Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Cement
- Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Construction Management
- Construction Site Monitoring
Services
- Testing & Certification
About The Customer
Grup Heracles was founded in 2005, as a result of mergers among some of the largest companies in the Principality of Andorra engaged in the construction industry and related services. With over 60 years of experience in this sector, Grup Heracles has become a leading enterprise in this area of economic activity. The group offers high-quality solutions for even the most complex infrastructure projects. The Andorran group currently integrates all the activities involved in the construction cycle: management, production, construction, distribution, and waste management for environmental restoration. Grup Heracles maintains a strong commitment to the development of its activity in the construction sector in civil and building construction and environmental care.
The Challenge
Grup Heracles, a leading construction enterprise in Andorra, was facing challenges due to its exponential growth. The company's business and administration department identified the need to digitize work reports that contained daily information regarding workers, goods, and resources. Prior to implementing AuraQuantic, Grup Heracles managed its client portfolio, policies, goods, and monitoring of the different phases of the construction process, using standard office software without any digitized document management. This resulted in long delays when managing different types of procedures, customer dissatisfaction, and a loss of competitiveness compared to other companies in the same sector. Employees were burdened with an increased workload, as they were responsible for monitoring processes and checking and rectifying errors in manual processes. The company's first challenge was the digitization of the project reports, which used to be 100% paper-based processes. The second challenge involved the creation of a centralized unit where the data needed to complete the sales process could be stored and accessed in real time.
The Solution
After analyzing and identifying the challenges faced by Grup Heracles, it was decided to implement AuraQuantic gradually in the organization. This gave employees time to adapt to the use of the platform, thereby avoiding any kind of resistance to change related to the use of new technology. The platform implementation was divided into three main phases: solution development, testing, and putting it into production. Initially, a customized solution was created to respond to the main problems detected by the company such as lack of control and visibility of the delivery process, manual and erroneous data recording, and difficulties keeping track of subcontracted personnel. After the proposal had been analyzed, a two-month testing period was initiated. This allowed the different departments to adapt to the use of the tool progressively and easily, thanks to its intuitive interface. The good results obtained during the testing and production phases have enabled Grup Heracles to continue automating business processes on the AuraQuantic platform.
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