IS427:AY1314T1 Europe (G1) - Organizations: Lille: Vekia
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The Company
- Lille based start-up, founded in 2008
- Supply chain management software company providing 4 products
- Vekia SAS designs and develops predictive management software for the trade and distribution industry
- Provides solutions in the areas of food distribution, retail, online selling, and outside distribution
Products/Services
- ProBuy: Manage workflow
- Vekia Plan: Forecasting and planning functionalities
- Provisia: Optimise inventory management
- ProOrder: Prediction and calculation of potential sales
SWOT Analysis
Strength:
- Strong technical background
- Excellent understanding of business areas: Xerox and Computer Assoc.
- Dual software and consultancy services
Weakness:
- Each function in a different software
Opportunities:
- Expand: Accounting management
- Expand: Transport management
- Expand: On-the-go tracking of supplies
- Growing business opportunities in Asia
Threats:
- Many competitors in Europe and Asia
- Established market leader in business solution software
Industry Analysis
- Worldwide Supply Chain Management Software Market Grew 7.1 Percent to Reach $8.3 Billion in 2012 – Gartner, 2013
- Supply chain remains a key source of competitive advantage in driving business growth objectives. – Gartner, 2013
- North America and Western Europe continue to be the prime consumers of SCM software. However, Western European growth slowed, and Asia/Pacific continued to experience robust growth, reflecting a shift toward investment in technology in emerging-market manufacturing centers. – Gartner, 2013
Competitor Analysis: Singapore
Presentation Slides
You can download our Vekia Company Presentation Slides here.
References
- chinabusinessreview (2009). Supply Chain Actions to Improve China Sourcing, chinabusinessreview. [Online] Available from: http://www.chinabusinessreview.com/supply-chain-actions-to-improve-china-sourcing/ [Retrieved on 24102013].
- highjump (2013). China Continues to Demand Supply Chain Management Technology, highjump. [Online] Available from: http://www.highjump.com/blog/geeks-at-heart/china-continues-to-demand-supply-chain-management-technology [Retrieved on 24102013].
