Acorus buys materials better thanks to artificial intelligence

Digital technology at the service of commercial performance

As rising raw material prices and supply chain challenges continue to impact the construction sector, Acorus has developed a centralized purchasing tool called Acoshop, which lists all suppliers, their products and brands, as well as all distributors. Acoshop, connected to the Toucan data processing and analysis platform, centralizes the offerings of all suppliers and distributors of renovation materials and equipment. Embedded with artificial intelligence, this platform, which can be viewed on desktop and mobile devices, allows buyers to easily compare prices and make the best choices.

Data that is understandable to all and easy to access

Thanks to artificial intelligence algorithms, all purchasing indicators are grouped into a single interface, allowing buyers to identify the best-priced supply sources in real time. Each month, 750 employees (out of 1900) use Acoshop for their purchases, thus accessing:

• the entire catalog of product references from manufacturers and distributors
• visual and clear information on the evolution of purchase prices
• inflation on baskets of products used for construction sites and at customers' premises
• where to buy the cheapest at any given time
• the summary in value and volume of purchases over a desired period

Acoshop offers purchasing management allowing ultimately to generate savings for customers, with 100% digital purchase tracking. And for this, no team training was required to understand the tool, thanks to an easy-to-understand interface.

For Christophe Chalvin, director of the Acorus Lab: "Being able to align the Purchasing department and operational teams around a digital platform, allowing for better price comparisons of all building renovation materials and equipment, is a real asset for our profession, particularly in the current context. It's an undeniable competitive advantage for our technicians, who can make their purchases at the best price, with complete autonomy. This is a way for Acorus to significantly accelerate its digital transformation in the field."