An integrated supply chain that drives efficiency and growth

Ahlsell Group has grown to become the market leading wholesaler and trading company in the Nordics for construction equipment and materials for heating, cooling, plumbing, electricity, tools and DIY.

Order management

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From fragmented logistics to a unified system

Being in a highly competitive market, Ahlsell is constantly looking for ways to develop the business and its processes. IMI has supported Ahlsells expansion for many years, enabling an integrated supply chain that use one single system across countries, business units and
market segments.

Having well over hundred thousand products in the assortment, Ahlsell are able to provide real-time information about inventory availability and lead-times, with ability to offer tailored pricing as well as value added services. The omni-channel transparency spans across all warehouses and professional stores, including e-commerce and automated store replenishment.

The vision is clear for the future; we need a resilient IT platform and we believe that IMI will continue to help us meet the future needs of our organization in strengthening our market position and enabling profitable growth.

Claes Seldeby

CEO, Ahlsell

Ahlsell’s challenge

Ahlsell wanted to explore digital commerce opportunities to better serve its customers while centralising supply chain operations and warehouse sites. They needed improved integration and visibility across channels and legal entities for order management, logistics, invoicing, and distribution.

Solution

With IMI’s order & inventory management system, sales operations, purchasing, internet commerce, and order fulfilment were integrated into a single platform. The solution provides advanced logistics capabilities for high-volume execution, while supporting scalability and Ahlsell’s acquisition strategy.