ACXIAS is the french leader in the digital transformation of purchasing and supply chain with SAP Ariba software solutions.
Our company is involved in strategic projects in France and abroad, in order to improve purchasing organizations, by implementing automated solutions and by offering our customers cutting-edge technologies (process robotizations, artificial intelligence, machine learning).
The Acxias team is driven on a daily basis by the interest of its customers: excellent services and maximization of the value created and the satisfaction of its customers. With in perspective the mission of "Building a better world for buyers".
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Bertrand Gabriel is ceo and founder of Acxias, which specializes in the studies, organization and integration of information systems projects aimed at optimizing the performance of purchasing organizations and downstream supply chain and accounting suppliers. Founded in 2007, Acxias works with major groups and ETIs in all sectors (automotive, aeronautics, defence, metallurgy, services, luxury, etc.), and with public institutions.
In addition to Acxias, Bertrand launched and managed Acamétal, a purchasing centre for SMEs working in the metals sector, between 2010 and 2013.
He previously worked at Toshiba in Japan, Eclatec, Altran and usinor, which became Arcelor in 2003.
With an initial training Engineer Insa Applied Mathematics, a Master's degree in stochastic model analysis and control theory, Bertrand also has a degree in Insead Executives Blue Ocean Strategy.