Vorarlberg-based cycling manufacturer Simplon expands with enterprise mobility solution from Barcotec

Simplon Fahrrad GmbH, Vorarlberg-based manufacturer of premium bicycles sold worldwide since 1961, continues its maxim of always wanting to develop further, also in the area of technology. For example, an enterprise mobility solution from Barcotec implemented in Lockdown helps to map the increasing demand for bicycles even more qualitatively.

When Josef Hämmerle had the idea 60 years ago in Hard on Lake Constance to start a bicycle production with the best technology of the time, an Austrian success story was to be founded. He took as his godfather the Swiss Alpine pass "Simplon" as a brand name. And the commitment to the best technology has remained true to this day, because also in the selection of a solution for the capture and identification of production and logistics data, they chose a good established Austrian partner: Barcotec.

In order to better guarantee the individual production - a Simplon bike is always unique - in the high-quality composition, Barcotec was approached in March 2020, i.e. at the beginning of the lockdown, with the requirement to automate the production and logistics processes. The topic of traceability was at the top of the list for supply chain manager Andreas Clausen, especially for exports and the obligation to provide proof. A solution was sought that, connected to SAP, would raise current optimisation potentials, but still be future-proof for further expansion. The connectivity software "easyMITS" offered the ideal conditions to start with goods receipt and inventory.