{"id":110949,"date":"2025-11-03T15:17:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T14:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplifier.io\/news\/wirtschaftswoche-scrub-smarter-how-do-you-digitize-smes\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T15:18:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T14:18:49","slug":"wirtschaftswoche-scrub-smarter-how-do-you-digitize-smes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplifier.io\/en\/news\/wirtschaftswoche-scrub-smarter-how-do-you-digitize-smes\/","title":{"rendered":"Wirtschaftswoche: Scrub smarter! How do you digitize SMEs?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When SMEs clean up digitally or how Hako is rethinking production with Simplifier<\/h2>\n

A recent article in WirtschaftsWoche<\/em> (“Smarter scrubbing”)<\/a> makes it clear that German SMEs are in the midst of a profound transformation. Traditional processes, analog workflows and decades-old structures are increasingly being replaced by digital technologies. The example of Hako GmbH<\/a>, one of the leading manufacturers of cleaning and municipal technology, is particularly impressive. <\/p>\n

While many companies are still discussing how digitalization can succeed on the store floor<\/strong>, Hako has already taken the step and Simplifier <\/strong>plays a decisive role in this.<\/p>\n

From paper lists to real-time data<\/h3>\n

There is no discussion about digitalization between tool trolleys and drive modules. It simply happens. Step by step. Visible. Tangible. <\/p>\n

A few years ago, everyday life here still looked classic: Paper folders, printed instructions, Excel lists, knowledge in heads. A system that worked until someone was on vacation or a new colleague started. Then things got bumpy. Everyday life in many factories across the country. <\/p>\n

Today, a large screen hangs on the wall. Next to it are iPads. Each station has digital work instructions. Information is centralized. Team leaders can see at the touch of a button how production is going, whether material is missing or support is needed somewhere. New employees find their way around more quickly because work steps are clearly documented and transparent. <\/p>\n

No futuristic robot factory. No “We’ll tear everything down and start again”.
Instead, a pragmatic change: making processes visible, sharing knowledge, simplifying workflows<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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Digital transparency where previously there was paper.
Real-time data where previously manual coordination was necessary.
Scalable apps where previously there were isolated solutions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What Simplifier has actually achieved at Hako<\/h3>\n

\u2705 100% real-time transparency<\/strong> on the store floor
\u2705 Employee empowerment<\/strong> through intuitive apps instead of Excel chaos
\u2705 Less shadow IT<\/strong>, more standardization
\u2705 SAP integration<\/strong> without expensive custom programming
\u2705 Digital sovereignty<\/strong>: Hako builds and expands applications itself<\/p>\n

Fact: Low-code is not an experiment<\/strong> for SMEs, but a strategic lever for implementing digitalization quickly, securely and economically.<\/p>\n

What WirtschaftsWoche shows and Hako confirms<\/h3>\n

SMEs and digitalization are no<\/strong> longer mutually exclusive<\/strong>. If you want to remain competitive, you need: <\/p>\n