Jeronimo Martins Distribution extends cooperation with Comarch

Jeronimo Martins Distribution, the owner of the Biedronka chain, and Comarch are extending their existing cooperation in the field of electronic document exchange. The two companies signed a contract to implement and support the latest version of Comarch ECOD 2.0.

The agreement was signed for a six year period. Its very important aspect is its ecological approach to the environment. If we were to count to amount of  electronic documents JMD would replace through the Comarch ECOD Platform, it would count up to approximately 4,000 salvaged trees. That’s close to 5000m2 of forest, and that many trees would have to be cut down if electronic documents were to be replaced with the traditional paper version.

Introducing  the new version of Comarch ECOD, which supports e-invoices, will improve the management of electronic documents and bring many business benefits to JMD. This will enable, among others, storing each document, previewing it, quick search, recording every operation made on a document and electronic access to the Tax Office, which will contribute significantly to optimize productivity. In a  broader sense, it will also reduce post office queues and save associated time.

- We combine modern, cost-effective document management and ecology – says Wojciech Józefowski, Director of IT JMD - Today it is possible to successfully minimize the number of printed paper by introducing modern information systems to companies. One of the pillars of our philosophy is to be a trustworthy member of the environment - signing an agreement with Comarch confirms that we will not stop on declarations.

JMD has been committed to promoting an environmentally friendly attitude for many years, including promoting recycling and saving natural resources. Segregating waste is practiced in more than 1,600 Biedronka stores throughout the entire country. Also energy-efficient lighting is gradually introduced.

- Jeronimo Martins Distribution has been using the Comarch ECOD Platform since the year 2003,  signing such an important contract makes us very happy, extending cooperation confirms the quality of services provided by Comarch – says Sławomir Sajak, Sales Director of the Services Sector, Comarch.

Jeronimo Martins Distribution SA owns Poland's largest retail BIEDRONKA chain, a population of over 1,600 outlets. Stores are located in nearly 600 large and small cities, offering carefully selected high quality products, at low prices every day. The company employs over 30 000 employees. Since 1995, JMD has invested in Poland more than 5 billion PLN. Biedronka is a leader on the retail market with the highest rate among customers preferences in Poland - at 58% (PBS DGA). Biedronka is also one of the most popular and valuable Polish brands and has been awarded the prestigious Superbrands award three times.