ERP Modernization for traditional Companies? Absolutely!

With the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, W.Söhngen GmbH (now part of aluderm+) benefits from a modern, cloud‑enabled ERP landscape that creates transparency, standardizes processes, and reliably supports the company’s growth.

  • Future‑proof, cloud‑ready ERP solution
  • Standardized and transparent business processes
  • More efficient operations thanks to automated workflows
SÖHNGEN’s Project Requirements:

Goal: A Future‑Proof, Cloud‑Ready ERP Solution

“From the very beginning, we defined clear expectations for the ERP project:

  • Replacement of the legacy system with a modern ERP solution
  • Simplification and standardization of business processes
  • Greater transparency across data and workflows
  • Stability, cloud capability, and long‑term updatability
  • High user acceptance through close support and training

Especially important: flexibility without compromising future‑readiness.”

Project Results:

Improvements at a Glance

  1. Import and export functions that process data in real time
  2. Centralized management of ERP and PIM data
  3. Greater transparency across processes and data
  4. Automated workflows that reduce manual steps
  5. Improved usability and faster onboarding
  6. Higher stability when handling large volumes of data
  7. Better planning reliability in purchasing, production, and sales
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How It Was Before:

Initial Situation: An ERP System at the Limits of its Capabilities

“Before the project started, we were working with PARITY.ERP, an ERP system specifically designed for specialist and wholesale trade. However, the solution was no longer future‑proof and needed to be replaced by a modern, cloud‑ready, and scalable platform.”

 

Challenges and Requirements at a Glance:

  1. Complex data preparation and matching of legacy data
  2. Redesign and realignment of existing processes
  3. System stability, cloud readiness, and sustainable long‑term updatability
How Did SÖHNGEN Become Aware of Us?

Partner Search: SÖHNGEN Meets anaptis

“We discovered anaptis through a Google search. The decisive factors in choosing anaptis were several key aspects: we were particularly impressed by the professional and trustworthy appearance, the clear and agile project methodology, and the visibly structured approach. The competent points of contact and the direct, open communication on an equal footing also built trust right from the start. This combination quickly reinforced our decision to implement the project together with anaptis.”
How the Project Implementation was Carried Out:

Implementation: Business Central (Cloud)

“The implementation followed a clearly structured approach. First, the existing data was systematically prepared—consolidated, cleansed, and aligned with the standard behavior of Dynamics 365 Business Central. In parallel, the project team ensured that all functional requirements were captured precisely. These challenges were addressed exceptionally well through very intensive, direct, and often short‑notice coordination.

To prepare employees optimally for the new system, we also focused on comprehensive change management. This included internal workshops, targeted training sessions and briefings, a key‑user concept (train‑the‑trainer), extensive testing using real‑life scenarios, and the close involvement of the specialist departments.

This combination of clean data migration, structured coordination, and early qualification of employees enabled all project phases to be completed efficiently and with high quality—while giving employees early confidence in working with the new system.”

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An Overview of All Extensions:

These Add-Ons Complement the Standard System

“We integrated several smart add‑ons into Dynamics 365 Business Central — ranging from OPplus for financial processes to Anvaigo EDI (NAS Conception EDI) and Belware XRechnung (Connector 365, EasyBatch, E‑Documents), as well as Power BI (especially NAVBI by navida for reporting & analytics). This modular system landscape now ensures automated workflows, a stable data foundation, and efficient business processes.”

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Anvaigo EDI Connect (formerly Anveo) enables simplified, automated data exchange — for example with partners or between locations.

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With the BELWARE XRECHNUNG add‑on, you can easily send invoices as XRechnung XML files.

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Our partner navida specializes in Power BI and provides ready‑to‑use Power BI template sets for sales, purchasing, finance, and more.

Our added value through navida’s Power BI templates

“Compared to the previously extensively used Microsoft Access, Power BI offers significant advantages particularly in terms of analysis, visualization, automation, and scalability. While Access was primarily used as a desktop database, Power BI stands out as a modern, cloud‑enabled BI platform for interactive dashboards, large volumes of data, and collaborative work across all departments.”

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Many companies primarily use standard Reports in Business Central. However, with Power BI and our NAVBI standard Reports—such as NAVBI Sales—this data can be used far more effectively. Instead of static evaluations, users gain interactive analyses, can identify trends at an early stage, and view sales figures from different perspectives, for example by customer, item, region, or time period. For Business Central customers, this means greater transparency, faster decision‑making, and significantly more value from their existing data.

Julian Wissel, Managing Director at navida

A Complete Success:

Outcome: Cloud-Based ERP Solution

“Dynamics 365 Business Central now supports us far more effectively in overcoming our previous challenges. Many processes are more clearly structured, more transparent, and easier to manage—making our day‑to‑day work noticeably easier. Overall, we are doing very well with the new ERP system. We feel more confident using it, benefit from optimized processes, and clearly notice that our work has become more efficient and enjoyable.
As a result, we now benefit from a modern, cloud‑based ERP solution with clearly structured and easy‑to‑understand processes, a significantly improved data foundation, and a stable, future‑proof system platform. In everyday operations, this is reflected in tangible efficiency gains and a much more structured way of working.

We would also like to highlight the collaboration with anaptis, which we experienced as highly collaborative, solution‑oriented, and consistently transparent. Even when different perspectives arose between users and developers, these were always addressed constructively and transformed into viable solutions together. We particularly appreciate the fast response times to inquiries as well as the consistently clear, direct, and easy‑to‑understand communication with the developers. Employees also perceive the new solution very positively: they feel more confident working with the system, operate in a more structured way, and find many processes significantly easier.”

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By consistently adhering to the Business Central standard, a powerful ERP system was created that is precisely tailored to the company’s requirements and specific characteristics at the same time. Today, it forms the foundation for the company’s continued development. Processes, data, and costs are transparent, providing the necessary basis for well‑informed decisions and sustainable growth.

Nils E., Project Manager, anaptis GmbH

May We Introduce:

SÖHNGEN Is Cloud Ready

W.Söhngen GmbH looks back on a company history spanning more than 100 years. Today, it is part of a holding company and offers products and solutions in the fields of first aid, wound care, and emergency medicine. Its product portfolio includes classic dressing materials, first‑aid equipment, as well as rescue and transport solutions such as stretchers, medical couches, and backpacks. The company is currently undergoing a brand relaunch at its location in Taunusstein, Hesse: the well‑known brand SÖHNGEN is being replaced by the umbrella brand aluderm+.

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