More and more companies are turning to LEAFIO AI, a globally recognized provider of retail solutions, to enhance their processes. Another successful partnership was recently established – this time with GCA - Grupo Camilo de Alimentos.
The group, which includes the Camilo Atacadista and Camilo Supermercados brands, has been in the brazilian market for over 40 years. The chain currently has 9 stores, all located in the northwest region of Paraná, with an inventory of over 15,000 SKUs.
As part of its efforts to modernize the business, the company decided to switch from its current inventory management software to adopt a more comprehensive solution capable of not only automating processes but also providing insights and a data-driven dashboard. This shift has a direct impact on performance and financial results.
Adopting solutions that could further incorporate the power of Artificial Intelligence was an obvious choice for the managers.
The Next Level in Inventory Optimization
Even with good results, GCA is aiming to take its supply chain management to the next level, which requires process improvements. The main challenges are reducing manual operational tasks, integrating store and Distribution Center planning, and increasing the accuracy of data and results.
To support GCA's strategic objectives, particularly in supply chain management, the partnership with LEAFIO AI is an important step. LEAFIO’s robust Inventory Optimization solution brings the necessary features and functionality to effectively meet the company's needs. Automated tasks include report creation, purchase order generation, internal stock updates, and scheduling with suppliers.
"Our goal is to optimize internal processes, including the operations of the Distribution Center and all our units. When we realized the capabilities of LEAFIO's Inventory Optimization platform, with its high-level automation, AI, and BI, partnering with them was a strategic step toward our sustainable growth", says Vinícius Camilo, Market Intelligence Manager.
Success in the Implementation Phase
The project has already gone through two implementation phases and is proving to be highly successful. GCA quickly recognized LEAFIO's efficiency in the process, which is a key differentiator compared to other solutions.
Besides LEAFIO's fast implementation, taking only a few months to complete, the team's around-the-clock support is also noteworthy.
"Implementation is a crucial step, and it needs to go smoothly because our operations can't be disrupted. The communication between our IT team and the LEAFIO team was impeccable, and we're very pleased with how it went. The data exchange between our ERP and the Inventory system was also very smooth, and we're excited about the first results of the automation, which will soon become visible", says Vinícius Camilo.
Maturity in Planogram Management
The scope of the project also included the implementation of LEAFIO's Planogram Efficiency solution, focused on planogram management. It was implemented simultaneously with the inventory management solution.
Before this project, GCA's retail and wholesale stores lacked a tool for this purpose, and there was no centralized or systematic approach to store layouts. This resulted in a loss of potential efficiency and optimization. Now, the planogramming process is underway. In fact, GCA’s new store was opened using the LEAFIO tool’s planogram.
This partnership opens doors to elevate the business’s maturity in this area, with a tool that enables more structured processes to develop and control store plan execution.
LEAFIO AI Accelerates Entry into the Brazilian Market
For LEAFIO AI, the partnership with GCA is another step toward consolidating its position as a preferred retail solutions provider in the country, following the success story that has already established LEAFIO as an international reference.
About GCA - Grupo Camilo de Alimentos:
GCA is a group that includes Camilo Supermercados and Camilo Atacadista stores, operating in the brazilian market. It has 9 stores located in the northwest region of Paraná, with one more store set to open by September 2024. Of these, 3 are Camilo Supermercados, located in Iguatemi, Mandaguari, and Nova Esperança, and the rest are Camilo Atacadista stores.
About LEAFIO AI Retail Solutions:
The LEAFIO AI Retail Platform provides robust, agile, and adaptable automation solutions for retailers, consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers, and distributors. Serving over 200 companies in 30 countries, LEAFIO develops AI-powered software to enhance supply chain processes, inventory optimization, merchandising management, assortment performance, and commercial promotions forecasting.
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