Elesa + Ganter Ibérica and Imperia: Success Case in Supply Chain Innovation and Efficiency

In this article, we explore the success case of the collaboration between Imperia and Elesa + Ganter Ibérica, highlighting how our Supply Chain Planning solution has transformed their supply chain management, adapting to the changing market dynamics and significantly improving their operational efficiency.

Introducing Elesa + Ganter Ibérica

Elesa + Ganter Ibérica, the result of a joint venture between two leading companies in the machinery components sector, has established its presence as a benchmark in Spain. With a focus on expanding its global network and efficiently managing its subsidiaries, the company has faced unique challenges in coordinating its supply chain.

Challenges in the Supply Chain

«Inazio Elorza, product manager and supply chain manager, highlights the need for efficient management to maintain competitiveness in a demanding market.» The company needed a solution to optimize demand planning, production, and purchasing, as well as improve coordination of the S&OP cycle.

The Transformation with Imperia’s Supply Chain Planning

With the implementation of our Supply Chain Planning tool, Elesa + Ganter Ibérica has replaced manual processes with a more efficient automated system. «Mari Jose Gómez, internal sales and purchasing manager, points out how the tool has facilitated a more dynamic and precise management.»

Results and Operational Improvements

The collaboration between Elesa + Ganter Ibérica and Imperia has marked a turning point in optimizing their supply chain. Thanks to the implementation of the Supply Chain Planning tool, the company has achieved significant progress in terms of operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Inazio Elorza, product manager and supply manager at Elesa + Ganter Ibérica, emphasizes the importance of this transformation: «With the implementation of Supply Chain Planning, we have radically changed our inventory management approach. Before, we worked with 20% of our stock and 80% cross-docking. Now, we have reversed this proportion, maintaining 80% of materials in stock. This change has been essential to improve our responsiveness and efficiency.»

This shift has enabled Elesa + Ganter Ibérica to significantly reduce delivery times, from an average of twelve days to only seven. «This reduction in delivery time has been crucial to improving our customer service, allowing us to now dispatch 80% of lines from our warehouse,» adds Mari Jose Gómez, internal sales and purchasing manager.

The impact of these improvements goes beyond numbers. The close and constant collaboration with Imperia has been a key factor in this success. «The regular support and advice provided by the Imperia team have allowed us not only to learn how to use the tool more effectively but also to continuously adapt it to our changing needs,» comments Elorza.

Additionally, the tool has enabled Elesa + Ganter Ibérica to better cope with raw material price volatility, optimizing material movements to avoid extra costs and improve margins. This has been crucial in a highly competitive market where maintaining adequate inventory to deliver within 24 hours is a key differentiator.

In conclusion, the collaboration with Imperia has allowed Elesa + Ganter Ibérica not only to improve their operations and reduce delivery times but also to strengthen their market position through better inventory planning and management. The improvement in operational efficiency and the focus on customer satisfaction have been standout aspects of this successful partnership.

Future Plans and Ongoing Strategy

Looking to the future, Elesa + Ganter Ibérica, with the support of Imperia, plans to continue optimizing their supply chain. The flexibility and adaptability of Imperia’s solution allow the company to be prepared for future challenges, maintaining its competitiveness in an ever-evolving market.

Conclusion

The collaboration between Elesa + Ganter Ibérica and Imperia is a clear example of how an effective Supply Chain Planning tool can transform supply chain management, resulting in more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready operations. This success case demonstrates our commitment to innovation and supporting our clients in their evolution towards Industry 4.0.