Virtual Purchasing Office
Published in Augsburg Journal
The Gersthofen-based paperless company UNITEC D GmbH, specializing in the procurement of high-tech industrial products, was the first company to use e-procurement in the outsourcing sector offer.
The main customers include IVECO-Magirus and Michelin. The virtual purchasing office reduces inventory while providing 24/7 Internet access to critical data. CEO Vincenzo Marino has developed the company from its location in the industrial heart of Germany into a leading provider of integrated delivery services.
UNITEC's innovative approach combines traditional procurement expertise with cutting-edge internet technologies, creating a virtual warehouse that supplies industrial clusters across Europe. The company achieved sales of 8 million marks through its unique outsourcing model.
The article highlights how UNITEC pioneered the concept of the “virtual purchasing office” — a fully digital, paperless operation that manages procurement for multiple industrial customers simultaneously and reduces costs by at least 25% while improving supply chain reliability.
