Ethics and Innovation: Vierci Group implements a Digital, Multi-company and Regional Whistleblowing Channel

Ethics and Innovation: Vierci Group implements a Digital, Multi-company and Regional Whistleblowing Channel

It is a pleasure to highlight companies that lead change by adopting technological tools, driving digital transformation in organizational ethics through the implementation of digital whistleblowing channels. These organizations set the standard for a comprehensive digital upgrade that promotes transparency and trust across all their processes.

This is the case of Vierci Group, a Paraguayan company with a multinational presence. With a history of 57 years of work, it stands as one of the most solid groups in the country; however, their traditional approach ends there, as their commitment to integrating technology into their operations has made them a benchmark for leadership and innovation in the region.

To understand the scope of this group, it is worth mentioning that it is the most important business group in Paraguay, with over 100 world-class brands and presence in 8 countries: Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, the United States, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay. In 2024, it was recognized as the largest private employer in the country for the third consecutive year, with a team of over 17,410 direct employees. Its portfolio includes top national and international brands across various sectors, such as fast food, fashion and perfumes, supermarkets, industry, real estate, agriculture, media, and finance, offering high-quality products and services.

A business group of such size and complexity needed a digital whistleblowing channel that was modern, intuitive, easy to implement, and user-friendly for both the users and the investigators in charge.

Thanks to our ethics line, the group has been able to centrally and effectively manage reports from its more than 40 organizations, streamlining the process for whistleblowers and responsible managers. By having real-time data from the different organizations within the group, generated through the whistleblowing channel, they can develop strategies for comprehensive fraud prevention and detection, enabling quick and efficient responses and creating an environment of trust for employees, customers, and investors.

By implementing the SHOGUN Multi-Company Ethics Line, Vierci Group has strengthened its commitment to transparency and ethics in every one of its processes. In addition to facilitating the detection of irregularities, the SHOGUN Ethics Line was configured and adapted according to the group’s internal processes, ensuring coherence and control in their transnational operations, directly contributing to the sustainability and profitability of the conglomerate.

At SHOGUN Monitor System, we join the group in achieving a single goal: “To be a profitable business group, maximizing profits to share them with its employees and contribute to the development of each region where they are present.”

The implementation of SHOGUN’s Digital Ethics Line, with its advanced technological capabilities and detailed customization, has achieved outstanding results in favor of organizational transparency, demonstrating how a group with multiple internal and external processes can leverage technology to move forward securely.

At SHOGUN, we are proud to support the process of this prestigious group, and we once again thank them for the trust placed in us from the start. We reaffirm our commitment to continue developing high-value technological tools that support the growth of industries in Latin America.

Author: Guillermo Casal
International consultant and trainer in fraud prevention and investigation and anti-money laundering. He is a Certified Public Accountant, holds a Master's degree in Economics and Administration, and has six international certifications, including the CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), and CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).