Gedimat, the leading group of independent distributors for building and construction materials in France, has chosen the search and navigation solution Sinequa CS in a strategic project to strengthen their economic growth.

Gedimat has 5,500 employees and a network of 200 independent distributors spread over 420 outlets in France and Belgium. The Company offers its distributors a set of back-office services that can centralise all the information required for purchasing, merchandising, communication and training. These services are accessible online by all employees and distributors through a secure single point of access enabled via Sinequa CS.

This solution gives the group’s distributors comprehensive access to the product database and allows them to take advantage of pricing tools, finding catalogues, and promotional offers. Each distributor has access to its financial results, enabling companies to compare turnover by product family with national and regional results.

“Sinequa CS gives our distributors access to the information they need in order to be successful” said Thierry Millet, CIO of Gedimat. “We wanted to be associated with a supplier that is experienced, recognised and able to accompany us in this strategic project. Sinequa was selected for its ability to manage security issues whilst quickly and easily connecting to company data sources and the relevance of answers.”

“Improving the quality of the relationship between distributors and Gedimat, is at the heart of issues addressed by Sinequa” said Jean Ferré, CEO of Sinequa. “This goes beyond sharing information, but also improving the flow of business processes, such as monitoring prices, access to inventory, merchandising and promotional materials. With Sinequa’s connector library (over 45 connectors available) the project was completed in a few weeks. The complex security constraints, given the confidentiality of data for distributors, have been fully managed by CS Sinequa without specific development. Sinequa allows Gedimat to deliver value to its distributors quickly and efficiently.”

 
About Gedimat - www.gedimat.fr

Gedimat is the leading French group of independent distributors in building and construction materials on the French and Belgian market with 200 distributors, 420 outlets and more than 5,500 employees.

From foundations to finishes, each Gedimat outlet proposes concrete solutions for construction needs, and efficiently responds to the needs of both professionals and individuals.
Gedimat offers a wide range of products, from materials, carpentry, and tiling to plumbing, exterior, and home improvement. From foundations to finishes, the 50 000 product references Gedimat offers meet all your needs and are selected according to strict criteria such as quality, image and reputation of suppliers.
     
Close to home, your Gedimat point of sale is headed by a responsible professional, eager to satisfy its customers. Wherever you are, our 5500 staff is at your disposal to offer advice and solutions.

With more than 420 outlets in France and Belgium, the power of the Gedimat network lets you take advantage of the most favorable prices.

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