Electrical and lighting industry
Find out how M. Schönenberger AG was able to revolutionise EDI processes and reduce internal costs thanks to ecosio.
Based in Mellingen, Switzerland, M. Schönenberger AG is an established wholesaler, specialising in high-quality electrical and lighting products. Since its foundation in 1932, the family business has developed into an important partner for electrical installers, architects and industry. M. Schönenberger AG emphasises a wide range of products, high stock availability, competent advice and reliable service.
Until 2019, M. Schönenberger AG used the services of a sole trader for electronic data interchange (EDI). Over time, this solution proved to be increasingly limiting. The need for complex programming and adjustments led to inefficiencies and hindered the company’s growth. In anticipation of future growth and the introduction of a new ERP system, M. Schönenberger AG was faced with the urgent task of implementing a future-proof and high-performance EDI solution. Due to its structure as a “one-man show”, the old solution no longer met the company’s requirements.
ecosio was considered as a potential partner for the EDI changeover on the recommendation of an ERP provider. So convincing were the recommendation and initial discussions with ecosio, in fact, that M. Schönenberger AG felt no need to evaluate other options. The decision was guided by the following key considerations:
"“We relied on the recommendation of our ERP partner and were not disappointed. ecosio made a competent impression right from the start and understood our requirements.” "
The cooperation with ecosio was flawless from the very beginning. ecosio showed a clear understanding of the requirements of M. Schönenberger AG. The start with the new ERP system and the new EDI connections was realised with zero failures.
The expectations of M. Schönenberger AG were high, as up to 200 documents had to be processed daily and 15 EDI customers had to be connected. The changeover of all 15 EDI customers was successfully completed within just five months, which was considered an outstanding achievement. In the following six years of co-operation, several conversions and adjustments were also carried out smoothly.
By implementing ecosio’s solution, M. Schönenberger AG was able to achieve significant improvements, including:
Perhaps most compelling of all, however, is the massive reduction in internal costs that M. Schönenberger AG was able to achieve by switching to ecosio. Compared to the previous solution, ecosio’s approach has drastically reduced EDI expenses by a whopping 95%!
M. Schönenberger AG is extremely satisfied with ecosio’s EDI solution and the partnership-based cooperation. The high level of expertise, fast response time and reliable technology form a solid basis for the future development of the company’s electronic data interchange systems and processes.
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