GS Interfer supplies fasteners, door hardware, hinges, locks and hardware to hardware store chains in the Netherlands and Belgium. They also provide impulse concepts in the areas of hand tools, painting supplies and personal protective equipment.

After the merger betweenand Interfer, multiple versions of product data emerged, with no central source of truth. This led to inconsistent and unreliable information, which hindered both customers and internal teams.

Product information was scattered across different systems, making management and access difficult. Translating data was time-consuming and inefficient. Documents such as manuals and certificates were often not properly linked to products, making information difficult to retrieve.

In addition, user roles and responsibilities within data management were unclear, creating operational inefficiencies. Finally, pressure was mounting from retailers to provide structured data through GS1 - something the organization was not ready for.

Qmica was chosen as a SaaS solution because of its user-friendliness, smooth integration with existing systems and proven expertise in data standards.

The implementation of the new system has significantly improved operational processes. Product information is now managed centrally, ensuring efficient management and improved data quality.

Thanks to automatic product feeds and GS1 integration, customers always receive up-to-date, standardized data, without manual intervention.

The translation process has also been accelerated, making it easier to manage multilingual information. Finally, clear user management ensures efficiency and transparency.