Vincenzo Marino worked for a company that used robots in an automobile industry assembly line. There, he watched workers idle as the factory waited for a crucial part that someone had forgotten to order. “Every time you make a mistake, the company loses time and money,” notes Marino. In 1989, Marino left to join Unitec, an outsourcing provider specializing in supply chain management and logistics. The company has two offices in Europe, one in Augsburg, Germany, and the other in Saubaudia, Italy. Marino, the CEO, was determined to improve the process. Marino says his goal was to offer his customers the ability to consolidate their purchases and make Unitec their one-stop purchasing office. The outsourcing provider would help your buyers avoid costly purchasing mistakes, consolidate purchases to save money, and simplify billing. Marino started his outsourcing venture with the automotive industry because that was where his expertise lay. Now Unitec has added the printing, rubber and chemical industries to its client list. Your typical customer has 10,000 or more suppliers.
E-Procurement evolving in Europe – SCM Digest
