The ERP is intuitive and simple to use, making it easy for every company in the group to access their inventory. The solution also centralizes information, reducing data entry errors and increasing productivity. Furthermore, Fidelio is a human-scale company, making future collaboration and development requests easier for Ficodis. The solution is also evolving, growing along with Ficodis's needs. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management

Applicable Functions

Procurement

Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Since its inception in 2010, Ficodis, a group specializing in industrial distribution, has expanded its acquisitions in Quebec and Ontario. Through its 13 stores, the group offers a wide range of tooling, safety, cutting, and power products targeted at manufacturing businesses and service SMEs. To sustain its growth, Ficodis required an integrated management software tailored to its acquisition strategy. Effective inventory, purchasing, and sales management were crucial for their growth as a distributor. The SME aimed to harmonize its business processes, centralize its support functions (accounting and purchasing), and reduce data entry errors that affected its productivity. Lastly, it was crucial for the company to find a human-scale ERP provider to facilitate future collaboration and development requests.

About Customer

Ficodis is a company based in Montreal, Quebec, specializing in industrial distribution. The company was established in 2010 and has since expanded its operations through multiple acquisitions in Quebec and Ontario. Ficodis operates 13 stores that offer a wide range of products, including tooling, safety, cutting, and power products. These products are targeted towards manufacturing businesses and service SMEs. The company has 120 employees and is led by CEO Christophe Bévillard. Ficodis has been in business for over a decade and has experienced significant growth during this period.

Solution

Ficodis chose Fidelio's ERP solution to meet its needs. The fully integrated ERP was a perfect fit for Ficodis's acquisition strategy, providing good inventory, purchasing, and sales management. The ERP is intuitive and simple to use, making it easy for every company in the group to access their inventory. The solution also centralizes information, reducing data entry errors and increasing productivity. Furthermore, Fidelio is a human-scale company, making future collaboration and development requests easier for Ficodis. The solution is also evolving, growing along with Ficodis's needs.

Impact #1	Less hours spent on integration, training and employee support, leading to cost savings.
Impact #2	Increased team productivity thanks to specialization.
Impact #3	Easier access to the group's inventory, improving efficiency and decision-making.

Impact #1

Less hours spent on integration, training and employee support, leading to cost savings.

Impact #2

Increased team productivity thanks to specialization.

Impact #3

Easier access to the group's inventory, improving efficiency and decision-making.

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Ficodis Case Study

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