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\n Digital Solutions for Retail and Large-Scale Distribution <\/h1>\n \n

\n Supply chain digitalization, order management, and B2B e-invoicing <\/h4>\n \n

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Optimize your supply chain processes with Intesa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t

In the Large-scale Retail and Trade sector<\/strong>, supply chain digitalization involves integrating information systems between retailers, suppliers, and logistics providers<\/strong> to automate document exchange<\/strong> (orders, shipping notices, and e-invoices) and enhance process visibility.<\/p>\n

Intesa<\/strong>\u2019s digital solutions enable the digitalization and automation of the entire order-to-cash cycle<\/strong>, improving supplier collaboration and increasing retail supply chain<\/strong> transparency.<\/p>\n

By leveraging technologies such as EDI, electronic signatures, document management, and compliant digital archiving<\/strong>, retail companies can streamline operational workflows and ensure regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n

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Digitalization Trends in Large-Scale Retail<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The Retail and Large-Scale Distribution sector is undergoing a profound digital transformation. In 2024, online product purchases in Italy reached \u20ac40 billion, a 5% increase<\/strong>. In parallel, large-scale retail companies are increasingly investing in the digitalization of document processes and integrated supply chain management to improve efficiency and traceability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Use cases for digital solutions in Large-Scale Retail and Trade<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Order Cycle Digitalization: Digital Order Management in Large-Scale Retail<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

With Intesa\u2019s EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)<\/strong> solutions, you can automate the exchange of commercial documents, such as orders, order confirmations, and invoices, by integrating them directly into corporate management systems.<\/p>\n

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This reduces manual errors, accelerates processes, and improves collaboration between business partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Delivery and transport document management: e-DDT digitalization<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Intesa\u2019s solutions enable the digitalization of transport documents (DDT<\/strong>) and the structured management of all logistics and delivery information.<\/p>\n

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This improves supply chain control and ensures greater transparency throughout the distribution processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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B2B e-invoicing and supplier integration in the Large-scale Retail sector<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Intesa\u2019s e-invoicing platform<\/strong> enables the automated sending and receiving of electronic invoices, integrating workflows directly with ERP systems while ensuring full tax compliance.<\/p>\n

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Furthermore, Intesa\u2019s solutions support international e-invoicing management, simplifying trade between partners across different countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Electronic signatures for retail supplier and partner contracts<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

With qualified electronic signatures<\/strong>, companies can fully digitalize the contract signing process, reducing approval times and ensuring the legal validity of documents.<\/p>\n

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Intesa\u2019s solutions allow for the simple and secure management of the entire digital signature lifecycle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Do you want to digitalize your retail company’s supply chain?<\/h2>\n

With a modular architecture, Intesa supports Large-scale Retail companies in digitalizing document workflows<\/p>\n

and in the integrated management of supply chain processes.<\/p>\n

Our solutions integrate seamlessly with ERPs, logistics systems, and order management platforms.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is the standard used in the Large-scale Retail sector to automate the exchange of commercial documents between retailers and suppliers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Integration and automation of B2B processes in the Large-scale Retail sector<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Intesa\u2019s solutions enable the automation of document workflows between retailers, suppliers, and logistics partners, improving visibility into supply chain processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Automation of the order-to-invoice cycle<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Intesa\u2019s solutions integrate with leading ERPs and logistics management systems<\/strong>, enabling the automation of the order-to-invoice cycle between retailers and suppliers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Document exchange with suppliers<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Automated management of orders, acknowledgments, and invoices via EDI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Supply chain monitoring<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Greater visibility into information flows and supply chain performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Use Case:<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/b>A Large-scale Retailer with over 500 suppliers digitalized its document exchange process through Intesa\u2019s EDI platform<\/strong>, automating order sending and e-invoice reception.<\/p>\n

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Greater operational efficiency<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The integration between digital platforms, supply chain systems, and data analytics tools allows companies to improve operational efficiency, optimize inventory management, and respond more quickly to shifts in demand.<\/p>\n

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Intesa supports companies in the Large-scale Retail and general retail sectors in the digital transformation of their supply chain processes.<\/p>\n

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Through solutions such as EDI, electronic signatures, document management, and e-invoicing<\/strong>, companies can automate document flows, improve collaboration with suppliers, and ensure regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n

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