Overview

For more than a century, Calligaris has embodied the excellence of Italian furniture design.

Founded in 1923, the company has successfully evolved across generations, continuously adapting to changing lifestyles and market demands.

Today, Calligaris operates in an increasingly fast-paced and fragmented market, where timely access to reliable information and a fully digitalized procurement process are essential.

Slow access to critical information inevitably leads to delayed deliveries, longer lead times, and limited visibility into supplier commitments and delivery status.

To address these challenges, Calligaris needed a technology platform capable of supporting both the operational management of procurement processes and collaboration with suppliers.

Challenge

  • Reduce operational inefficiencies
  • Improve operational support for procurement activities
  • Manage suppliers more strategically
  • Adopt a collaboration platform that aligns with existing corporate procedures

Solution

IUNGO Procurement, of which activated modules:

  • Purchasing Orders
  • Reminders and delivery plans
  • Supplier Qualification
  • Document management
  • Declaration of origin of goods
  • ASN
  • Non conformities

Why IUNGO?

  • User-friendly: A clear and intuitive web interface.
  • Simple: Well-structured functionalities designed for ease of use.
  • Reliable: Automatic notifications, reminders, and benchmark activities delivered on time.
  • Insightful: The ability to consolidate and present the right information whenever needed.
  • Comprehensive: A complete suite for supplier collaboration.
  • Seamlessly integrated: Fully integrates with ERP systems and other enterprise applications.
  • Cost-effective: Outstanding value for money.
  • Universal: Thanks to IUNGOmail, every supplier can be engaged without additional software, portals, or extra costs.

Results

  • Significant improvement in supplier order confirmation timeliness.
  • More accurate and reliable information thanks to full traceability of every interaction and complete change history.
  • Time savings for expediters when managing supplier communications.
  • Supplier performance measured through IUNGO KPIs.
  • Increased Procurement efficiency, allowing buyers to focus only on exceptions and priority activities.
  • Faster and more accurate visibility into process progress and operational status.
  • Simplified and accelerated inbound logistics through the use of Advance Shipping Notices (ASNs).
  • Cost savings in export operations thanks to accurate and up-to-date Certificates of Origin.
  • A continuously updated supplier database, enabling sourcing events to be launched quickly with qualified suppliers through the integration of Supplier Qualification and RFQ processes, while also supporting the integration of ESG criteria into supplier evaluation.
  • More effective Non-Conformance Management thanks to a centralized repository with consistent data classification and easy access to historical information.