Case Study
Introduction
The Pierre Fabre Group is a global leader in the pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetics sectors, headquartered in France and operating in more than 100 countries. In Greece, the Group has maintained a strong presence for decades through Pierre Fabre Hellas and Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, offering trusted brands such as Avène, Ducray, Klorane, René Furterer, and A-Derma, along with an extensive pharmaceutical product portfolio. Renowned for its innovation, research excellence, and commitment to quality, Pierre Fabre continues to strengthen its position in the Greek market.
As part of this ongoing growth strategy, Pierre Fabre selected DIS – Dynamic Integrated Solutions S.A., a certified Microsoft Cloud Partner and ERP specialist. At the core of the collaboration is the implementation of DIS’s Greek Localization solution, ensuring full compliance with Greek accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements while seamlessly integrating into the Pierre Fabre Group’s global ERP environment.
Challenge
First, the company needed to ensure full compliance with Greek tax, accounting, and regulatory standards. At the same time, it had to support complex business processes across pharmaceuticals, dermo-cosmetics, and consumer healthcare products.
Another key challenge was the seamless integration of the Greek subsidiary’s operations into the Group’s global ERP environment, maintaining alignment with international processes while fully supporting local requirements.
Finally, Pierre Fabre aimed to minimize operational risk and ensure business continuity throughout the transition, enabling a smooth and uninterrupted migration process.
Solution
Leveraging its extensive experience in ERP implementations within the pharmaceutical and FMCG sectors, DIS delivered a comprehensive solution: rolling out Microsoft Axapta 2012 R2, implementing Greek Localization, integrating with Pierre Fabre Group’s international systems, and managing change with staff training.
enhancing control across all business units.
covering accounting standards, VAT, e-invoicing, mandatory reporting, regulatory requirements, and myDATA.
ensuring consistency with global processes while addressing local needs.
enabling Pierre Fabre Hellas to smoothly adapt to the new environment with minimal disruption to daily operations.
Benefits
✔ Compliance with Greek Legislation
Full alignment with Greek tax and accounting standards.
✔ Operational Efficiency
Simplified and automated processes across finance, supply chain, and reporting operations.
✔ Global Consistency with Local Adaptation
Alignment with the global ERP framework while fully supporting local Greek business requirements.
✔ Future-Ready Infrastructure
A strong and reliable foundation that supports the company’s digital transformation journey.
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