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ClarityPractical process review
You show us how the work is done today. We reveal where time is lost, errors arise and which first step will make a real difference.
SAP. EXCEL. DATA. AI. FINALLY PRACTICAL.
IndepenData
Less manual work. More time for work that matters.
The same SAP export again? An Excel file only one person understands? A macro nobody wants to touch? We solve everyday problems, small and large, and only turn them into as much of a project as they genuinely need.
No specification. No minimum project.A single export, a macro or a training question is a perfectly valid start. We will tell you honestly what is enough.
Built from practice.Made for practice.
Less repetitive work Fewer sources of error More up-to-date figures Knowledge stays with the team
Does this sound familiar?
“We do this by hand every Monday.” That is exactly where we begin.
You do not need to formulate a digital transformation project. Show us the Excel file, SAP export, email detour or recurring coordination issue. Together, we make daily work simpler and more reliable.
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“We keep a second Excel list for that.”
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“Please do not change anything in this spreadsheet.”
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“The figures will not be ready until next week.”
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“Only one person knows how this works.”
Across industries. Close to the work.
Good processes are not a question of company size.
8 or 800 people: the problem is what matters.
Whether you employ eight people or eight hundred: when information is entered twice, Excel turns into an evening shift or the same hand-off stalls every day, the process deserves a closer look. We start with the business you run today.
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Trades & construction
Often looks like this
Quotes, working hours and materials are entered more than once.
What gets easier
Less duplicate entry between site, office and invoicing.
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Retail & branch businesses
Often looks like this
Stock, price lists and branch updates live in several files.
What gets easier
More reliable figures without assembling lists after closing time.
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Manufacturing & suppliers
Often looks like this
SAP, machine lists and quality data do not line up cleanly.
What gets easier
Traceable data flows and less rework.
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Logistics & warehousing
Often looks like this
Delivery status, stock and shipping documents are coordinated by email.
What gets easier
Faster answers and fewer manual hand-offs.
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Food & hospitality
Often looks like this
Orders, staff rotas and reports take up time after closing.
What gets easier
Simpler routines that work for a small team too.
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Offices & professional services
Often looks like this
Approvals, customer data and monthly reports travel through inboxes.
What gets easier
Clear processes and current information in the right place.
Your industry is not listed?
Describe your own working dayThat is no barrier. You know your industry; we help make the process understandable and better. What matters is not the label, but where time, data or patience are being lost.
Your problem is the starting point
Which situation sounds most like yours?
You do not need a solution in mind. Simply choose the everyday situation that feels familiar.
Recommended first step
Look at the complete data flow
We review export, preparation, checks and distribution as one process. You then know which steps can be automated reliably.
- Repetition made visible
- Fewer sources of error
- Traceable operation
Make time visible
What does one recurring task cost over a year?
Three rough inputs are enough for an initial order of magnitude. The calculator shows time currently tied up, not guaranteed savings.
Time currently tied up
21.7hours per month
260hours per year
This estimate only shows the scale. We determine what can sensibly be reduced by looking at the real process.
Discuss this estimateOur toolkit
All servicesWhat we can improve in your working day.
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Data flowSAP & data automation
Recurring exports, processing and distribution become reliable, with less manual work and fewer sources of error.
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ProgressAI that works in daily practice
We identify safe use cases, build focused pilots and equip teams to use AI responsibly.
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Data & reportingExcel, Power Query, Power BI & VBA
We stabilise business-critical Excel solutions, automate data preparation with Power Query and build clear Power BI reporting. We use macros and VBA where they add real value.
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System landscapeERP & integration
From requirements to go-live, we help select, connect and hand over systems that fit the organisation.
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IndependenceTraining & enablement
Technology creates value only when people can use it with confidence. That is why the knowledge does not stay with us.
The best starting point is a real process.
A straightforward start
Show us where the work gets stuck.
In a focused session, we walk through a real process with the people who know it day to day. Afterwards, you know what should improve first and what effort it will take.
- Walk through today's process together
- Make time drains and sources of error visible
- Agree on the most useful first step
How we work
From an everyday problem to a solution that lasts.
You show us where things get stuck. We make the next step clear, testable and practical.
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Listen
You show us the real process and explain what takes time, causes errors or keeps being left unfinished.
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Prioritise
We separate urgent problems from good ideas for later and choose the most useful first step together.
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Improve
We implement close to everyday work, test early with the people involved and make progress visible.
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Hand over
We explain and document the solution so your team can continue working with confidence.
Example scenario
From a manual Monday export to a reliable data flow.
A typical starting point: data is exported from SAP, cleaned in Excel and distributed by email. We first make the process visible and automate only the steps that can be standardised reliably.
Let us review your processTodayMany separate manual steps
- 01 Start the SAP export manually
- 02 Correct columns and formats in Excel
- 03 Check plausibility by eye
- 04 Send files to several distribution lists
Target stateA traceable data flow
- 01 The export runs on schedule and is logged
- 02 Rules prepare the data consistently
- 03 Exceptions are reported deliberately
- 04 Results reach the right team
The impact
Less routine work. Fewer errors. More current information for decisions.
Our alternative
Big-firm experience. Without the big-firm machinery.
If a macro is enough, we will not recommend a transformation programme.We build the smallest sensible team around your task. Goals, effort and decisions remain visible. Before we leave, the solution, knowledge and responsibilities are handed over properly.
A team that stays
The people thinking with you in the first conversation remain accountable during implementation.
Predictable costs
Every stage has a clear frame. We discuss changes before they become expensive.
Results over duration
Our measure is a solved problem, not the longest possible project.
A clean handover
Documentation, access, open points and knowledge are settled before we leave.
Project clarity
You always know what has been agreed, decided and remains open.
01 / Before we startGoal, scope and budget frame
02 / While we workProgress, decisions and open points
03 / At completionDocumentation, access and ownership
Our definition of done
How to recognise a clean handover.
Before we finish, we review the result and ownership together. Only then is the work genuinely handed over.
- Solution tested on a real work case
- Responsible owner named in the business
- Access, files and source versions transferred
- Decisions and open points documented
- Team can take the next step independently
Quick answers
Questions that often come up before the first conversation.
Do we already need to know which technology we need?
No. Simply describe what currently takes time, causes errors or feels unnecessarily complicated. We work out together whether SAP, Excel, automation, AI or an organisational change is the right answer.
Is IndepenData only relevant to companies using SAP?
No. SAP is a major area of experience, but we always begin with the process. Excel landscapes, other ERP systems, interfaces, AI applications and manual workflows are equally relevant.
Does this immediately have to become a large project?
Quite the opposite. A tightly scoped review or a small automation sprint is often the better entry point. Real results then let you decide whether and how to continue.
How do effort and costs stay under control?
We work in clear stages with an agreed objective and budget frame. If assumptions or effort change, we discuss it before additional work is created. You get decision points instead of surprise invoices.
Do you work on site or remotely?
Both. Process reviews and workshops often benefit from time on site. Implementation, coordination and training can be combined flexibly to suit the task.
How do you avoid creating new dependencies?
With traceable solutions, clear documentation and knowledge transfer. We use established standards where they are sufficient and build bespoke solutions only when they offer a clear advantage.
Let us get started
What is taking too much time in your daily work?
An honest first conversation, a concrete assessment and no pressure to turn it into a major programme.
Discuss a time drainjohannes.bredl@independata.de