Groupe CAT has begun a large-scale rollout of Hardis Supply Chain’s warehouse management system (Hardis WMS) across its European logistics network, replacing a patchwork of in-house tools with a single cloud-based platform designed to support growth, boost flexibility, and standardize operations.

Hardis Supply Chain confirmed that the system—formerly known as Reflex WMS—is being deployed on Google Cloud and integrated with Groupe CAT’s ERP. The first implementation went live in Poland in April 2025. A second site in Valencia, Spain, is already operational, with around 20 additional warehouses across Europe scheduled to follow in the coming months.

Streamlining Operations Across Europe

With 6,100 employees in 16 countries, Groupe CAT is one of Europe’s largest players in automotive logistics. Its operations span two business lines:

• Vehicle: transporting new and used vehicles and providing services such as preparation, conversion, and restoration.

• Cargo: offering tailored logistics for manufacturers and industrial clients, including storage and distribution of spare parts, rapid-delivery services, and motorcycle distribution.

The Cargo division alone manages 85 logistics platforms—mainly in France, Spain, and Poland. Until now, Contract Logistics operations relied on systems developed internally. Groupe CAT launched a competitive tender to find a more scalable and feature-rich WMS capable of meeting diverse customer requirements and unifying processes across its network. Hardis WMS was selected for its functionality and adaptability.

“The Hardis Supply Chain team was instrumental in helping us structure the project and devise standard processes, moving away from our previous focus on specific developments,” said Sophie Malosse, Head of IT Business Solutions at Groupe CAT. “We opted for three core models: one for spare parts, led by Poland; a second for motorcycle storage and distribution, driven by France; and a third covering tires and lubricants, handled by Spain. We then worked with our country teams to ensure that the processes met the needs of all sites.”

Fast Deployment and Broader Rollout Plans

The first deployment in Poland is supporting spare-parts management for a major automotive manufacturer. The second rollout in Valencia was completed in just six weeks, a pace attributed to the “professionalism and dedication” of Hardis Supply Chain’s team.

By year-end, six Spanish warehouses will be using Hardis WMS to manage the client’s replacement parts operations. “We use Hardis WMS as a matter of routine for new customers in all countries,” noted Malosse, reflecting the company’s strategy to standardize on the platform.

“We’ll gradually migrate all our activities to Hardis WMS so we can win new business, shorten client onboarding times, and standardize—and in some cases, rethink—our existing physical processes,” added Malosse. “The application will also help us improve traceability.”

Groupe CAT is also finalizing the WMS core model for its motorcycle distribution activities, with implementation planned before the end of the year. The long-term goal is a full Europe-wide deployment, with all sites connected to the group’s ERP and running on the unified Hardis WMS platform.