SISQUAL® WFM continues to expand its international presence, this time in Mexico, through Tiendas Bara, one of the country’s leading discount store chains. The Mexican food retail company has purchased 3,800 software licences, investing in the digitalisation of time and team management processes to ensure greater efficiency and operational quality.
Founded in 1998 in León, Guanajuato, Tiendas Bara has become a benchmark in the food retail sector in Mexico, with stores in several Mexican states. The chain specialises in local commerce, and its motto is to supply families’ pantries with basic grocery products at affordable prices, also offering some basic services, such as mobile phone top-ups and banking services, including withdrawals and deposits.
The chain belongs to Fomento Económico Mexicano (FEMSA), one of the most important groups in Latin America, with over 130 years of history and a presence in 13 countries. FEMSA is also responsible for high-impact brands such as OXXO, considered the largest convenience store chain in Mexico.
Automation simplifies operational management
With a rapidly growing chain of stores and thousands of employees, Tiendas Bara faced the challenge of effectively managing its teams’ schedules, attendance and operations.
To meet these needs, the company will implement the following SISQUAL® WFM modules:
- SISQUAL® Quality of Life APP – promotes quality of life for managers and employees by providing mobile access to essential information.
- SISQUAL® Time & Attendance – automatic and integrated attendance and schedule management.
- SISQUAL® Operations Cockpit – real-time planning and control of operations.
- SISQUAL® SalaryCalc – accurate and fast payroll calculation.
The solution will also be integrated with SAP Success Factors and SAP Hana, ensuring greater efficiency and accuracy in management processes.
Mexico: a bet on the future
With this first customer in Mexico, SISQUAL® WFM opens doors to one of the largest markets in Latin America, demonstrating the positive impact that technology can have on the digitalisation of retail operations, especially in a rapidly growing market. For José Pedro Fernandes, Vice-President of SISQUAL® WFM:
‘The entry into Mexico represents a strategic step in the consolidation of the company in Latin America, now with the mission of supporting the Mexican food retail sector to grow in a sustainable, digital and efficient way,’ he emphasises.
The partnership with Tiendas Bara marks the beginning of a new phase for SISQUAL® WFM in South America, where it already has consolidated experience in Brazil, with essential clients in the food retail sector, including Supermercados Supermaxi, Supermercados Viscardi, Dalben, Mundial, Alife Nino, and Confiança. Globally, the company has clients such as Metro AG Group, one of the world’s most prominent players in the sector, reinforcing its international presence.
Driving the digitisation of the retail industry in Mexico is the next step, supporting technological transformation in the sector and contributing to the social and economic development of the region.
Want to know how SISQUAL® WFM can transform workforce management in food retail?
Book a demo now!
