Arco
1 Blackfriargate,
Hull, HU1 1BH,
United Kingdom
Hull, HU1 1BH,
United Kingdom
44 14 8222-2522
Distribution
Arco Technographics
Arco Software Purchases and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Arco and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 1500 Arco employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Arco has purchased the following applications: Infor Lawson for ERP Financial in 2008, Eploy Applicant Tracking System for Applicant Tracking System, Candidate Relationship Management in 2024, SAP BW (Business Warehouse) for Data Warehouse in 2017 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Arco is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Infor , SAP , Eploy or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing Arco revenues, which have grown to $388.0 million in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for Arco intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
Arco Data, Technology Stack, and Enterprise Applications
ERP Financial Management
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| Infor | Legacy | Infor Lawson | ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management | n/a | 2008 | 2008 |
In 2008, Arco implemented Infor Lawson as its ERP Financial application to centralize core accounting and financial management for its distribution operations in the United Kingdom. The deployment targeted consolidation of transactional accounting and financial close processes under a single ERP Financial system, aligning chart of accounts and period close sequencing across the finance organization.
Infor Lawson was configured to support general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, cash management and financial close workflows, with reporting and audit control capabilities layered to standardize month end and statutory reporting. Configuration emphasized transaction matching, intercompany accounting workflows typical for distribution, and role based access controls to strengthen financial governance.
The implementation orchestrated transaction flows with procurement and inventory processes to align cost accounting and supplier payment workflows, supporting finance, accounting and shared services functions. Process improvements tied to the Infor Lawson deployment received formal recognition, including the ARCO Transportation President's Award for the Lawson Accounting System Implementation and an Employee of the Quarter award for contributions to process improvement initiatives.
Governance for the Infor Lawson rollout focused on documented close procedures, standardized financial controls and change management to embed new workflows into day to day operations. Training and process standardization efforts were applied across finance teams to sustain consistent transactional processing within the ERP Financial platform.
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ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management |
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2021 | 2022 |
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HCM
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| Eploy | Legacy | Eploy Applicant Tracking System | Applicant Tracking System, Candidate Relationship Management | HCM | n/a | 2024 | 2024 |
In 2024, Arco implemented Eploy Applicant Tracking System on its public careers site, careers.arco.co.uk. The deployment uses Eploy Applicant Tracking System to provide Applicant Tracking System,Candidate Relationship Management functionality to support online vacancy publishing and candidate intake. Arco is a United Kingdom distribution company with approximately 1,500 employees and reported revenue of 388000000.
Configuration centers on standard ATS workflows, including job requisition posting to the website, candidate application capture and parsing, multi stage applicant status tracking, and embedded candidate relationship management for pipelining passive talent. The implementation includes templated candidate communications, interview scheduling and feedback capture, and role based user access to support HR and hiring manager workflows. These modules align with typical Applicant Tracking System,Candidate Relationship Management capabilities for centralized recruitment operations.
Operational coverage is focused on recruitment and talent acquisition teams and hiring managers across Arco's distribution operations, and the solution is embedded directly on the careers site to collect applicant flows. Governance is organized around vacancy approvals, role based permissions, and candidate data retention and consent processes to centralize hiring workflows. The deployment is instrumented to maintain candidate records on the careers.arco.co.uk site and to support live hiring flows.
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Core HR | HCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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HR Service Delivery | HCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Learning and Development | HCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Payroll | HCM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Performance and Goal Management | HCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Time and Attendance | HCM |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Analytics and BI
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| SAP | Legacy | SAP BW (Business Warehouse) | Data Warehouse | Analytics and BI | n/a | 2017 | 2017 |
In 2017, Arco implemented SAP BW (Business Warehouse) as its Data Warehouse. The deployment established a centralized SAP BW platform to consolidate reporting and analytics workflows for the company's business intelligence function.
SAP BW (Business Warehouse) configuration emphasized classical BW constructs including data modeling with InfoObjects and InfoProviders, ETL and data flow orchestration, and a semantic reporting layer for downstream analytics consumption. Functional capabilities implemented covered data staging, transformation, aggregation and published query models for consumption by BI report designers and analysts. Recorded internal roles such as SAP BW Analyst, Lead BW Developer and Business Intelligence Solutions Designer indicate an embedded BI development team responsible for design and implementation.
Operational coverage referenced in staff histories centers on Hull, United Kingdom, indicating primary BI operations and development were based there. Governance was structured around the internal BI team, with role-based development ownership, release management and solution design responsibilities split across analysts and a lead developer. The narrative positions Arco SAP BW (Business Warehouse) Data Warehouse as the central platform for enterprise reporting and BI solution delivery.
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Collaboration
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Audio Video and Web Conferencing | Collaboration |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Collaboration | Collaboration |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Content Management
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Digital Signing | Content Management |
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2022 | 2022 |
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eCommerce
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eCommerce | eCommerce |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Product Information Management | eCommerce |
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2016 | 2018 |
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SCM
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Demand Forecasting and Planning, Advanced Planning and Scheduling | SCM |
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2014 | 2015 |
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Inventory Management | SCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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Supply Chain Management | SCM |
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2016 | 2016 |
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CRM
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Sales Automation | CRM |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Sales Automation, CRM, Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Sales Automation, Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2018 | 2019 |
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ITSM
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IT Service Management | ITSM |
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2020 | 2020 |
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PLM and Engineering
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Quality Management | PLM and Engineering |
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2016 | 2016 |
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PaaS
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Apps Development | PaaS |
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2016 | 2016 |
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IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2017 | 2017 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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CyberSecurity
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Identity and Access Management (IAM) | CyberSecurity |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) | CyberSecurity |
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2019 | 2019 |
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Web Application Firewalls (WAF) | CyberSecurity |
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2021 | 2021 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Arco
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Apps Being Evaluated by Arco Executives
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FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD Arco Technographics
Arco is a Distribution organization based in United Kingdom,
with around 1500 employees and annual revenues of $388.0 million.
Arco operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
Infor Lawson, Eploy Applicant Tracking System and SAP BW (Business Warehouse),
covering areas like ERP Financial, Applicant Tracking System, Candidate Relationship Management and Data Warehouse.
Arco has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as Infor, Eploy and SAP.
Arco recently adopted applications including
Eploy Applicant Tracking System in 2024, MHR iTrent Payroll in 2023 and DocuSign eSignature in 2022,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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