Accenture acquired Flo Group to expand supply chain logistics capabilities in Europe

This acquisition follows Accenture's recent addition of Inspirage, a firm with a focus on supply chain management

Accenture has completed the acquisition of Flo Group, a prominent European consultancy and Oracle business partner specializing in global supply chain logistics. This acquisition bolsters Accenture's Oracle capabilities in Europe, aimed at assisting clients in establishing more resilient and agile supply chains with comprehensive visibility. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2007, Flo is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with additional offices in Argentina and India. Its 280 personnel have joined the Accenture Oracle Business Group, enhancing its capabilities to aid clients in preparing their digital cores for supply chain transformation. Andrea Cesarini, head of the Accenture Oracle Business Group in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, expressed the firm's commitment to assisting organizations in reinventing themselves and leveraging their digital cores for competitive advantage.

He emphasized the partnership with Flo, noting their expertise in designing, constructing, and managing intricate logistics platforms. Specializing in consulting and implementation of Oracle supply chain cloud technology, Flo adopts a comprehensive approach to help clients derive business benefits from their logistics initiatives while generating savings and opportunities for continuous improvement. Flo predominantly serves enterprise clients across various industries in Europe, including retail, automotive, consumer goods, manufacturing, mining, energy, chemicals, and government. Michiel Keijzer, CEO of Flo Group, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, highlighting the potential to deliver logistics excellence at scale and create new growth opportunities for their team.