How Biologen Herdla works with Nores as a purchasing partner

Smarter purchasing with personalized follow-up

Located on beautiful Herdla outside Bergen is Biologen Herdla – a unique hotel and restaurant concept with strong historical roots and high ambitions for both quality and operations. For General Manager Endre Ludvig Olsen, good purchasing is an important part of the overall picture.

Here, the collaboration with Nores plays a central role.

Beautiful surroundings regardless of the weather, at Biologen, located45 minutes outside Bergen, with the ocean as its closest neighbor. In the photo, from left: General Manager at Biologen Herdla, Endre Ludvig Olsen, and Membership Advisor at Nores, Elise Korneliussen Isager.

Peace of mind and professional negotiation power

Biologen Herdla is a member of De Historiske Hotel og Spisesteder (Historic Hotels and Restaurants), and it was therefore natural to also become a member of Nores. For Endre, who has had a long relationship with Nores ever since his apprenticeship, the membership provides an extra sense of security in daily operations.

– As an independent business, it's good to have a professional partner who can negotiate favorable agreements on our behalf, says Endre.

Through Nores, the business gains access to competitive agreements, while avoiding the need to spend time and resources on negotiations themselves. This provides both efficiency and better terms.

A purchasing portal - simple, clear, and efficient

An important part of the value lies in the systems and tools that come with the membership.

– We have access to good systems that help us throughout the entire purchasing process, and a good system for inventory control.

Everything is gathered in one purchasing portal; Buy at Nores, with clear labeling of bonus-generating products and price trends. This provides a better overview and makes it easier to make good decisions in a busy daily routine.

– Buy at Nores is easy to use, with good search functions and a clear structure, says Endre.

Personalized advice that creates value

For Endre, the collaboration with the membership advisors is one of the most important factors.

The collaboration with the membership advisors is a key to success.

– We've had a very good collaboration with our membership advisors, first with Cecilie and now with Elise. There's always good follow-up, and we get help when we need it.

The close dialogue not only provides answers to specific questions – but also valuable input for improvements and smarter choices.

– We receive good tips, and follow-up regarding the quarterly bonus overviews helps us make the right choices.

It is precisely the combination of industry understanding, accessibility, and proactive follow-up that makes the advisory service an important part of the collaboration.

– Our job is to make everyday life easier for our members. We work closely with them to understand their needs and find solutions that provide better overview, increased profitability, and more efficient and smart purchasing," says Elise Korneliussen Isager, a member advisor at Nores.

Tangible Actions with Impact

The collaboration with Nores also yields tangible results in practice. Biologen Herdla, for example, has made several adjustments to deliveries and ordering routines that provide both economic and environmental benefits.

– Among other things, we have switched mineral water wholesalers to reduce transport and transitioned to direct deliveries for dairy products, which saves us a lot.

In addition, they have changed ordering routines to ensure better bonus payouts.

– Following advice from our member advisor, we have switched to ordering through the Buy at Nores portal instead of email and phone, which helps us build up bonuses," says Endre.

More Than Just Smart Purchasing

For Biologen Herdla, Nores is about more than just agreements and prices. Training, courses, and gatherings also provide valuable input and development.

– Nores regularly offers training and updates, as well as excellent courses and gatherings that provide extra value.

Combined with personalized follow-up and excellent digital tools, this makes Nores a comprehensive partner in the purchasing process.

A Partner in Everyday Life

For Endre, the conclusion is clear: As an independent operator, the collaboration with Nores provides security, overview, and a better basis for decision-making.

With professional negotiation power, user-friendly systems, and close follow-up from advisors, Biologen Herdla gains a solid support system – and a strong foundation for smarter, more efficient purchasing.