Holcim

Uber for concrete: an end to end solution for the biggest cement manufacturer in the world

Challenge

The Holcim Group, legally known as Holcim Limited, (formerly known as LafargeHolcim) is a Swiss multinational company that manufactures building materials. This world-leading building solution provider needed:

  • Decrease physical contact via elimination of paper exchange (COVID-19 initiative)
  • Increase the delivery acceptance speed, as well as shorten the billing time
  • Automate manual processes performed by dispatchers
  • Integrate several internal systems

Solution

  • Implemented Uber like experience for Concrete ordering, truck dispatching and mix delivery
  • Created rich REST API for multi-platform communication.
  • Used Google Map integrations, algorithms for ETA and geo-fencing, weather-related libraries, and other.

Outcome

  • Developed a suite of applications (for Web, Android, iOS) and solutions that help Holcim improving their operations and providing value to their customers and employees.
  • Enabled Holcim to capture more market share in a highly comparative, low margin sector
  • Reduced complexity for Holcim’s clients by automating just in time order rework/lot modifications 

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