Since 2012, the Ficodis Group has acquired more than ten companies, an average of two
acquisitions per year. Over time, the team has developed a vast expertise in the integration of
new companies within their group. Discover their software of choice: Fidelio Cloud ERP.Why acquire so many businesses?
Ficodis is an industrial supplies distribution group with specialized branches (cutting tools, power tools, safety equipment, etc.). By acquiring new companies, Ficodis has been able to expand its product and service offering, widen its geographic presence and increase its proximity to customers.
The Group’s expansion was made easier by Fidelio ERP.The ideal integration tool
"Thanks to Fidelio, we can integrate a new company in less than three months”
Christophe Bévillard, President of FicodisAfter having successfully implemented the Fidelio ERP software, the Group designed a deployment model that they’ve applied to each new acquisition. Over time, the model has proven its effectiveness. It consists in the following 4 steps:
1. Present the new team with the processes managed by Fidelio ERP
2. Analyze potential discrepancies: are all processes covered?
3. Adjust or adapt: what are the options in case of a discrepancy? Configuration done internally or adaptation request made to Fidelio;
4. Validation: process and data testing followed by user training.
In the final outcome, if no adaptations to the ERP software are necessary, integration into the Group is quite rapid.
Streamline Business Processes
Another benefit of adopting a common management system is that it streamlines your business processes in terms of practices, business rules, the chart of accounts, etc. It facilitates not only process harmonization, but also the pooling of data fo r future analysis and tracking.
Overall, it promotes employee integration, training and support.
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