The healthcare sector relies on an efficient process for ordering healthcare products. To upgrade the time-consuming product catalogue used by Region Stockholm and MediCarrier, HiQ and SQLI Nordics have developed and launched a modern e-commerce solution – the world's first based on Optimizely PIM in combination with Optimizely Customized Commerce. The new platform has already been recognized for its value-generating results.

MediCarrier, responsible for distributing eco-friendly healthcare and consumable items to Region Stockholm’s healthcare facilities, recognized the need to accelerate digitalization and become more agile in their operations. The pandemic served as a significant catalyst for change.

“It is of utmost importance that healthcare providers easily can access the items they need for their work. We have been assessing improvement needs for some time, and the pandemic’s strain on healthcare further accelerated our development efforts. Renewing the product ordering process is a crucial step toward becoming a completely modern organization that supports healthcare providers in the best way possible, and with this, we have added a crucial piece to the puzzle”, says Mattias Ahlqvist, CIO at MediCarrier.

Through a procurement process, MediCarrier tasked HiQ and SQLI Nordics to simplify and expedite the process from ordering to delivery. The new product catalogue took one year to develop, with a fundamental aim to shift from a PDF catalogue to a modern e-commerce platform and a user-friendly website accessible to all of MediCarrier’s customers.

”Our goal has been to reduce the time healthcare providers spend in front of a computer and increase their time with patients. The new e-commerce platform is a technically complex task that has been successful, largely due to a partnership built on trust and MediCarrier’s commitment to developing the platform in a sustainable and innovative manner. It feels great that we, with our expertise and innovative technical solutions, can make a difference in healthcare”, says Anil Ekimler, Project and Delivery Manager at HiQ.

World-unique and recognized e-commerce solution

The product catalogue manages a volume of over 15,000 medical items from more than 260 contracted suppliers. By using Optimizely PIM, MediCarrier can streamline what is often a time-consuming task – managing the product catalogue. And by combining Optimizely PIM with Optimizely Customized Commerce, a first in the world, MediCarrier has built its new solution on a future-proofed technology stack with high performance and reliability. Since the solution was also created using SQLI’s Ignite framework for Optimizely, the project has significantly shortened its time to market.

”It is pleasing to see that what we have achieved with MediCarrier’s new digital platform, makes it much easier for healthcare personnel to handle daily, mission-critical tasks than before. And that we have been able to implement the solution so quickly. Self-service, accessibility, and user-friendliness have been the guiding principles in a project that we hope will make a significant difference in users’ daily lives”, says Viktor Bergman Talani, Technical Director at SQLI Nordics.

The e-commerce platform has already gained attention for its ability to deliver results and clear value to the organization and its users. The project is one of the finalists in the Project of the Year category at the Di Tech Excellence Awards 2023. The winner will be announced on October 12th, 2023.

In a pilot, Folktandvården (public dental care) and AISAB (ambulance care in greater Stockholm) are currently using the new comprehensive solution – the product catalogue and developed e-commerce functionality. All region-owned hospitals and healthcare providers as well as several private entities are also successfully using the new product catalogue. During this autumn, everyone purchasing through MediCarrier will be connected to the new e-commerce platform.

In the coming years, HiQ will also be responsible for the maintenance and further development of the platform and website.

Learn more at MediCarrier’s new website.

HiQ makes two new recruitments to lead the company's office in the Jönköping region. Pontus Holstensson and Andreas Tufvesson are local profiles with extensive experience in the tech industry and entrepreneurship. The duo aims to grow HiQ Jönköping and create job opportunities locally. “We are very happy to welcome Pontus and Andreas to HiQ. Recruiting such a strong duo is part of our effort to strengthen our offer and work to reach overall goals locally. We are convinced that Pontus and Andreas, with their experience, competence, and strong entrepreneurial spirit, will do a fantastic job taking over the leadership of HiQ Jönköping”, says Simona Bamerlind, Head of Region West at HiQ.

As part of HiQ’s effort to strengthen its market position in Småland, the company is recruiting Pontus Holstensson and Andreas Tufvesson to lead HiQ Jönköping. Pontus Holstensson and Andreas Tufvesson are two local profiles with long-standing careers in the tech industry and entrepreneurship. Both have held several leading positions, know the regional market well and have an extensive network. The duo will be responsible for sales, recruitment, operational work, and the local offer.

Pontus Holstensson has the main responsibility for HiQ Jönköping. He has many years of experience as an entrepreneur and has built up several companies and services within the tech industry. Pontus is used to acting as a link between the board, management team and operations.

“I am really looking forward to becoming a part of HiQ. It is truly an exciting company, leading in digital solutions. I am proud to be entrusted to lead the office in Jönköping and develop it with Andreas. At the same time, we are part of a large company with approximately 2,000 competent colleagues, not only in Sweden but also northern Europe. It’s an exciting challenge we’re taking on, and I’m looking forward to meeting many of our great companies and organizations in the region”, says Pontus Holstensson, Site Manager at HiQ Jönköping.

Andreas Tufvesson also has many years of experience in various leading positions and entrepreneurship, including experience as a consulting manager. The main focus will be recruitment and building a culture with inspiration and vision for the employees.

“I am happy to become a part of HiQ. Putting HiQ Jönköping further on the map with Pontus will be exciting. Quality is a keyword in everything we do, and at the same time, we must have fun at work. We build expert competencies that help other companies, authorities and organizations in every step of their digital journey”, says Andreas Tufvesson, Consultant Manager HiQ Jönköping.

HiQ’s local recruitment need is significant, leading to many job opportunities in the area. HiQ is convinced that tech development is the best way to make the world better, more sustainable, simpler, safer, and more fun. Anyone wanting to join the company’s journey and expansion should apply to HiQ now.

For more information or to become a client, please contact:
Pontus Holstensson, Site Manager at HiQ Jönköping
Phone: +46 72 575 72 71
Email: Pontus.Holstensson@hiq.se

Andreas Tufvesson, Consultant Manager at HiQ Jönköping
Phone: +46 70 924 92 61
Email: Andreas.Tufvesson@hiq.se

HiQ appoints Per Gustafsson as the new Head of Region Mälardalen. Per has long and solid experience within the consulting industry and will take over the leadership of the region with offices in Västerås, Örebro, and Borlänge. “I am happy to welcome Per to HiQ and as Head of Region Mälardalen! Per has extensive experience in the consulting industry, where he has held many leadership positions and once started as a consultant. HiQ's Region Mälardalen is a strong region with a great team and incredible local potential. I feel confident in handing over the leadership to Per and look forward to welcoming him to the team,” says Samuel Skott, CEO of HiQ.

Per most recently comes from a role as Vice President for CGI’s system integration and consulting operations in Western and Central Sweden. Per has worked with business development and engagements and has a long career behind him at CGI in industry production, public sector, and infrastructure management. Per also has experience from Microsoft and Kerfi, where he worked in sales and as a consultant at BMK Consulting and IBM Global Services. Per’s extensive experience in the consulting industry and leading positions is a perfect match with HiQ. Per is the new Head of Region Mälardalen, Vice President at HiQ and will be part of the management team in Sweden and at group level.

“I’m very much looking forward to joining HiQ! I have worked in the consulting industry for a long time, and being trusted to take over the leadership of HiQ Mälardalen feels both fun and challenging. HiQ is on an exciting journey, and I look forward to contributing with my knowledge and commitment to continue building the fantastic company that HiQ is. But first, I’m looking forward to getting started and meeting all my new colleagues,” says Per Gustafsson.

Per’s primary focus will be to continue developing HiQ by sharpening the local offering and leading the team to create value for new and existing clients. The goal is to build on HiQ’s strong brand, unique company culture, competence, and broad customer base to continue building a leading consulting company within tech, IT, design and communication. HiQ Mälardalen is an important player for the local industries and businesses. HiQ is well-established and a strong partner for many leading players in the manufacturing industry in the area.

“HiQ is one of the leading consulting companies within tech in Sweden and is on an incredibly exciting journey. It’s a company at the technological forefront known for fantastic projects and consultants. Being able to be a part of HiQ and take part in the expertise within the group is a big reason I accepted the role. I am proud to continue to develop HiQ further, with my main focus on Region Mälardalen,” says Per Gustafsson.

Per Gustafsson starts June 17th, 2023.

HiQ is nominated in this year's Magnet Awards, the Nordics' largest competition for Employer Branding. With the End Bad Tech campaign, HiQ competes in the category Attraction. “With End Bad Tech, we wanted to stand out and, at the same time, focus on what HiQ is and stands for. It's fantastic that the campaign has exceeded both goals and expectations, and I'm very proud that we are nominated in this year's Magnet Awards, says Helena Herolf, Chief People Officer at HiQ,” says Helena Herolf, Chief People Officer at HiQ.

The Magnet Awards are often described as the Swedish Championships in Employer Branding. It is an industry initiative and the Nordic region’s largest competition in its segment. HiQ is nominated in the category Attraction with the company’s End Bad Tech campaign. The category involves Employer Branding to build familiarity and attractiveness and recruit future competence. Only contributions that mainly consist of external communication are allowed, and the effect figures that the jury wants to see must be able to be linked to pre-set and measurable goals.

The End Bad Tech campaign has been developed together with the creative agency Post Sthlm. The concept centers around bad technology as our worst enemy. Three situations were developed with consultants as the heroes and bad technology as the antagonist: the problem, the struggle, and the win. The idea was to build an engaging narrative that could take the recipient on a journey and, at the same time, clearly position HiQ. In addition to the visual campaign, content has been produced based on personas for the three phases: Awareness, Consideration and Decision. The content has been produced together with the digital agency Invise.

The campaign went live in August 2022 and has, since its launch, exceeded both expectations and goals.

The Magnet Awards involve employers measuring their strengths in different categories. The contributions are assessed based on each category’s specific requirements and look at how creativity drives impact. This year’s jury includes representatives from the agency world, communications, HR, and business. Nearly 100 entries were submitted, and on March 15, the winners are announced in Stockholm.

About Magnet Employer Branding Awards
The Magnet Awards is the Nordic region’s largest competition arena for Employer Branding and an industry initiative with the agencies; Oddwork, Universum, Whydentify, Business & People and Coreworkers behind it. This year’s sponsors for the competition are Populum, which sponsors the Culture & Engagement category, and SRI, which sponsors the People Tech category.

For more information about the industry initiative and the Magnet Awards competition arena, please visit: www.magnetawards.se

Are you interested in joining HiQ? Please visit: www.career.hiq.se