CASE STUDY
Customer Story Landgard
Landgard eG is Germany’s leading marketing producer cooperative in the horticulture and fresh produce industry, owned by producers and supplying a wide range of flowers, plants, fruit and vegetables to specialist wholesalers, retailers, garden centres, DIY stores and supermarkets on a regional, national and international level.
Challenge
Previously, Landgard’s main challenges involved manually collecting and managing supplier certificates. They had access to multiple databases, such as GLOBAL.G.A.P , BRC, and IFS, but in every case they had to check and download certificates manually and one by one. Therefore, the management and updating of expiring certificates was also a challenge, as their previous system only alerted them when certificates were about to expire one week prior to the expiring date, naturally leading to a consuming buildup of reminders and the challenge of being aware of which certificates had been renewed. On top of that, they struggled to obtain a global view of their supply chains and their compliance, which also became necessary due to new certification requirements such as GLOBALG.A.P.’s Chain of Custody. All of which lich led to the issue of having the fear of purchasing products without proper certifications and failing audits.
Solution
Simvia provided the perfect solution for Landgard's challenges. The platform's interfaces with GLOBALG.A.P. and BRC databases eliminating the need for manual downloads and automating the certificate management process. Simvia centralized certification information, ensuring real-time updates and a comprehensive view of supply chain certifications.
Result
The implementation of Simvia brought significant outcomes for Landgard. The connections Simvia has with GLOBALG.A.P. and BRC databases improved compliance management while notifications regarding lost certifications finally provided a sense of security during audits. Finally, the platform’s intuitive features streamlined workflows, saving time and enhancing efficiency.
One of the decision-making factors that led to Landgard choosing Simvia over other solutions was its tailored functionalities and precise alignment with their needs. The introduction and implementation of the platform was efficient, and thought-through, Landgard gladly expressed high satisfaction with the process.
Simvia helped Landgard's drastically improve their supplier certificate management. The platform's automation, centralized view, and compliance features ensured smooth operations and improved supplier relationships. Langard advises companies considering Simvia to keep supplier information organized and take advantage of the tool's intuitiveness. Simvia's streamlined processes and real-time insights offer peace of mind and facilitate successful audits.
