Lesaffre Czech Republic: When Clarity and Organization Come Together in One System

Lesaffre Group is the world’s largest yeast producer. Lesaffre Česko, a. s. has been the representative of the Lesaffre Group in the Czech Republic since 1999. In the bakery yeast segment, it has long held a leading position on the Czech market. It also ranks among the top suppliers of other bakery ingredients – starters, mixes and baking preparations.

„We are part of the international Lesaffre group – the global leader in yeast, fermentation solutions and nutritional products. Our Czech branch covers production, logistics, purchasing and sales. We operate a complex structure of processes that need to work together across departments,” said Martin Přikryl, IT Coordinator at Lesaffre Česko, a. s.

What problems were you facing before implementing ALITEO?

Our departments had their own systems, spreadsheets, and ways of communicating. It worked, but only up to a point. When it was necessary to have an overview of certain processes – from the initial request to approval or implementation – collaboration became inefficient. The information related to solutions was stored in different places, making it difficult to navigate and share within the team. Effective communication cannot be built solely on emails.

Before implementing ALITEO, we struggled the most with three things:

• Poor visibility of tasks and communication between departments,
• Cumbersome handling of internal requests directed toward the IT department,
• Inability of management to monitor the progress of project solutions

Why did you choose ALITEO?

We needed a tool that could adapt to different types of processes – from managing implementation projects, to developing our product portfolio, all the way to IT support. ALITEO impressed us with its modern interface, integration capabilities, and the fact that we could tailor it exactly to our needs. A big advantage was that the implementation was very fast, and the ALITEO team helped us understand how to configure the system based on the real-world operations of our company, not just "on paper."

What processes does ALITEO manage at Lesaffre Czech Republic today?

We started simple — with managing IT requests. Over time, we added project management, product development, and even the management of the environmental agenda.
Today, ALITEO connects multiple departments:

• Project Management – each project has its own tasks, deadlines, and responsible owners,
• Technologists and Product Manager – tracking development requests and approving new products,
• IT Department – user requests for equipment, configuration, access rights, training, etc.

“Previously, less important matters could easily be forgotten because there was no record of requests. Today, thanks to ALITEO, nothing gets overlooked, and communication within the solver team has also become faster. Anyone — not just the department manager — can see in real time who is handling a task, what stage it is in, and when it is expected to be completed.”

Martin Přikryl, IT Coordinator

Lesaffre Česko, a. s.

Benefits and Advantages of Using ALITEO

After several months of operation, the system has become a natural part of daily work in the selected departments. Communication has shifted from emails to ALITEO, where every task has its own context and history.

ALITEO has brought us:

• Time savings in communication – fewer emails, more structured work
• Better traceability of tasks and responsibilities
• Unification of work across departments – more efficient communication, fewer delays
• Global functional tool for handling requests

ChatGPT řekl: Thanks to ALITEO, we can now clearly see where delays arise and respond to them immediately. In practice, this means that managers can be confident that nothing is “left hanging in the air.”

Challenges and solutions

Was implementing ALITEO easy?

Change is never completely easy. It wasn’t just about learning a new system, but about a mindset shift — from reactive email-based work to systematic organization in a single tool. In the beginning, it required patience, but it helped greatly that we carried out the implementation together with the ALITEO team, from whom we always received immediate support.

The biggest challenge after implementation was convincing users that ALITEO is backed by functional services designed to help them in their daily work. Motivation was also supported through regular employee competitions with tangible rewards. This helped maintain team engagement and overcome the initial resistance to change. After the first few weeks, the advantages of the system became clear on their own — faster response times, fewer errors, and better oversight.

Digitalization with a Clear Outcome

Today, ALITEO is an essential tool at Lesaffre Czech Republic, connecting people, processes, and data. The chaos has disappeared from communication, replaced by transparency and speed. We have gained a unified environment that simplifies daily work and gives us the space to focus on what truly matters — improving our products and services.

“ALITEO has helped us streamline processes across the company and gain peace of mind. Today, we know that when we submit something, it won’t get lost. And that is an enormous value for us.”

Martin Přikryl., IT Coordinator

Lesaffre Česko, a. s.

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