How has Bouygues Construction industrialized the management of its international logistics flows?

In the construction industry, a single delivery delay translates instantly into costly downtime on-site. Whether it’s critical safety equipment or custom-engineered components, every element must fit into a precision-timed schedule. A minor logistical hiccup doesn't just delay one part; it stalls multiple trades simultaneously. For Bouygues Construction, upstream visibility is the safety lock on project execution.

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The Challenge: Eliminating Operational Blind Spots

Managing an ecosystem of 70,000 suppliers without a unified view of logistics flows was taking a toll on team efficiency. Fragmented, non-integrated processes made tracking a nightmare; on the ground, the lack of reliable arrival dates forced site managers into a cycle of endless manual follow-ups.

This drain on time was incompatible with the Group’s productivity standards, creating a disconnect between procurement, logistics, and site supervisors. For Eric Bouret, Chief Procurement Officer, the priority was clear: bridge these fragmented manual processes to offer collaborative, harmonized, and structured tracking.

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The Strategy: Automating to Empower Field Teams

Bouygues Construction selected Winddle to orchestrate its global supply chain. By connecting the platform to their ERP and Ivalua, the Group created a direct information bridge, effectively shattering data silos:

• Self-Service Information: Key milestones are accessible in real-time to all stakeholders. If a manufacturing date shifts at the factory, the construction site knows immediately—no phone calls required.
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• International Standardization: A single workflow adopted across 35 nationalities ensures global operational consistency, regardless of the complexity or diversity of the flows.
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• Data-Driven Management: Immediate access to performance indicators and native carbon footprint calculations for all shipments.
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"We were looking for a solution capable of harmonizing a wide variety of operational processes while adapting to the specificities of our industry. One of the key factors in choosing Winddle was its ability to cover such a diverse range of procurement flows."
Eric Bouret, Chief Procurement Officer.

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Results: Execution Secured by Data

The shift to this collaborative model delivered an immediate performance leap, transforming passive tracking into a proactive engine of reliability:

• Significant Productivity Gains: Daily tracking is streamlined, freeing teams from time-consuming manual reminders.
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• 100% Carbon Visibility: The environmental impact of every shipment is now calculated and reported to clients, fully integrating the supply chain into the Group’s CSR strategy.
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• Automated Reporting: 100% of logistics performance reports are now automated foroptimized management.
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• Schedule Integrity: Total control over key dates ensures continuous work on-site and the fulfillment of client commitments.