Corporate activity
Finke Mineralölwerk GmbH is an innovative, medium-sized Hoyer company headquartered in Visselhövede, Lower Saxony, which specializes in the development, production and distribution of high-quality lubricants under the renowned Aviaticon brand.
With over 140 years of tradition dating back to 1884, Finke has established itself as a reliable partner on the international market and enjoys an excellent reputation in the mineral oil industry.
Finke's wide-ranging product portfolio not only includes lubricants, but also the distribution of AdBlue®. Finke was the first company in Germany to receive certification for this from the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Furthermore, as European Master Distributor of LUBRIPLATE Lubricants Co., Finke is a leader in the field of food grade lubricants and offers solutions that meet the highest quality standards.Finke is also the sole distributor of the Texaco brand in Germany. For many private label customers, Finke handles the filling of high-quality lubricants into customized containers. The quality of the products has top priority.
A strict quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 ensures that these standards are consistently adhered to. In addition, the in-house laboratory ensures that product quality is maintained with regular control analyses. With a clear focus on innovation and customer orientation, Finke Mineralölwerk GmbH remains ideally equipped to continue operating successfully in the future.
Initial situation
As a buyer in a highly competitive market, the company was faced with the challenge of not only negotiating the best conditions for its products, but also increasing the efficiency of its procurement processes in the long term. In particular, the optimization of cardboard procurement was a central concern.
Project information
- Customer Finke Mineralölwerk GmbH. A Hoyer company.
- Date Q3/2024
- Address Rudolf-Diesel-Str. 1 27374 Visselhövede Germany
Aim of the collaboration
The collaboration with PAXLY was intended to provide a solution to make the procurement of cardboard packaging more efficient and transparent.
By using the PAXLY software, Finke not only wanted to standardize the specifications of the cardboard packaging, but also to realign the entire tendering process in order to achieve sustainable cost savings and process optimizations.
THE RESULTS -
What did it achieve?
Thanks to PAXLY, Finke was able to realize significant cost savings. The software's transparent price analysis made it possible to track price developments on the market and thus check price increases by suppliers.
The entire The entire tendering process was simplified considerably: relevant parameters were stored once so that tenders could be sent to all potential suppliers with just a few clicks.
Negotiating the best prices
In a highly competitive market, it is crucial for us not only to negotiate the best prices, but also to maximize the efficiency of our processes. In our search for an optimal solution for our cardboard procurement, we came across PAXLY. The user-friendly platform enabled us to conduct a comprehensive tender that not only standardized the specifications of our cardboard boxes, but also provided valuable insights into production. Thanks to PAXLY's broad network, we were able to further refine our packaging solutions and realize cost savings. We keep track of current developments in the market and can therefore avoid purchasing prices that are too high. Working with PAXLY was a decision that paid off. The onboarding was very professional, we knew at all times what was going to happen next - a perfect thread. We are delighted with the increase in efficiency and look forward to working with them in the future!