Virtual Purchasing Office
Published in Augsburg Journal
The paperless company UNITEC D GmbH, based in Gersthofen and specializing in the procurement of high-tech industrial products, was the first company to offer e-procurement in outsourcing.
Main customers include IVECO-Magirus and Michelin. The virtual purchasing office reduces inventory while maintaining 24/7 internet access to critical data. CEO Vincenzo Marino has transformed the company into a leading provider of integrated supply services from its base in Germany's industrial heartland.
UNITEC's innovative approach combines traditional procurement expertise with cutting-edge internet technologies, creating a virtual warehouse serving industrial clusters across Europe. The company achieved 8 million revenue milestones 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, reducing costs by at least 25% while improving supply chain reliability.
