Why the Mittelstand automates

Process automation for the Mittelstand and SMEs.

In the Mittelstand it is not the biggest platform that decides but the fastest provable value. Many SMEs have grown processes where invoices, orders and approvals are pushed through by hand, often without dedicated IT for automation. This is exactly where we come in. We are the implementing consultancy, not a software vendor selling a platform and leaving you alone. We map your processes, pick the one with the fastest ROI and bring the first pilot live, connected to SAP, CRM and DATEV.

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Sound like your process? Book a short intro call via our booking calendar, or write to info@prozessautomatisierung.co.

Typical use cases

In accounting, invoice processing is the classic case: an invoice arrives by mail, AI reads the line items, the posting lands prepared in DATEV, a human approves.
In order handling, orders move into the ERP automatically.
In administration, approvals and recurring forms are automated.
We deliberately pick the process that eats a lot of manual work and is clearly measurable, so the first ROI shows fast and no one internally needs convincing.

How we work

We start lean with a process assessment, estimate effort and ROI and propose a pilot.
Then we bring that one process live, with integration and monitoring.
Only once it holds do we expand.
No big-bang project, but a clean start an SME can manage without a large IT department.

SME automation with AI vs. pure RPA (short form)

Pure RPA is often cut for enterprise and expensive to maintain. For the Mittelstand it matters that setup stays lean and value is provable on the pilot. With AI in front, unstructured documents run too, and integration into existing systems ensures data is not maintained twice.

Time for an honest assessment? Book a call via our booking calendar, alternatively by email at info@prozessautomatisierung.co.

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FAQ

Does my SME need its own IT department for this?

Little to start. We handle mapping, implementation and monitoring and align with your IT on access and approvals. Depending on the process, a single contact on your side is enough. For ongoing operations you can take over or task us with it.

How fast does ROI show in the Mittelstand?

Because we start with a clearly scoped pilot, the value is often visible within weeks. We measure beforehand what a process costs and afterwards what the automation saves. So ROI is proven rather than claimed before you invest broadly.

Do you connect SAP, DATEV and our CRM?

Yes, integration is the core. We connect the automation to your existing systems, whether SAP, DATEV or a CRM, so data is not retyped. This clean connection decides whether an automation holds up in daily use.

Is it worth it even at smaller volumes?

Often yes. What decides is not only volume but how much manual work and error risk a process binds. The ROI calculator on Process ROI calculator gives you a first ballpark, and in the assessment we check whether the process suits a pilot.