Central database for managing software licences and customer data

05/04/2021

To increase work and time efficiency, MesserSoft collaborated with Mindforce

Where we started

As part of the company’s business structure, the Messer Cutting Systems Group’s international subsidiaries order and purchase software licences and their corresponding software protection dongles from MesserSoft. Afterwards, these software solutions are paired up with the cutting machines. The resulting all-in-one-solution is then sold to end users.

Prior to establishing a digital solution, this workflow used to rely heavily on print documents. This not only slowed down the order process significantly but also resulted in considerable challenges for the dongle management process: In some cases, it was difficult to keep track of precisely which product licences and which corresponding dongles individual customers were using at any given point in time.

 

The Mission

In an effort to increase work and time efficiency, MesserSoft collaborated with Mindforce: Together, they digitized these previously analogue processes by using Salesforce to develop a custom database for managing software licences and customer data. In this database, all dongles and their corresponding software licences are directly linked with the customers who are using them. This approach allows for improved transparency: It is now possible to determine which – and how many – machines, dongles and software solutions each customer is using at any given point in time. Mindforce also digitized the software ordering process. The new, digital tool simplifies and replaces the previous, paper form-based workflow.

 

How we did it

The new system with its optimised customer database allows for a 360-degree view of all customers and dongles that are in circulation at any given point in time. Having access to this data improves the Messer Cutting Systems Group’s international subsidiaries’ ability to create offers based on each respective customer’s individual requirements. Therefore, the new system benefits not only MesserSoft but also its customers.

The result of this collaboration proved more than satisfactory to all involved parties: The new central database for managing software licences and customer data not only improved cross-functional cooperation with all international subsidiaries but also simplifies and standardises the pricing process. Collecting all relevant data in a single database therefore enables MesserSoft to provide an improved service experience to all customers.

 

Mindforce

Mindforce supports companies in optimizing and automating their sales and marketing processes so that they reach the right people with their products and with their corporate mission with less effort. The focus is on consulting and development around Salesforce, as well as strategy development for the digitization of sales.

 

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Digital Information and Process Technologies from MesserSoft

In Industry 4.0, production interlocks with the most modern information and communication technology. Machines and software from a single source ensure maximum utilization of existing resources.

The modular software portfolio from MesserSoft integrates Messer cutting machines into business and production processes in the best possible way and supports key functions throughout the entire workflow. Traditionally, the entry into digitization is made via work preparation with OmniWin and OmniBevel. The solutions are integrated by the OmniFab Suite, the digital support for operators, production managers, process analysts and service technicians. Messer machines and MesserSoft digitalization solutions thus guarantee the perfect introduction to Industry 4.0.

MesserSoft is a wholly owned subsidiary of Messer Cutting Systems and our portfolio combines all the software products of the group under one roof. Our core competence is the integration of Messer machines into the business processes of leading cutting companies world-wide.

As a well-established team of experts with high IT and cutting competence, we are closely networked with the global resources and the competence centers of Messer Cutting Systems. This is why we can react quickly and precisely to your needs. With us, you will always find the best solution for your production. With efficiency advantages in production and operation.

Machine, software and service from a single source as an integrated total solution.