A milestone for KOSMOS in China

Following an 8-month implementation phase, KOSMOS, Aucxis’ cloud-based sales and information platform, was officially launched on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Dounan Flowers E-Trade Center (DFETC) in Yunnan province. With 5 auction clocks running simultaneously and accommodating 300 buyers, it ranks as China’s largest flower auction.

12,000 transactions daily

The implementation of the KOSMOS platform presented a significant challenge due to the project’s scale: every day 1.5 million cut flowers are auctioned in approx. 10,000 lots, resulting in 12,000 transactions. The time zone difference with Belgium along with the language barrier added further complexity. After overcoming the initial hurdles, which are nearly inevitable when launching a project of this magnitude, we proudly announce that today we have reached a new milestone with KOSMOS.

The platform has proven its value by demonstrating remarkable stability and reliability under demanding conditions. Clear evidence of KOSMOS’ high-quality and robustness!

An extraordinary achievement

Joeri Hofman, KOSMOS Product Manager, speaks highly of the Aucxis team: ” This project merits exceptional commendation. It is the result of splendid teamwork where Aucxis’ core values clearly manifested: team spirit, challenge, respect, and passion.

The KOSMOS team relentlessly pursued the flawless operation of the platform and optimal customer satisfaction. The professional guidance of the sales team was essential in presenting the challenges clearly to our clients, while the administrative department diligently managed all logistical aspects, including travel, visas, and accommodations. The support department remained ready to fine-tune the software by implementing additional logging tools and conducting systematic checks.

This project is a triumph of collaboration and dedication, demonstrating not only our internal strength but also our commitment to fulfilling our promise to the customer.”

A productive and pleasant collaboration

Likewise, the team at DFETC deserves full recognition; their dedicated efforts in implementing the new software were an essential contribution to the project’s success. Mr. Zou, IT Manager of Yunnan Dounan Flower Industry Group, shared his experience on the collaboration and its outcome as follows:

Mr. Zou, IT Manager

"We are very excited about the KOSMOS platform. I thank the KOSMOS team for their hard work during the implementation phase. We encountered difficulties and unexpected events, but together, we persevered and resolved the issues. Your determination and continuous adjustments encouraged our team and auctioneers, and inspired confidence. Today, with KOSMOS, we have the most advanced bidding system in China, enhancing DFETC's core competitiveness."

The future in development

Today, DFETC is in full preparation to introduce remote buying. Aucxis is very grateful to DFETC for its long-standing trust and looks forward to continuing to support them with innovative technology.

Excelling in international projects

Aucxis has proven itself as an expert in successfully completing complex international projects. Thanks to our extensive experience, we are able to overcome challenging aspects such as time zone differences and language barriers, and our systems are capable of processing thousands of transactions daily. This expertise underscores our ability to provide robust and high-quality solutions that not only meet but often exceed industry standards.

Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction lies at the core of every project, large or small, reaffirming Aucxis’ position as a reliable partner in technological innovation and implementation.