Egger makes sourcing simpler for buyers and suppliers alike
About
Egger is a global manufacturer of wood-based materials, supplying furniture, interior design, flooring, and building industries with a broad product portfolio across international markets.
Industry
Manufacturing
Revenue
€4.13 Billion EUR
Challenge
Egger, a global manufacturer of wood-based materials, strives to achieve the highest levels of quality, reliability, and on-time delivery. To achieve this, purchasing teams must secure goods and services at the right cost while ensuring supply continuity. Before Archlet, sourcing was handled mainly through Excel and email. Tenders lacked transparency, negotiations were scattered across inboxes, and data was often stored in private folders. “We used to handle most tenders manually with Excel and email,” says Catherine Frey, Process & Systems Senior Specialist. “It was time-consuming and lacked transparency.”
Solution
In 2023, Egger adopted Archlet to make sourcing more efficient, transparent, and user-friendly. What stood out was the intuitive design, supplier-friendly setup, and advanced bid analytics including scenario optimization. “From the very first demo it was clear Archlet removed barriers,” Catherine explains. “Suppliers register and bid easily, and our teams can invite new suppliers directly to expand competition.” Because Archlet is simple to use, even colleagues who only run tenders occasionally can work in the tool without training. Suppliers with limited IT skills also find it straightforward.
Results
The benefits were felt quickly:
- More supplier engagement, thanks to easier registration and bidding
- Greater transparency, with tenders tracked in one place instead of hidden in email
- Faster award analysis, with scenario functionality supporting quicker decisions
- Higher trust, as procurement now delivers clear data and faster feedback
“Scenario analysis has sped up bid comparisons and given stakeholders useful insights,” Catherine says. “That has built trust internally and shown procurement as a strong partner.” Suppliers also view Egger more positively, with fairer competition and easier participation. Christian Nothdurfter, CPO at Egger, adds: “In line with our vision, we wanted digitalized and cost-optimized processes, and Archlet was a great match. It helps us drive efficiency and achieve savings while staying true to our core values of quality, respect, and progress. At the same time, it supports compliance by proving fairness and competition in every tender.”
What’s next?
Egger looks forward to using Archlet’s AI features and new system integrations to move closer to a fully integrated source-to-contract process. “Archlet keeps improving and listens to feedback and it feels like working with a true partner,” Catherine says.
