{"id":6142,"date":"2018-03-21T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/cas-client\/celios-group"},"modified":"2026-08-27T15:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T13:42:09","slug":"celios-group","status":"publish","type":"cas-client","link":"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/client-case\/celios-group","title":{"rendered":"The Celios Group Selects an ERP System Tailored to Consulting Firms"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Statement by Philippe MAZIERE, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Celios Group<\/h2>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"> <\/h3>\n<p>Founded in 2011, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.celios.fr\/\">Celios Group<\/a> is a consulting firm that serves local governments and businesses of all sizes and across all sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the company offers a comprehensive range of services related to information systems, digital development, and digital transformation.<\/p>\n<p>With more than 100 employees, Celios has offices in Limoges\u2014its historic headquarters\u2014as well as in Toulouse, Dijon, Bordeaux, and Paris.<\/p>\n<p>In June 2017, it generated revenue of 1.7 million euros.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">A need to transition to a more efficient ERP system<\/h3>\n<p>In its early years, the Celios Group used an ERP system recommended by Agence France Entrepreneur (AFE), which was designed for very small businesses. But as the firm grew, its limitations quickly became apparent. <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The ERP system recommended by the AFE suited our needs at first, but as our company grew, we ran into numerous limitations.<\/p>\n<p>The tool had limited functionality, was ill-suited to our consulting business, and did not facilitate collaborative work.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On top of that, there was no training or support, which was a problem for us,&#8221; explains Philippe Mazi\u00e8re.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Faced with these challenges, the company decided to explore the various solutions available on the market to meet its growing needs.<\/p>\n<h3>Choosing VSActivity for its rich feature set<\/h3>\n<p>In 2015, the company decided to adopt VSActivity to <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/process-automation-a-strategic-challenge-for-cfos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">optimize the management<\/a> of its operations.<\/p>\n<p>After testing several solutions, <strong>vsa<\/strong> emerged as the ideal solution to meet the Celios Group\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We chose the VSActivity ERP because it is a perfect fit for our <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/industry\/consulting-firm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consulting business.<\/a> It meets all our needs without requiring any custom development.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>We were also impressed by its SaaS model, its <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/all-features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many features<\/a>\u2014including CRM\u2014and its collaborative approach, which makes teamwork easier.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the support and training<\/a> provided by the software vendor were a real plus,&#8221; says Philippe Mazi\u00e8re.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The implementation of <strong>VSA<\/strong> has streamlined the management of the group\u2019s various activities. All employees now use the ERP system for their respective tasks: <\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>The administrative department<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/all-features\/erp-finance-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">billing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/all-features\/hr-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR<\/a> department<\/strong> handles payroll processing, thereby facilitating collaboration with the accounting firm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/all-features\/crm-sales-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sales representatives<\/a><\/strong> responsible for prospecting and following up on business opportunities, with visibility into the costs and profitability of each employee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Consultants<\/strong> for entering their <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/all-features\/erp-software-for-activities-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activity reports (CRA)<\/a> and managing their absences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Management<\/strong> to steer the business and ensure effective financial control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Our employees particularly appreciate VSActivity&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/la-nouvelle-interface-veryswing-debarque-sur-vos-ecrans-en-2025.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intuitive interface<\/a>, which allows them to work independently very quickly after minimal training.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The SaaS model is also a major advantage, as it allows consultants on assignment to enter their activity reports remotely.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Another key feature is the integrated corporate portal, which enables seamless communication and consistent access to information, regardless of where employees are working,&#8221; adds Philippe Mazi\u00e8re.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Tangible benefits and a successful organizational structure<\/h3>\n<p>Since adopting <strong>vsa<\/strong>, the Celios Group has seen significant improvements in the management of its operations.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We are very satisfied with the tool and have absolutely no regrets about our choice. VSActivity allows us to <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/veryswing-renouvelle-sa-certification-iso-27001-en-2024.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">secure our data<\/a>, save time, and streamline our internal processes,&#8221; says Philippe Mazi\u00e8re. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Thanks to this ERP system, the company benefits from centralized and secure data management. The system guarantees data accessibility and integrity while ensuring regular backups to prevent any loss of information. <\/p>\n<p>At the same time, billing management has been greatly simplified, allowing for faster and more efficient processing of activity reports.<\/p>\n<p>Finally,<a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/process-automation-a-strategic-challenge-for-cfos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the automation of internal processes<\/a> has helped strengthen the company&#8217;s organizational structure.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>vsa<\/strong>, the Celios Group has taken a decisive step forward in its organization and management, thereby ensuring steady and controlled growth.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You, too, can grow your business with VSActivity<\/h2>\n<p>Just like Celios, <strong>VSA<\/strong> is an essential tool for rethinking how your work is organized and streamlining your processes. By choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/our-solutions\/vsactivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VSActivity<\/a>, you\u2019re choosing an ERP system designed specifically for consulting firms: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manage <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/all-features\/erp-software-for-activities-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your teams&#8217; activities<\/a><\/strong>: manage work orders, track time and activity reports, and schedule consultants by project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Streamline sales management<\/strong>: centralize leads and customers in a <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/how-can-you-use-crm-to-successfully-prospect-for-new-business.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRM<\/a>, track sales pipelines, manage deals, and use electronic signatures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easily manage your human resources and recruitment: <\/strong> centralized candidate database, <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/save-time-by-multicasting-job-offers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multi-channel job posting<\/a>, company portal, payroll processing, absence management, and expense report processing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rely on real-time <a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/all-features\/erp-finance-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">financial<\/a> control and reporting<\/strong>: automated billing and collections, centralized procurement management, financial management, and budget tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Like the Celios Group, your company can leverage the potential offered by <strong>vsa to <\/strong>grow your business.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/request-a-demonstration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule a demo<\/a><\/strong> with one of our consultants and discover how VSActivity can transform the way you manage your consulting firm.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VSActivity has enabled the Celios Group to streamline its operations, improve collaboration, and optimize data management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5773,"template":"","activite":[57],"solution":[74],"class_list":["post-6142","cas-client","type-cas-client","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","activite-advice","solution-vsa-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cas-client\/6142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cas-client"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cas-client"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"activite","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activite?post=6142"},{"taxonomy":"solution","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryswing.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/solution?post=6142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}