Working from home has proven its worth and many companies would like to keep this option open to their employees in the future. But how do you provide them with the right equipment when working from home? A large company from the financial sector relies on an internal e-commerce store from DATAGROUP, through which employees can order the equipment they need from a wide range of suppliers.
Simplification of the ordering process
DATAGROUP's customer company has several thousand employees, all of whom have different requirements at their home office workstations. To simplify the process, the company therefore relies on an e-commerce store from DATAGROUP. All employees are given a fixed annual budget from which they can order exactly the equipment they need via the store. The store is designed intuitively according to proven e-commerce principles and in the company's branding. Thanks to the uniform appearance, it makes no difference to employees which supplier the desired product is purchased from. They can simply order their personal equipment. If there are any technical problems when ordering, DATAGROUP contact persons are on hand to provide telephone support. DATAGROUP also offers training for new employees or in the event of changes to the online store.
At the same time, the store reduces the administrative workload for the company itself. It can decide which offer is stored in the store and thus also enforce internal security requirements, for example with regard to Bluetooth headsets. Instead of time-consuming billing via the employee's travel expense report, the store offers a simple option that is based on the company's processes and is directly integrated into them.
Transparency and independence
The supplier-independent store allows DATAGROUP customers to integrate a wide variety of suppliers of office furniture and technical equipment. The company is therefore not tied to a single supplier who provides the store, but can negotiate directly with different suppliers and connect them to the e-commerce platform. This also allows companies to benefit from better conditions, as they are flexible in their choice of suppliers. The company also benefits from DATAGROUP's advice on the selection of products on offer, including with regard to sustainability.
The entire procurement process is now transparent: The financial services provider has an overview of what is on offer in the store at all times, as well as control over the suppliers offering the equipment in the store. Store managers can also view daily statistics on the products purchased.
