Comarch’s business objectives and solutions

The retail sector in the UK often encounters significant challenges with outdated invoicing systems, which are prone to inefficiencies and manual errors. Many of these systems lack the flexibility required to adapt to the specific legal and commercial environments of different markets. 

This challenge is compounded by a scarcity of adequate documentation and support, as the original system developers approach retirement. Comarch responds to these challenges by advocating a shift towards digital transformation. Our automated invoicing solutions include managed services such as data enrichment, validations, and document routing, all designed to enhance efficiency and reduce errors. 

These solutions are crucial for businesses to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving retail landscape, improving their ability to adjust to local market specifics. 

Comarch's commitment to research and development is a cornerstone of our strategy to deliver innovative, tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients. Our R&D initiatives focus on incorporating the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, enhancing collaboration capabilities, and fortifying data security. By continually gathering client feedback and analysing market trends, we ensure our solutions not only respond to current demands but also anticipate future market needs. 

This proactive approach helps our clients to achieve substantial business improvements and maintain competitiveness. Our recent developments include enhancing the usability of our systems to ensure they are both intuitive and powerful, enabling businesses to optimise their operations with greater efficiency. 

Comarch's innovative ERP and e-Invoicing solutions utilise advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to automate critical business processes such as data entry, invoice processing, and report generation. This intelligent process automation not only significantly speeds up operations by reducing processing times but also minimises human errors, enhancing overall operational reliability. 

The modern, intuitive user interface of our systems is specifically designed to be user-friendly and can be customised to meet individual user preferences and roles, ensuring quick access to necessary information and functionalities. This customisation extends to mobile devices, allowing staff to perform key tasks and access critical data on the go, thereby enhancing flexibility and productivity. 

Moreover, Comarch provides contextual help and guidance within the software itself, offering users step-by-step instructions which facilitate a quicker learning curve and higher productivity. These features collectively contribute to a more engaged workforce, significantly aiding in employee retention and reducing the turnover rates which are particularly costly in today's competitive job market. 

In our endeavour to uphold high standards of project management and sustainability, Comarch's strategic partnerships play a pivotal role. We collaborate with industry leaders like BP and Carlsberg, leveraging these relationships to foster innovation and sustainability in project management. 

Our green data centers, for example, utilise renewable energy sources and advanced cooling technologies to minimise environmental impact, reflecting our commitment to sustainable practices. Additionally, our e-Invoicing solutions promote paperless operations, significantly reducing our clients' environmental footprints by minimising paper waste and associated transportation emissions. Comarch also ensures that our supply chain practices are sustainable. 

We work closely with suppliers to adhere to a strict code of conduct that emphasises environmental responsibility. Furthermore, our company-wide initiatives encourage employees to engage in environmental sustainability, enhancing the overall ecological consciousness of our organization. 

Comarch's robust portfolio in the UK includes significant projects like the comprehensive ERP system implementation for major UK retailers and enterprises. This system has dramatically streamlined clients' supply chain and inventory management, enhancing operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction levels. 

The real-time data sharing and enhanced supplier collaboration facilitated by our system have further refined clients' operational capabilities, leading to improved administrative efficiency. These substantial improvements underscore our deep market knowledge and industry-specific expertise, which enable us to deliver highly customised and effective solutions that significantly bolster the operational efficiency and market competitiveness of our UK clients. 

Our extensive global presence provides us with unique insights into international business trends and regulatory changes, which significantly benefit our UK clientele. For instance, the rise of digital technologies and the increasing emphasis on sustainability are global trends that are reshaping industry standards and consumer expectations in the UK. 

Our solutions are designed to help UK businesses capitalise on these trends by enhancing digitalisation, improving sustainability, and fostering exceptional customer experiences. By integrating advanced technologies like AI and IoT into our solutions, we enable businesses to not only meet but exceed the evolving expectations of their customers, ensuring a seamless adaptation to these global shifts. 

This strategic advantage is particularly valuable for UK businesses aiming to expand internationally or to improve their domestic market penetration. 

Comarch offers a distinct blend of local expertise backed by global insights, delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage in the UK market. Our solutions support a range of business needs, from financial management and customer relationship management to supply chain optimisation and business intelligence. 

This functionality, coupled with the flexibility of our solutions, allows UK businesses to swiftly adapt to market changes and scale their operations efficiently. Our comprehensive understanding of business needs ensures that our clients can focus on growth and innovation, solidifying Comarch's position as a trusted provider of ERP and e-Invoicing solutions in the UK. 

Bartlomiej Wójtowicz has amassed a significant tenure of 16 years specialising in B2B communications within the supply chain domain. Initially, his focus was on the expansion of the EDI market across Central Europe. He currently spearheads the development of the Comarch BU E-INVOICING portfolio. This leading platform is pivotal in streamlining and automating supply chain and invoicing operations. In his strategic role, Bartlomiej orchestrates comprehensive communication strategies involving key UK stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, logistics operators, and service providers, to facilitate the fluid exchange of data spanning commercial, logistic, and financial arenas. 

Since its establishment in 1993, Comarch has accumulated over three decades of expertise in the design, implementation, and integration of customised IT solutions, catering to a wide array of industries such as retail, consumer goods, DIY, logistics, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas, particularly within the UK market. Comarch specialises in advanced solutions for data exchange and document management, focusing on enhancing master data management, e-procurement, e-invoicing, and AP/AR processes. As a provider of comprehensive end-to-end procure-to-pay solutions, Comarch supports robust B2B network capabilities that ensure fast and reliable data communication with over 100,000 entities globally, including prominent UK and global companies like Metro Systems, Carrefour, Leroy Merlin, BP, BIC, Unilever, Rossmann, Valeant, Valeo, and Technicolor.