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I think this is more related to each company status (and laws). Eroski almost broke and is in "survival mode" right now. As I know the general objective is to

by neuw84 7y ago

I think this is more related to each company status (and laws). Eroski almost broke and is in "survival mode" right now. As I know the general objective is to be around 60-70%.

Arkhaine_kupo 7y ago
So if they get rid of eroski and just privatise it, you think they can go back to 70%? I think lagun aro still not up there in terms of people with vote rights, no? But you work there so you probably know better
- kgwgk 7y ago
  According to their FAQs: “En las cooperativas del área Industria el porcentaje de socios supera el 80%.” That excludes the other areas (Finance, Retail and Knowledge) and the non-coop companies in the Industry area.
- neuw84 7y ago
  Well I think the main idea is sanitize it first (at least they are trying) then I suppose that they will be able to "add" more people to the cooperative. From Lagun Aro I do not have exact numbers sorry but I know that the main idea is to have +-60%. For example, right now in my company we are at 50% of people with vote rights because an unprecedented grow in last years (went from 250 to 340 workers in 4 years) with the idea to go back to 60% little by little depending on market conditions. Here are some positive links about Eroski from spanish newpapers. - https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2019/05/23/companias/1558610554_459774.html https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2019/05/23/companias/... - https://www.larazon.es/economia/eroski-cierra-2018-con-beneficios-y-reduce-su-deu-BC23475703/ https://www.larazon.es/economia/eroski-cierra-2018-con-benef...
eb0la 7y ago
In general retail has razor-thin margins. If I remember well Carrefour and Mercadona were under 2-3%. If you are a retail operating in Spain both rental and energy are the key factors that might take you out of business. Just having a way to 'detect' your energy consumption is going to peak and act before it happens is a huge competitive advantage. For instance, knowing X% your fridges at a location might have a problem and beign able to either cancel/reroute orders in transit is a huge improvement on the P&L.

by neuw84 7y ago

I think this is more related to each company status (and laws). Eroski almost broke and is in "survival mode" right now. As I know the general objective is to be around 60-70%.

Arkhaine_kupo 7y ago

So if they get rid of eroski and just privatise it, you think they can go back to 70%? I think lagun aro still not up there in terms of people with vote rights, no? But you work there so you probably know better

kgwgk 7y ago
According to their FAQs: “En las cooperativas del área Industria el porcentaje de socios supera el 80%.” That excludes the other areas (Finance, Retail and Knowledge) and the non-coop companies in the Industry area.
neuw84 7y ago
Well I think the main idea is sanitize it first (at least they are trying) then I suppose that they will be able to "add" more people to the cooperative. From Lagun Aro I do not have exact numbers sorry but I know that the main idea is to have +-60%. For example, right now in my company we are at 50% of people with vote rights because an unprecedented grow in last years (went from 250 to 340 workers in 4 years) with the idea to go back to 60% little by little depending on market conditions. Here are some positive links about Eroski from spanish newpapers. - https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2019/05/23/companias/1558610554_459774.html https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2019/05/23/companias/... - https://www.larazon.es/economia/eroski-cierra-2018-con-beneficios-y-reduce-su-deu-BC23475703/ https://www.larazon.es/economia/eroski-cierra-2018-con-benef...

eb0la 7y ago

In general retail has razor-thin margins. If I remember well Carrefour and Mercadona were under 2-3%. If you are a retail operating in Spain both rental and energy are the key factors that might take you out of business. Just having a way to 'detect' your energy consumption is going to peak and act before it happens is a huge competitive advantage. For instance, knowing X% your fridges at a location might have a problem and beign able to either cancel/reroute orders in transit is a huge improvement on the P&L.