ELECTRONICS

AIR CONDITIONING & PURIFICATION

€450 MILLION

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Daikin

More effective tendering and cost reduction

CUSTOMER

Daikin Industries Ltd. is the Japanese multinational world leader in built-in air conditioning systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Founded in 1924, it is now present in 135 countries with over 40,000 employees and 37 production centers. It has been operating in Italy since 1968. Daikin Air Conditioning Italy S.p.A. was founded in 2002. Today it is the Italian leader in the field of air conditioning and heating for residential applications as well as in systems for commercial and industrial applications. Three offices in the territory ensure a widespread presence for professional and private customers.

Today, with Ticontract, we can access a database of tens of thousands of carriers in cloud mode.

Claudio Bettella, Supply Chain Director South Europe
Daikin

CHALLENGES

  • Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of each tender
  • Expand the supplier portfolio
  • Rationalize the number of suppliers
  • Reduce the disruption caused by spot market bidding requests
  • Cut costs

SOLUTION

To address these challenges and to gain a better understanding of the European transport market in a fast and energy-efficient manner, Daikin has chosen the Transporeon Ticontract e-tendering platform. The platform guarantees:

  • Autonomous creation of matrices for simple or even complex tenders
  • Access to a database of 30,000 logistics service providers to identify new and suitable operators
  • Best possible logistics costs

Ergebnisse

MORE EFFICIENCY

Reduction of 32% in the time taken to manage tenders

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LESS DISRUPTION

Thanks to a 40% reduction in requested spot market offers

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STREAMLINING THE CARRIER DATABASE

Better qualification of carriers has enabled a reduction of 13% in the numbers of carriers

COST REDUCTION

7-8% cost reduction with the predominant use of known suppliers