Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 69 | Page 36

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Left : Nesrin GONIN , General Manager of Business Information for Western Europe , Coface and , below , Stéphanie Auchabie , Chief Operating Officer , Quadient France-Benelux

QUADIENT AND COFACE PARTNER TO OFFER AN ADVANCED CUSTOMER RISK MANAGEMENT IN FRANCE

Quadient , a provider in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels , and Coface , a globally renowned trade credit insurer with over 75 years of experience , announced their strategic partnership to offer an advanced risk management solution . This new partnership will kick-off in France before rapidly expanding to the UK and American markets .

Offered as an additional module for accounts receivable , AR management automation within Quadient ’ s cloud platform , the enriched data and insights provided by Coface will enable companies to establish a much more precise financial analysis of their customers , prospects and suppliers .
The extremely granular data provided considers changing market conditions , company ’ s financial information , sector risk analysis and Coface ’ s exclusive data insights . These valuable insights provide real-time credit risk assessment , complementary to the information of each direct relationship between a company and its customers .
“ This partnership with Coface aligns perfectly with our strategy to provide cutting-edge solutions in customer experience management and financial process automation ,” said Stéphanie Auchabie , Chief Operating Officer Quadient France-Benelux .
“ By partnering with a renowned expert like Coface , we are offering our clients more resources to make more informed decisions and manage their risk exposure more effectively .”
Coface ’ s business information leverages over 75 years of expertise accumulated in credit risk assessment and as a trade insurer . Through an extensive network of partners and over 700 in house experts , the company continuously enriches its database to provide the most up to date insights and precise financial risk assessments .
The same insights support a risk exposure of over 650 € billion globally . Coface ’ s position and unparalleled credibility for risk management supports financial teams in their day-to-day operations , whether for monitoring existing commercial relationships , or entering in new partnerships or keeping up due diligence on vendors .
For Quadient , this partnership enhances the accuracy of credit analysis and the
performance of businesses of all sizes already familiar with Quadient ’ s AI-powered AR solution . With Coface insights , the scoring function already present in Quadient AR will also facilitate the creation of more effective scenarios and workflows . For Coface , this strategic partnership allows to reach a larger number of businesses so they can benefit from the full breadth of its business information services .
Nesrin GONIN , Coface ’ s General Manager of Business Information for Western Europe , also commented , “ We are delighted to collaborate with Quadient to offer a more comprehensive and integrated customer and supplier risk management solution . With our combined expertise , we are confident that we can assist companies in enhancing their decision-making process and sustainably strengthening their financial stability .”
Quadient is the driving force behind the world ’ s most meaningful customer experiences . By focusing on three key solution areas , Intelligent Communication Automation , Parcel Locker Solutions and Mail-Related Solutions , Quadient helps simplify the connection between people and what matters .
Coface is a provider in credit insurance and risk management , recognised guarantees , and business information solutions . Coface ’ s experts operate at the heart of the global economy , assisting around 50,000 clients in 100 countries to build successful , dynamic , and growing businesses . •
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