The iconic Colombian fashion and luxury brand Mario Hernández has taken a strategic step in its digital transformation by beginning the implementation of Infor IBP (Integrated Business Planning) and Infor WMS (Warehouse Management System), together with Cerca Technology, a company specialized in supply chain technology solutions.

With a presence in more than eight countries and an expanding multichannel operation, Mario Hernández is moving toward a more agile, accurate, and business-aligned supply chain.

An expanding operation that demands precision and vision

With the modernization of the Distribution Center (CeDi) in Bogotá, the company has launched a project that multiplies its current capacity fivefold. This center is the heart of the operation: from here, all merchandise flows to company-owned stores, franchises, outlets, eCommerce, and other digital channels. This growth has led to rethinking and strengthening the entire operating model to meet new challenges.

Although the company already had a robust ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365) and RFID technology, operations faced limitations in automation, traceability, and strategic planning. It was in this context that the leadership team identified the need for a deeper redesign that would not only solve operational bottlenecks but also anticipate demand and real business constraints.

IBP: the strategic axis of the new logistics model

During the diagnosis led by Cerca Technology, a critical gap was identified: the lack of integrated planning that connected demand, supply, and production capacity.

The implementation of Infor IBP will allow Mario Hernández to project scenarios, prioritize decisions, and optimize its supply chain based on real data. The solution will help answer key questions such as:

• How much and when should I buy?
• Where should I produce based on real capacity?
• Which SKUs should I prioritize by channel or season?
• Where should I strategically locate inventory?

WMS: technology for intelligent and scalable logistics

Alongside IBP, the company will implement Infor WMS, which will become the operational brain of the CeDi. This solution will enable automated storage rules, real-time traceability, channel-based management, and stronger integration with RFID technology.

In addition, a technology roadmap was designed to connect the current CeDi with future logistics infrastructure, enabling capabilities such as advanced analytics, robotics for picking, and automation at scale.

“Our commitment goes beyond the technical. It’s about supporting a cultural evolution where logistics and planning become true business allies,”
— Julián Lasso, Professional Services Manager, Cerca Technology

A project with a future vision

With more than 300 implementations in 16 countries, Cerca Technology consolidates its position as one of the most relevant Infor integrators in Latin America. The alliance with Mario Hernández reinforces its focus on high-impact projects that combine strategy, technology, and operational expertise.

This project marks a turning point for the Colombian luxury brand, which now has a solid technological foundation to scale its operations without losing what has made it iconic: excellence, innovation, and long-term vision.

“This project represents not only a technological implementation, but a strategic transformation. At Cerca Technology, we understand that planning well is as important as operating efficiently. Supporting Mario Hernández on this journey is both a source of pride and a responsibility we take on with a long-term vision.”
— Paola Quiroga, Commercial Manager, Cerca Technology

Do you have questions about implementing Infor IBP and Infor WMS?

The transformation of this retail-textile company with Infor IBP and WMS raises challenges common to many businesses that seek to scale operations and make smarter decisions through technology. Below, we answer some key questions about this project and the solutions that make it possible.

What is Infor IBP and why is it key for companies like Mario Hernández?

Infor IBP (Integrated Business Planning) is a cloud-based solution that aligns demand, supply, capacity, inventory, and business objectives within a single collaborative planning model. Through advanced algorithms, scenario analysis, and a highly configurable platform, it helps make proactive decisions and prioritize based on real business constraints.

For companies with large portfolios, seasonality, multiple channels, and growth challenges—like Mario Hernández—IBP becomes an essential tool to:

• Anticipate demand and adapt to market changes
• Optimize inventory and production while maintaining service levels
• Prioritize SKUs by channel, profitability, or season
• Coordinate commercial and operational strategy within one model

What benefits does Infor WMS bring to a growing distribution center?

Infor WMS automates and orchestrates key processes in the distribution center: from intelligent product placement and real-time inventory control, to integration with technologies like RFID or robotic picking.

In the case of Mario Hernández, the solution will serve as the “operational brain” of the new CeDi, supporting infrastructure growth in an agile, traceable, and scalable way.

Why did Mario Hernández choose Cerca Technology as its technology partner?

The decision was based on three pillars:

• Proven experience: more than 300 successful implementations in 16 countries.
• Consultative methodology: support from diagnosis through change adoption.
• Specialized expertise: in logistics solutions for retail, distribution, and manufacturing.

Additionally, the shared vision of not just installing software but redesigning processes and empowering teams was decisive in solidifying the partnership.

Is your company facing similar challenges in its supply chain?

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