Optimized Certification Compliance
Algodonera optimized the controls required for maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, making operations more practical and ensuring compliance deadlines are met
Significant Paper Reduction
The reduced use of paper generated significant positive results, both environmentally and in terms of management speed and efficiency
Enhanced Strategic & Indicator Management
The SoftExpert solutions allowed the company to manage according to quality standards, diffuse strategic objectives across departments, and maintain control based on key performance indicators
Algodonera Avellaneda has five cotton gins distributed throughout Argentinean provinces, responsible for picking 3,000 tons per day. The company is the first in this segment in Argentina and one of the country’s main cotton fiber exporters. The spinning plant benefits from applied technology in conventional and open-end spinning systems. The company’s activities include production processes, final products, and knit fabrics. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
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The Challenge
Algodonera Avellaneda identified the need to conduct all the Group’s management in a global fashion and integrate their existing Oracle and SoftExpert systems to facilitate integrated management. The company aimed to streamline operations, reduce overload, and ensure compliance with various quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety standards.
The Solution
Algodonera Avellaneda implemented SoftExpert CPM (Corporate Performance Management) and SoftExpert EQM (Enterprise Quality Management) solutions. With EQM, Algodonera automated the administration of quality management norm compliance. CPM allowed the company to utilize strategic maps, graphic analyses, and diagrams to extend the cause-effect relationship of its processes and key indicators. This also provided the ability to define and review strategy and maintain control based on key performance indicators. The solution is fully web-based, offers integrated modules, customization, and facilitates future expansion, supporting various departments.
The Results
The implementation of SoftExpert CPM and EQM brought numerous benefits to Algodonera Avellaneda. The company achieved significant improvements in managing quality and indicators, making operations more practical and efficient.
Key benefits include:
- Shortened time to meet goals: Streamlined processes to achieve objectives faster.
- Reduced overload for certified companies: Minimized operational burdens related to certifications.
- Enhanced compliance and support: Improved ability to identify and adapt to standard and regulation requirements, ensuring adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
- Increased transparency and visibility: Provided clear insights into processes for all employees.
- Improved organizational efficiency and productivity: Optimized management of documents and overall operations.
- Strategic alignment: Successfully diffused strategic objectives throughout all departments and aligned them across strategic, tactical, and operational levels.
- Significant paper reduction: Achieved positive environmental and financial results from reduced printed document circulation.
In summary, SoftExpert solutions enabled Algodonera Avellaneda to maintain robust controls for certifications, leading to more practical operations, improved management speed, and substantial savings in paper usage.
