Scarce resources, increasing demand and individual needs are major challenges facing companies and IT departments in particular. To overcome these challenges, it is essential to democratize the creation of applications. Specialist departments should be directly involved and expert knowledge should be used efficiently. However, this is only possible with the right technology and the right partner. JAB JOSEF ANSTOETZ KG has recognized the need for democratization and implemented it in its digitalization strategy – the long-established company relies on the low-code platform Simplifier for successful practical implementation.
Traditional company focuses on innovative concepts
The renowned textile publisher from Bielefeld not only combines tradition and innovation in its products. The company’s digitalization strategy combines the use of existing expertise with innovative approaches and modern technology. Fiori apps are an important part of this.
“The potential and benefits of Fiori apps were quickly recognized in our company. As a result, the demand for them is very high. At the same time, we are faced with the challenge of limited capacity for implementation.“
Patrick Kosche, CIO, JAB JOSEF ANSTOETZ KG
Low-code fits perfectly into our digitalization strategy: the specialist departments can create the required applications themselves, eliminating the need for time-consuming coordination and saving us valuable time.
“The potential and benefits of Fiori apps were quickly recognized in our company. As a result, the demand for them is very high. At the same time, we are faced with the challenge of limited capacity for implementation.“
JannikBröker, Application and Project Management, JAB
The right low-code platform at the right time
Although the implementation of a no- or low-code platform was firmly anchored in the digital strategy, JAB was not yet in the evaluation process when it first came into contact with Simplifier. However, the medium-sized company recognized the potential of the low-code platform and the fit with its own strategy during the first discussions. Based on the possibility of the self-service approach, consisting of democratic and modular application creation, compatibility with SAP and the ability to easily develop Fiori apps, the decision was both quick and easy.
“We recognized Simplifier’s innovation potential from the very first points of contact and knew that it was exactly the right solution for us. The momentum was ideal, which is why we made the decision in favor of Simplifier’s low-code platform much earlier than originally planned in our roadmap.“
JannikBröker, Application and Project Management, JAB
“With Simplifier, we can significantly increase the speed of application development and distribute the workload across several employees. In future, the key user community can support the IT department directly with Fiori app creation and work effectively with the platform.“
Patrick Kosche, CIO, JAB JOSEF ANSTOETZ KG
Simplifier is now an important tool for developing the key user community and provides significant support in implementing the approach.
In addition, the ability to create modular applications and provide data made the decision-making process considerably easier. Due to the diverse business areas, it is important for JAB ANSTOETZ to provide different contact persons with relevant data in the appropriate format and level of detail. Simplifier makes this possible in an uncomplicated way, streamlining daily processes and increasing transparency. The associated potential was a decisive factor in the start of the collaboration.
Joint next steps
The development of key users and the testing of established processes is currently in full swing. JAB is thus creating the basis for efficient collaboration between employees, even across departmental boundaries. Once the enabling process is complete, the self-service concept will be rolled out across the entire company and the creation of the desired apps, some of which have already been registered, will be tackled.
“JAB ANSTOETZ is driving forward the consistent digitalization of the company in the best possible way and we are proud to be a part of this process and to enable the realization of the concept with our platform.“
Florian Rühl, CSO & CEO, Simplifier AG
