In the ever-evolving landscape of the horticulture industry, Modiform faced significant challenges necessitating a strategic approach to digital transformation. With the surge in e-commerce and heightened market dynamics, the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date product information and pricing became paramount. The manual processes that were previously employed not only proved time-consuming but also posed the risk of errors, hindering Modiform's ability to swiftly respond to market shifts. Additionally, in the financial domain, the complexities of yearly budget planning and monthly budget tracking, compounded by data extraction from various systems and reliance on Excel, presented a substantial challenge. The need to navigate a volatile raw materials market further underscored the importance of establishing and maintaining optimal relationships with strategic suppliers. These challenges prompted Modiform to seek innovative solutions in collaboration with Emixa, with a focus on streamlining operations and enhancing overall business resilience. Business Challenges: - Dynamic Market Demands Rapid Product Data Updates - Manual Financial Processes were Labor-intensive - Essential to Manage Supplier Relationships Efficiently
Business Need: In the ever-evolving landscape of the horticulture industry, Modiform faced significant challenges necessitating a strategic approach to digital transformation. With the surge in e-commerce and heightened market dynamics, the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date product information and pricing became paramount. The manual processes that were previously employed not only proved time-consuming but also posed the risk of errors, hindering Modiform's ability to swiftly respond to market shifts. Additionally, in the financial domain, the complexities of yearly budget planning and monthly budget tracking, compounded by data extraction from various systems and reliance on Excel, presented a substantial challenge. The need to navigate a volatile raw materials market further underscored the importance of establishing and maintaining optimal relationships with strategic suppliers. These challenges prompted Modiform to seek innovative solutions in collaboration with Emixa, with a focus on streamlining operations and enhancing overall business resilience. Business Challenges: - Dynamic Market Demands Rapid Product Data Updates - Manual Financial Processes were Labor-intensive - Essential to Manage Supplier Relationships Efficiently
Solution: Modiform, in partnership with Emixa, strategically employed low-code solutions to address it's pressing challenges. The implementation of a low-code solution for automated maintenance of product data emerged as a pivotal key to success. This innovative approach not only increased efficiency but also significantly reduced errors, ensuring that Modiform could seamlessly adapt to market fluctuations. Simultaneously, a low-code application was developed to streamline financial planning processes, providing a comprehensive and accelerated solution. Furthermore, the introduction of the 'Supplier Relation Management' system, built on the Mendix platform, played a critical role in optimizing and standardizing the management of strategic supplier relationships. These strategic initiatives formed the foundation for Modiform's successful navigation through it's digital transformation journey. Key to success: - Low-code Solution for Automated Data Maintenance - Streamlined Financial Planning Through a Low-code App - 'Supplier Relation Management' System for Efficient Supplier Interactions
Results: The outcomes of Modiform's collaboration with Emixa are striking and transformative. The implementation of a low-code solution for automated product data maintenance resulted in a remarkable increase in efficiency, diminishing the prevalence of errors and enabling Modiform to respond promptly to market changes. The streamlined financial planning processes, facilitated by the low-code application, not only accelerated the annual budget planning but also provided clear, actionable insights to the management team. The 'Supplier Relation Management' system empowered Modiform to efficiently maintain and optimize it's supplier relationships, enhancing overall business agility. Collectively, these results highlight Modiform's successful adaptation to digitalization, underscoring the positive impact on operational efficiency, accuracy and strategic decision-making. Results: - Efficient, Error-free Product Data Maintenance - Accelerated Annual Budget Planning - Optimal Supplier Relationship Management