Munich, April 24, 2018 — SoftconCIS, a leading specialist in purchasing controlling, will present its new web-based purchasing controlling suite WebCIS 4.0 One World at the 13th BME Forum Controlling and Reporting in Purchasing on May 16 and 17, 2018, in Düsseldorf. The state-of-the-art solution supports specialists and managers in all aspects of strategic purchasing.
The cross-platform software suite can be used on desktops and all mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Thanks to its modular structure, WebCIS 4.0 covers all core areas of strategic purchasing. Order and invoice analyses, purchasing performance measurement, contract management, process analyses, maverick buying, payment and delivery terms turn big data into transparent action structures. Purchasing planning, supplier evaluation, risk management, and the creation of measures form the basis for future-oriented action and communication with suppliers.
Key figures and dashboards, which already cover a wide range of topics in the standard version, enable automated reporting and analysis at the touch of a button.
At its booth at the BME Forum, SoftconCIS will also present innovations in the “Supplier Evaluation” module: In the future, information can be easily exchanged with suppliers via a communication platform in WebCIS 4.0—for example, documents relating to contracts, evaluations, or certificates. In addition, measures for supplier qualification can be communicated there, which significantly simplifies collaboration. In addition, the purchasing experts at SoftconCIS will provide information about the expanded “Savings Guide,” which identifies savings potential that can be implemented directly at the touch of a button and derives suggestions for improvement from existing purchasing data. The Savings Guide is the ideal tool for strategic purchasing – for reducing costs and expenses, increasing efficiency, identifying future risks, and better aligning the department. Specifically, it identifies incorrectly used payment terms or incorrect prices, highlights competitive potential, reduces maverick buying, and leads to significant order process optimization. The Savings Guide uses a wide range of analyses in its evaluations.
At the BME Forum, SoftconCIS particularly recommends the presentation “From reactive payment management to proactive control – purchasing controlling in transition” on Wednesday, May 16, at 12:30 p.m. In this presentation, Thomas Deux, Group Controlling – Purchasing, TRILUX Group Management GmbH, will show what comprehensive purchasing controlling looks like in practice: from purchasing planning to monthly reporting. He will provide deep insights into purchasing controlling at TRILUX Group Management in everyday life and also discuss the requirements of senior management – and how these are met. In addition, strategic purchaser Thomas Deux will share important tips, tricks, and recommendations from 15 years of experience in purchasing controlling. The TRILUX Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of lighting solutions and employs around 5,200 people. Founded in 1912, the company sells its products in 50 countries.
“Our new WebCIS 4.0 One World delivers better performance, offers more customization options, and is even easier to adapt than before. It lays the foundation for strategic purchasing. The new version also provides even better support for purchasers in their day-to-day work and with special tasks, and they can access it from anywhere in the world using their preferred device,” explains Werner Güntner, Managing Director of SoftconCIS. “We look forward to an exciting exchange at the BME Forum and especially to feedback on WebCIS 4.0.”
