Automation consulting
More flow, less tech baggage: tool-neutral, honest and to the point
Automation consulting from MaibornWolff: clear, effective, independent
Automation works best without detours. That's why we advise you in a technology-neutral way and with a radical focus on impact and ROI. We don't stop at analysis, but prioritize and design your path to efficiency - and take it directly with you using specialized teams. This enables you to act quickly instead of getting stuck in concepts. We identify exactly what you really need.
Less technology. Better business.
Automation that speeds up processes and creates impact
We start with a clear assessment of the situation and think benefits before technology. As an independent automation service provider, we identify quick wins and build the business case - transparently, measurably, with a view to ongoing costs and real effects.
For us, consulting does not end with PowerPoint. We design, implement and integrate - with business process automation consultants, developers and architects in one team. Time-to-value counts: iterative, secure, compatible with your systems and governance.
Even if a lot is running in the background: processes need good design. We pay attention to clear usability, monitoring and accessibility - so that teams understand, control and trust. In short: automation that takes people along, not slows them down.
We don't build islands, we build the future. Security by design, compliance and clean APIs are a given. With tried-and-tested processes and clear guardrails, your solution grows with your success - securely across all areas, locations and countries.
The most important success criterion for this machine learning project is a standardized and scalable solution that effectively integrates the diversity of our products as well as manually planned plants. This synergy, customized by MaibornWolff, shows the true value of the project.
Who is Process Automation Consulting suitable for?
Automation consulting is worthwhile for any company that wants to save resources, increase quality or minimize errors. Whether it's decision-making in business processes, monitoring production processes or knowledge management, many use cases lend themselves to automation. Above all, we advise:
We also support small units in large organizations - from the idea to the go-live. An interdisciplinary team from business, data and tech brings together low-code, RPA, AI and architecture and makes your vision productive quickly.
Our automation projects at a glance
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MAN - ATLAS L4. Control Center for the autonomous truckTo the MAN referenceWe developed a control center for MAN's autonomous truck. This comprises basic remote functions, including monitoring, remote support, mission handling and reporting functions. The functions are constantly being expanded to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
MAN - ATLAS L4. Control Center for the autonomous truckTo the MAN referenceControl Centerfor driverless trucks
Visualizationof the vehicle data
Research projecton autonomous driving
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NOW: National control center for charging infrastructure: development of a data warehouse systemTo the NOW referenceA country is electrifying itself - the National Charging Infrastructure Control Center is coordinating the expansion. In just five months, we developed a cloud-based data warehouse that integrates and evaluates data sources. Efficient processing for well-founded decisions in the e-mobility sector.
NOW: National control center for charging infrastructure: development of a data warehouse systemTo the NOW referenceProject duration5 months
Cloud data warehouseSecure data integration
TeamData and software engineers
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OroraTech - Security & Compliance SupportTo the OroraTech referenceOroraTech GmbH is a start-up founded in 2018 that uses satellite data to provide high-quality temperature data of the earth. Its main application is the early detection and ongoing monitoring of forest fires. Other applications are already being piloted.
OroraTech - Security & Compliance SupportTo the OroraTech referenceProject duration:February 2025 to May 2025
Procedure4x6, ThreatSea, workshops, interviews, questionnaires
TeamSecurity Architects and IT Consultants
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TK Elevator: Health Check Connectivity for the IoT gateway of elevatorsTo the TKE referenceThe IoT gateway is the linchpin for the increasing digitalization of elevators. Within 6 weeks, we put the quality of the software, hardware and operation through their paces.
TK Elevator: Health Check Connectivity for the IoT gateway of elevatorsTo the TKE referenceIoT gatewayconnects elevator with IoT platform
Code analysesand 22 interviews & workshops
Optimizationof the connectivity of the gateways
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inCTRL Solutions: Modernization of the IoT platform for water treatment plantsTo inCTRL referenceWe are making the opsCTRL IoT platform highly resilient, maintainable, and capable of further development. New functions can be integrated into products more quickly.
inCTRL Solutions: Modernization of the IoT platform for water treatment plantsTo inCTRL referenceRenovationof the IoT platform
Maintenance & new featuresgo hand in hand
Change code quicklythanks to CI/CD pipelines
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TÜV NORD: IT system for damage assessmentsTo the TÜV Nord referenceWith the cloud-based system, TÜV NORD experts can efficiently prepare and invoice damage assessments and vehicle valuations. Car dealerships can order spare parts directly after the damage calculation, which shortens the repair time by at least 2 working days.
TÜV NORD: IT system for damage assessmentsTo the TÜV Nord referenceSince August 2023in productive operation
2 daystime savings for garages
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Health.exe: AI-supported platform creates training plans for patientsTo the Health.exe referenceWe developed a cloud-based platform that uses AI to automatically generate tailored treatment recommendations for patients based on a small number of medical parameters.
Health.exe: AI-supported platform creates training plans for patientsTo the Health.exe referenceProject duration5 months
AI in HealthcareServices for orthopaedics
Simple integrationin practice systems
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Research: AI-supported robotics for employees with physical limitationsSee robotics referenceWith demographic change, employees with physical limitations need better support to remain productive. Assistance robots can help, but are not flexible enough. The KiRo4LeMi research project aims to use AI to dynamically adapt robots to individual changes in performance. Using digital models and "living personas", the AI optimizes robot operation in real time.
Research: AI-supported robotics for employees with physical limitationsSee robotics reference3 yearsresearch project, funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs
Design of the robotmore individuality thanks to AI
Digital twinhelps to be able to react quickly during operation
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MAN: Efficient threat analysis for control unitsSee MAN referenceDigitalization increases cyber risks - especially for MAN's new CM4 control unit. Our experts use the 4×6 methodology and ThreatSea to identify threats at an early stage and develop targeted protective measures. Find out how MAN uses intelligent risk analysis to strengthen the security of its vehicles.
MAN: Efficient threat analysis for control unitsSee MAN referenceProject duration7 months
Over 20 workshopsThreat analyses
Over 500Potential risks evaluated
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Siemens: AI demand prediction platform for industrial production planningSee Siemens referenceSiemens is looking to the future with the AI Demand Prediction Platform. Thanks to machine learning and AutoML, precise demand forecasts can be created for over 100 products and production can be better planned. Launched as a proof of concept, the platform quickly developed into a system that can be used productively. The self-service web application will soon be used in other plants.
Siemens: AI demand prediction platform for industrial production planningSee Siemens referenceProject durationsince February 2022
Proof of conceptin a few weeks
Time series predictionfor 100 different products
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TÜV NORD GPT: Development of AI assistanceSee TÜV NORD referenceFind relevant information faster by chatting with documents? It's possible! The TÜV NORD GROUP uses GPT technology in the secure Microsoft Azure Cloud. With the aim of optimizing knowledge management and efficiency. The system enables new usage options within the testing group and is operated securely. Find out more about the innovative AI assistance system now.
TÜV NORD GPT: Development of AI assistanceSee TÜV NORD referenceProject durationsince September 2023
33.000GPT applications in the first month
ChatGPT Model 4in the European Microsoft Azure Cloud
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Schöck components: Improvement of the requirements processSee Schöck Bauteile referenceTogether with MaibornWolff, the construction industry specialist optimized the requirements management of its Scalix design software. Thanks to the digital design approach, the technical requirements were re-specified and the software was further developed in a user-centered manner. The aim is to continuously increase user satisfaction and integrate internal and external interests. Read more about the methodology and results now!
Schöck components: Improvement of the requirements processSee Schöck Bauteile referenceProject durationsince 2022
Team size2-3 Digital Designer:inside
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VW: Digitization of key production figures with the iProcess appSee VW referenceLess paper, more efficiency: Volkswagen replaces analog processes with the iProcess app. Cloud-native technologies and digital design enable intuitive recording and analysis of key production figures. This increases transparency and overall equipment effectiveness and paves the way for predictive maintenance at the automotive group.
VW: Digitization of key production figures with the iProcess appSee VW referenceProject durationsince January 2021
Team size5 to 10 persons
Fast app developmentthanks to Digital Design
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digikoo GmbH: Apple Vision Pro for city plannersSee digikoo referencePlanning cities smarter: Together with TUM, we developed the 3Digipad for Apple Vision Pro. It visualizes complex energy data in 3D and makes scenarios intuitively tangible. Dynamic building data and KPIs support urban planners in making sustainable decisions.
digikoo GmbH: Apple Vision Pro for city plannersSee digikoo referenceProject duration4 months
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Miele domestic appliances are networked worldwideSee Miele referenceHow do household appliances become smart? Miele relies on an IoT platform that we played a key role in developing. Container-based architecture ensures stable communication, DevOps for continuous improvement - so that smart appliances can be found in millions of households worldwide.
Miele domestic appliances are networked worldwideSee Miele referenceProject durationsince 2016
Success factorshigh availability and scalability
IoT platformwith container-based architecture
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BMW Group: Replacement of a production-critical legacy systemSee BMW Group reference20-year-old system, new digital future. We gradually migrated production software to a flexible architecture. After two years, central plants were running on the new solution - stable, fail-safe and ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
BMW Group: Replacement of a production-critical legacy systemSee BMW Group referenceProject durationMid-2018 to the beginning of 2024
Team size25 employees
Legacy systemreplaced after 20 years
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Mixed reality: driving a real car in a virtual worldSee BMW referenceVirtual racing in a real car? MaibornWolff made it possible for the BMW M. Within three months, we used Unreal Engine 4 to develop a prototype that processes vehicle signals with high performance and creates an immersive driving experience without motion sickness. The cockpit remains real, the surroundings become the racetrack.
Mixed reality: driving a real car in a virtual worldSee BMW reference<3 monthsFrom the vision to the prototype
3D applicationsin real time
TeamUnreal development, XR technology, game design, smart devices, 3D content
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KUKA: Web interface for a new Human Machine InterfaceSee KUKA referenceRethinking robotics: KUKA is working with us to develop iiQKA.OS - an operating system with an intuitive web HMI. Using web technologies and scrum methods, we enable flexible customization and simple control. Open collaboration makes robotics more accessible than ever before.
KUKA: Web interface for a new Human Machine InterfaceSee KUKA referenceGoalReplacing the current control software
iiQKA.OSFast and intuitive development
> 11,000 hoursProject work
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STIHL: Control iMOW robotic mower via appSee STIHL referenceRobot mower redefined: The iMOW from STIHL makes lawn care smarter. Our software expertise combined with STIHL's hardware know-how ensures intuitive app control. The result? A networked device that makes gardening easier - simple, efficient, innovative.
STIHL: Control iMOW robotic mower via appSee STIHL referenceProject durationsince August 2020
Robot mowerControl via app
Process optimizationwith the customer
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ifm services: Remote maintenance of systems and machinesSee ifm services referenceMaintenance, anywhere and at any time - together with ifm services, we developed a remote access solution for industrial plants. A small, agile team created a full-stack cloud application that combines intuitive operation and secure connectivity. The product celebrated its premiere at HMI 2024.
ifm services: Remote maintenance of systems and machinesSee ifm services referenceProject durationsince March 2023
Remote Accessintegrated in platform
Team5 Developers
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DER Touristik Online: Development and migration of a multi-client capable travel booking platformSee DER Touristik referenceDifferent brands, one platform: DER Touristik merges several independent websites. We are supporting the migration to the AWS cloud with digital design, microservices and testing. The focus is on performance, SEO and UX - for a seamless digital travel experience.
DER Touristik Online: Development and migration of a multi-client capable travel booking platformSee DER Touristik referenceStandardized platformMulti-client travel portalQuality assuranceEnd-2-End test automationCloud transformationMigration to AWS cloud -
MAN: Secure Software Development Life CycleSee MAN referenceTrucks are networked - and therefore unfortunately also targets for attack. With SSDLC, MAN relies on security by design and integrates the highest security standards directly into development. Together with 22 teams, we have established security measures that go beyond the legal requirements.
MAN: Secure Software Development Life CycleSee MAN referenceProject duration22 months
UNECE R155successfully integratedMethodsSecurity Champions, DevSecOps, OWASP SAMM
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Bayernwerk: Knowledge management via teamsSee Bayernwerk referenceExperience must not be lost - Bayernwerk digitizes the knowledge of long-standing employees. MaibornWolff designed an intuitive MS Teams app with a clear UX/UI. Close collaboration, lived Scrum values and user-centered development make the app a success. Promoting exchange, optimizing processes - this is how knowledge transfer works today.
Bayernwerk: Knowledge management via teamsSee Bayernwerk referenceProject duration6 months
Target:Identify implicit knowledge
Requirements:a user-centered, intuitive and clear UX/UI design
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Es geht LOS: Development of a cloud-based application for citizen participationSee Es geht LOS referenceDemocracy meets digitalization: For "Es geht LOS!", we developed a cloud-based app for candidate management in five weeks. Built on AWS, it enables secure draws and efficient user management - for more citizen participation digitally.
Es geht LOS: Development of a cloud-based application for citizen participationSee Es geht LOS referenceStrengthening democracythrough random selection
Recruit candidatesfor citizens' councils via app
In 5 monthsfrom concept to prototype with AWS Amplify
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Monitoring alarms in industrial plantsSee referenceSafety in industrial plants requires a real-time overview. We developed a live monitoring platform that networks measuring devices and collects data via Azure IoT and Kubernetes. A scalable MVP was created in just three months: alarms appear in under ten seconds thanks to automated data acquisition via smartphone and Bluetooth.
Monitoring alarms in industrial plantsSee referenceProject duration3 years
<3 monthsto the MVP
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Planning systems: Optimizing the capacity utilization of pressing plantsSee referenceMaximum capacity utilization, minimum costs: Our customer relies on a central planning system for pressing plants. We have been supporting its further development with .NET Core, GraphQL and PostgreSQL for over ten years. Now the journey is moving to the cloud - for greater scalability, flexibility and efficiency.
Planning systems: Optimizing the capacity utilization of pressing plantsSee reference>10 yearsCustomer support
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Global workforce planning systemSee referenceHow do you achieve globally harmonized workforce planning? With a modern web application based on domain-driven design and hexagonal architecture. Event sourcing ensures transparent traceability, while Azure and Quarkus provide stability and scalability. The result: a flexible, future-proof solution.
Global workforce planning systemSee referenceTeam sizeup to 8 employees
Domain Driven Designdevelopment approach
Microsoft Azure Cloudallows easy roll-out of new versions
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DER Touristik: Become a digital travel companion in 7 monthsSee DER Touristik referenceTravel information, bookings, support - all in one app. With Flutter, MaibornWolff developed a cross-platform solution for DER Touristik. In just seven months, a stable app was created for iOS and Android that supports multiple brands, languages and countries. This is how customer proximity travels.
DER Touristik: Become a digital travel companion in 7 monthsSee DER Touristik reference7 monthsFrom Kickoff to Go Live
iOS and AndroidDigital travel companion
Whitelabelling solutionUncomplicated integration of additional brands, languages and countries
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KUKA: UI/UX design for an app for load data analysis for industrial robotsSee KUKA referenceHow do you reduce support requests? With a smart UX! KUKA and MaibornWolff developed a web-based application for load data analysis. Through "Understand/Build/Learn" we recognized challenges early on and validated solutions for an intuitive user experience.
KUKA: UI/UX design for an app for load data analysis for industrial robotsSee KUKA referenceMethodProduct Experience Design
Customer requestEasier interaction between users and the system
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DEKRA: Modern enterprise architecture thanks to co-creationSee DEKRA referenceNew IT for a sustainable future: the global auditing group needed to modernize its IT landscape. Co-Creation created a harmonized architecture and the EA Community promotes cross-border exchange for strong IT until 2025 - and beyond.
DEKRA: Modern enterprise architecture thanks to co-creationSee DEKRA referenceMost important method:Building an EA community
Created conceptEnterprise Architecture
Cooperationat eye level
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BMW Group: Remote software upgrade for vehiclesSee BMW Group referenceNo visits to the workshop, no stress - thanks to Remote Software Upgrade, BMW vehicles worldwide remain up-to-date "over-the-air". MaibornWolff has been developing and operating the backend for secure updates for over three years. Microservice architectures and DevOps approaches guarantee stability, performance and security.
BMW Group: Remote software upgrade for vehiclesSee BMW Group referenceProject duration5 years
Millions of vehiclesreceive new features thanks to "over-the-air" upgrade
IT securityAlways up-to-date thanks to remote software upgrade
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digikoo: A data platform for the Azure CloudSee digikoo referenceStructured geodata, automated quality assurance, seamless provision - we developed a powerful Snowflake data platform on Azure for Digikoo. It makes analysis easier for data scientists and lays the foundation for precise forecasts and new use cases.
digikoo: A data platform for the Azure CloudSee digikoo referenceProject duration5 months
Climate changePlan digitally and implement efficiently
Foundation data platformMicrosoft Azure Cloud
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Creditreform: Secure proof of identity on the webSee Creditreform referenceVerifying online identities in a forgery-proof manner while maintaining user-friendliness - CrefoTrust makes it possible. Together, we developed a solution that creates trust with blockchain technology and proofs of concept. Personal and company data remain protected, while verifications run smoothly.
Creditreform: Secure proof of identity on the webSee Creditreform referenceProject duration:5 years
Pilot testsbased on several PoCs
Decentralized identityallows tamper-proof storage of identities and company information
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SMA: Development of a Web UI for ennexOS platformSee SMA referenceOptimizing energy flows, reducing costs - we have been developing the Web UI of the ennexOS platform with SMA Solar Technology since 2016. It digitizes energy management processes for over a million users and combines smart solutions for a sustainable energy future.
SMA: Development of a Web UI for ennexOS platformSee SMA referenceProject durationsince 2016
> 1.000Modules and components in ennexOS platform
> 7.000Fuse tests
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Weidmüller: Progression of the Industrial Service PlatformSee Weidmüller referenceIoT meets agility - Weidmüller and MaibornWolff developed the easyConnect platform for remote access, data visualization and machine learning. After intensive exploration, an MVP was created, accompanied by a cross-functional Scrum team. Making Industrial IoT smarter and more efficient.
Weidmüller: Progression of the Industrial Service PlatformSee Weidmüller referenceApprox. 7 monthsup to the MVP
8 weeks analysisof professional, technical and organizational factors
Innovative portalfor end-to-end solutions
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BMW Group: Virtual reality brings vehicle design to lifeSee BMW Group referenceFrom the first draft to series production - BMW uses VR to visualize the entire development process. Based on the Unreal Engine, a uniform platform visualizes designs and processes. This saves on hardware prototypes and enables location-independent collaboration. MaibornWolff plays a key role in driving the development and integration of these VR use cases.
BMW Group: Virtual reality brings vehicle design to lifeSee BMW Group referenceProject duration3.2 years
CooperationLocation-independent and virtual
InfrastructureScalable and expandable thanks to the cloud
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Travel information systems: 25 percent savings in cloud costs and stable operation thanks to FinOpsTo the FinOps referenceCloud transparency and FinOps governance for a networked travel information system - with clearly measurable savings and less operational risk.
Travel information systems: 25 percent savings in cloud costs and stable operation thanks to FinOpsTo the FinOps referenceCloud operating costsreduced by 25%
Reductionof the availability zones in the development environment
Time-controlled switch-offof the development environment
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Supply chain management: Reducing cloud operating costs by 50 percent with FinOpsTo the FinOps referenceWe have made the supply chain management system for an international industrial company more scalable and robust through process modernization, improved monitoring, automation and rightsizing. Targeted optimization of the infrastructure reduced oversizing and unnecessary resources - the platform is more stable.
Supply chain management: Reducing cloud operating costs by 50 percent with FinOpsTo the FinOps referenceLoweringof the cloud operating costs
Fastto the new release
More transparencyand control
Business process automation consulting: Our range of services
Automation should not create unnecessary complexity - it should make your business better. As your partner, we consistently focus on added value and develop lean, targeted solutions.
We start in a technology-neutral way, because for us, automation consulting doesn't start with the tool, but with the real added value. First, we analyze your processes holistically - often supported by process mining to uncover potential based on data. In this way, we find the greatest leverage for efficiency and develop a lean workflow vision. Only when the use case is crystal clear do we bring in the right experts.
As an automation service provider, we do not deliver off-the-shelf solutions, but consistently rely on customized systems. Together, we select the technology - be it low-code, RPA or Pro Code AI - that promises the greatest benefit and the least effort. We attach great importance to simplicity and ensure that your solution runs efficiently in the background and integrates seamlessly into your existing IT landscape.
Our goal is your sustainable business success: we consider scalability from the outset and check whether existing solutions can be reused to minimize costs. Through targeted know-how transfer and practical training, we enable your teams to continue the new processes independently and without major changes, with a good understanding of the overall concept - in the long term, efficiently and with a focus on measurable customer benefits.
Before we write the first line of code or configure a bot, we think the product through to the end. For us, digital design means that we design your solution from the outset in such a way that it is sustainable, scalable and user-centered. We don't just automate the step, we redesign the process - so that it still makes sense tomorrow.
The human factor: why we insist on usability & accessibility
Automation often happens invisibly in the background - but it is controlled and monitored by people. And this is where success is crucial: the most efficient process is useless if the team does not trust it or cannot operate it.
That's why we don't stop at the script. We provide intuitive dashboards and user experience that take accessibility seriously. In this way, we ensure that your automation solution not only works technically, but is also accepted and used confidently by all employees.
Frequently asked questions about automation consulting
Why choose MaibornWolff as your Business Process Automation Consultant?
Quite simply, we don't come up with the solution until we have understood your problem. We advise you independently of tools and always start automation from the desired result. With us, you get strategy, process design and implementation from a single team. The result is a solution that delivers measurable benefits, scales securely and - most importantly - really fits into your IT landscape.
What role does AI play in process automation?
AI is a powerful tool - but not an end in itself and definitely not a must. We use it specifically where it brings concrete benefits: for example, when processing large volumes of documents, preparing decisions or detecting deviations in standardized processes. At the same time, not every use case needs AI. Traditional automation is often the more stable and easier to maintain solution. Our motto: as little technology as possible, as much as necessary.
What makes a good automation service provider?
A good automation service provider is one thing above all: honest. They speak plainly about the business case, think consistently end-to-end and not just in their own tool cosmos. They provide reliable references, work in an agile manner and always keep an eye on security, compliance and subsequent smooth operation. He builds a solution that you can later maintain yourself.
How do I find the right Business Process Automation Specialist?
Look at how pragmatic he is and whether he wants to sell you the most expensive solution straight away. A good business process automation specialist demonstrates integration, governance and enablement, but can also say "no" if the automation effort is greater than the automation benefit. They must prove their ability to integrate with your existing systems - because the reality is usually brownfield. The best tip: Talk openly about your challenges and make sure that the specialist considers your KPIs, the expected ROI of changes and your corporate culture and philosophy when designing the solution.