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Innovate together

At GIFEC, innovation comes from collaboration.
The synergy of strengths, ideas and expertise allows us to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the current and future challenges facing our professions.
Working with the major players in the industrial supply chain, institutional actors and students means sharing a common vision and moving forward together towards a future where innovation serves the common good. Together, partnerships are forged, new paths explored and a more innovative and sustainable world is being built.

Industrial distribution

What brings together the players in industrial manufacturing and those in industrial supply?

The convergence of two complementary worlds, that of industrial supply and that of manufacturers of industrial products, is essential to promote their mutual growth. These two sectors, although independent, are interdependent and find their strength in their collaboration.
A dynamic and buoyant sector that brings them together. This is why, within our GIFEC group, we encourage joint reflection and build solid relationships. For several years, we have maintained close partnerships with major players in industrial distribution, thus strengthening our commitment to innovate together.

The distribution of industrial supplies relies on the synergy between two key players: manufacturers and traders. This collaboration is essential because it allows for a balanced dynamic that effectively responds to market needs. The manufacturers, who design the products, and the traders, who distribute them, form an inseparable duo. Although these players compete in certain aspects, their integration into a single industrial supply market perfectly illustrates their interdependence. Indeed, this cooperation, despite competition, ensures a diversified offer adapted to the professional requirements of the sector.

GIFEC and institutional actors

GIFEC members play an essential role in achieving the objectives of the government's France 2030 Plan. As key players in the industrial supplies sector, they actively contribute to the modernization and competitiveness of French industry.

Their commitment is manifested through several axes:

Technological Innovation: GIFEC members are at the forefront of innovation in the field of industrial supplies. They invest in the research and development of new technologies, in alignment with the priorities of the France 2030 Plan, such as the energy transition and digitalization.
Sustainability and Circular Economy: By integrating sustainable practices and promoting the circular economy, GIFEC members support the environmental objectives of the France 2030 Plan. They work to reduce the ecological footprint of their products and promote more respectful solutions. of the environment.
Training and Skills: GIFEC is also committed to strengthening the skills of its members, in response to the challenges of digital and industrial transformation. By promoting continuing training, members contribute to preparing a qualified workforce, essential for the development ambitions of the France 2030 Plan.
Collaboration and Partnerships: GIFEC members collaborate with various actors in the public and private sector to support the initiatives of the France 2030 Plan. They participate in research projects, discussion forums and working groups which aim to advance the ambitions of the plan.

GIFEC members are active and committed partners of the France 2030 Plan, helping to shape the future of French industry while responding to the major challenges of our time.

Strategies for the future: openness with major schools and students

Companies must remain flexible and responsive to technological and regulatory developments in order to remain competitive on the global market. In this sense, the avenues of intersectoral collaborations and partnerships with schools and research institutions are essential to stimulate innovation.
The GIFEC has therefore strated in 2024 a partnership with the ESILV and launch a special “Artificial Intelligence” challenge to 4th grade students-engineers.
3 topics are submitted to students :

Cybersecurity: How to use AI to secure the use of customer data?
Customer data valuation: how to make sense of this data and predict future behaviors?
Production improvement: How can AI optimize the production of mechanical parts to meet future customer demands?

Industrialists sponsor the student teams. The objective is to develop an algorithm (AI) in 6 months. This allows students to cooperate with industrialists by getting involved in current issues, and be closer to the job market by establishing professional contacts.

The 3 projects will be presented by the students themselves in Marseille on May 22 during the GIFEC MEETINGS. A vote will be held on this occasion
to the 200 guests, to define the podium and award a prize to the students (1st, 2nd and 3rd).