Clever Global

Clever Global, now operating under the brand Externalia Solutions, is a technology services firm specializing in the global management of suppliers and contractors. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Seville, Spain, the company has established itself as a key player in coordinating business activities across various sectors. These include construction, mining, industrial, renewable energy, and pharmaceuticals. The firm's trajectory includes a significant milestone in February 2024, when Business Software Group (BSG) acquired a majority stake, leading to its delisting from the BME Growth market and subsequent absorption into Externalia, another BSG-owned entity, to consolidate operations and enhance its market position.

The core of the business is a proprietary software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that digitizes and automates the entire contractor and supplier lifecycle. This platform, which includes products like Sercae One, is designed to mitigate risks associated with outsourcing by ensuring regulatory compliance and operational safety. Clients utilize the service to manage the exchange of documentation, validate contractor credentials, and control access for personnel, machinery, and vehicles on-site. The system provides enhanced visibility into the supply chain through features like document management, access control, and on-site audits. Revenue is generated through a combination of technology services, consulting, and outsourcing solutions that support clients throughout their projects.

Under the new Externalia Solutions structure, the company has integrated with other specialized firms like Apsis Doc Services and e-gestiona, creating a larger entity focused on business process management. This strategic consolidation aims to leverage shared synergies in software for compliance and risk management. The combined group, led by the BSG management team, leverages its expanded resources to serve a broad international client base, operating in more than 50 countries and managing a significant volume of procurement and a large workforce through its integrated platforms. Keywords: supplier relationship management, contractor management, supply chain risk management, document validation, access control software, business process outsourcing, regulatory compliance, CAE software, vendor management, procurement services, contractor prequalification, worksite safety, supply chain visibility, Externalia Solutions, Sercae One, Business Software Group, risk mitigation, project outsourcing, compliance software, document management systems