Optimize digital business processes with low-code — Here's how

Best practice: How to optimize your business processes with low-code

“Low-code” and “no-code” have long been more than just an IT trend. More and more companies are facing the challenge of digitizing their processes, whether in order processing, sales, maintenance or project management. The list of internal processes that need to be modernized is getting longer by the day.

With modular templates for a wide range of business processes, individual applications can be implemented in a short period of time. Instead of using traditional development processes, your employees simply put together solutions using drag & drop. The operation is intuitive, the implementation is quick — and the result is tailored precisely to the requirements of your department.

Frank Böhmer, founder and managing director of Ninox, describes the effect as follows: “Creative potential is created. Employees build on a basic framework and design software as it is actually needed in everyday working life — without detours via IT. ”

The implementation is not only quick but also efficient. Platforms such as Ninox offer a variety of integrated features that support visual process optimization:

• Visual modeling tools, with which processes are presented in an easy-to-understand way.

• Out-of-the-box features, which already cover many standard requirements.

• Drag-and-drop features, which make it easy to use even for beginners.

• Cross-platform use, for example on a desktop, tablet or smartphone.

• Agile development methods, with which you can continuously develop your processes.

Knauer GmbH: Tailored sales solution from the specialist department

Die Knauer Scientific Devices GmbH in Berlin develops laboratory analysis equipment and is active worldwide. Like many medium-sized companies, Knauer was faced with the challenge of making its sales processes more efficient without buying a complex standard solution with superfluous functions.

Instead of relying on external developers, Knauer opted for the low-code platform Ninox. The special feature: The application was not programmed by IT specialists, but built by a commercial lawyer from the sales team himself. Within a short period of time, a tailor-made sales database was created, which is precisely tailored to internal processes.

Today, the solution represents all sales processes centrally: customer contacts, offer management, task distribution and evaluations are brought together in one interface. The data is up-to-date, transparent and accessible to all parties involved at any time.

Outcome: More efficiency in day-to-day business, fewer inquiries and a system that can be flexibly developed — completely without external help.

Paula Pflege: Digital patient management made easy

Requirements are also increasing in the care sector — while at the same time there is a shortage of staff. The outpatient care service Paula Pflege was looking for a way to digitally simplify documentation, communication and deployment planning.  

With Ninox, the team developed an application that covers the entire daily care routine. Care documentation, medication plans, work calendars and feedback to relatives are now organized completely digitally. Using tablets or smartphones, nurses can record data directly on site, without piles of paper and subsequent transfers.

Particularly helpful: Relatives can also view selected information when needed. This creates transparency, trust and significantly more efficient communication.

Outcome: Reduced documentation costs, fewer sources of error and more time for actual maintenance.

Valeres Industriebau GmbH: Efficient project management on the construction site

In construction, the flow of information often determines the success of a project. Die Valeres Industriebau GmbH builds industrial and commercial buildings across Germany and was faced with the challenge of better structuring their project processes.

With Ninox, a central platform for project management was created: From scheduling to budget control to daily construction site documentation, everything now runs digitally. Construction managers record changes directly on the construction site, and everyone involved has access to the latest data — mobile and regardless of location.

Supplements, deficiencies and approvals are also documented in real time, which significantly simplifies communication with subcontractors, architects and customers.

Outcome: Faster decision-making processes, clearly documented processes and a significantly higher level of planning security — even for complex major projects.