Zumsteg Collection AG
International expansion – supported by SAP Business One
With SAP Business One, we were able to coordinate our business processes across the entire group without sacrificing our agility.
Zumsteg Collection AG
Industry: Furniture / Retail
Zumsteg Collection AG manufactures high-quality furniture for the home and garden. The brand was founded in Switzerland in 1970 and expanded internationally from 2003 until its acquisition by the WILLISAU GROUP in 2016.
Challenge
The Zumsteg company stands for first-class craftsmanship. Its furniture is handcrafted with the utmost precision from materials such as wood, stainless steel, granite, and ceramic. Comprehensive control and tracking of materials, as well as production and shipping processes, is therefore essential.
However, the company did not have an ERP system until 2003, when it began its international expansion. Therefore, a business management system was sought that could be adapted to the international expansion strategy. Budgetary constraints also meant that a cost-effective and SME-friendly solution had to be found.
Solution
Zumsteg Collection chose DATA UNIT and SAP Business One because the products and partners already offered an international focus and the corresponding expertise. This proved very beneficial to the company during its initial expansion.
From the very beginning, SAP Business One adapted to the company’s business processes and enabled it to quickly automate the document flow.
Furthermore, the DATA UNIT team perfectly understood how to overcome the typical challenges faced by a small and medium-sized enterprise like Zumsteg Collection in a short time.
Result
Zumsteg Collection praised DATA UNIT’s short response times and felt very well understood and advised in all its concerns.
Thanks to SAP Business One, the Zumsteg Collection AG brand has increased its profitability through greater efficiency in both sales processes and manufacturing, and the resulting cost savings.
Furthermore, the presence of such a powerful ERP system has helped the company to continuously improve and modernize its image towards its customers and suppliers.