Domingo Alonso Group and Velorcios Group create the first Technology Purchasing Center in the Canary Islands

At the presentation of the new Purchasing Center, Óliver Alonso, President and CEO of Domingo Alonso Group, commented: «Operational efficiency is a crucial factor for the success of all companies and, by consolidating our purchases through this Central, we improve our processes through a strategic alliance that will provide us access to key market information».

For his part, Pedro Andueza, CEO of Velorcios Group, highlighted the importance that this type of initiative has for the Canary Islands because the island market has a series of singularities in technological matters that They are very difficult to cover with traditional models. “This project improves productivity, reduces costs, increases knowledge and optimizes logistics and efficiency in operations,” he emphasized.

The project, whose process will be completed at the end of 2024, hopes to be able to add value to other Canarian companies that can join this Purchasing Center, sharing tech knowledge and reducing direct and indirect costs.

The implementation of this IT Purchasing Center in the Canary Islands will not only improve the competitiveness of local companies, but will also contribute significantly to the economic and technological development of the region.

This collaboration agreement will enhance a series of strategic aspects for the development of both companies.

Scale economics

Volume will be brought together to improve acquisition prices, with greater knowledge of a greater variety of manufacturers that have specific certifications, optimizing both purchase prices for the end customer and the rebates generated by operations.

Resource Optimization

Which causes a reduction in operating and management costs, automating processes to facilitate productivity improvements in the purchasing process. Also the creation of an intranet portal with approved products, allowing management and acquisition times to be reduced.

Storage and logistics

Storage will be regional, which will reduce delivery times and improve productivity.

Promotion of innovation and digitalization

With better prices and access to advanced technologies, companies can invest more in innovation and the digitalization of their processes. This is especially relevant for the Canary Islands, because economic diversification and modernization of the business fabric are key objectives for regional development.

Adaptation to local needs

Being located in the Canary Islands allows the Purchasing Center to better understand and adapt to the specific needs and challenges of both companies, including logistical and connectivity aspects typical of an island region.