Automated export of spare parts lists

Sales and Documentation Data at Your Fingertips – Accurate and Up-to-Date

Zeppelin Systems GmbH represents the plant engineering business unit of the Zeppelin Group with branches and production facilities all over the world. The company has 1300 employees and maintains the world’s largest technical centre network for bulk materials. Zeppelin Systems is constantly working on innovative processes and new technologies in the field of plant engineering.

Depending on their size and design, Zeppelin Systems plants can consist of up to several thousand parts. In the past, lists and quotations for spare and wear parts were created manually by the sales team in a special template. The relevant data was exported from SAP and transferred manually into complex Excel files. Preparation of the data took several days for each customer.

To automate the process, doubleSlash developed a tool which transfers the exported SAP data to the templates automatically and creates customer-specific formats. This saves both time and money.

As a plant manufacturer, we process demanding customer orders, some of which contain very complex documentation of parts. doubleSlash has developed an automated solution for Zeppelin Systems GmbH that brings data from various sources into complex, customer-specific structures and leads to a considerable increase in efficiency. Working in weekly development sprints, in which targets and target achievement were coordinated at short notice, has enabled us to reach our goal quickly with the necessary flexibility.
– Andreas Müssle, Former division manager Key Components & Service, Zeppelin Systems GmbH

Agile Development for Faster Results

doubleSlash developed a Java program that automatically converts basic source data, such as from SAP, into Excel for seamless further processing.

By aggregating material data from multiple sources, the tool enables the sales team to generate spare parts or price lists for individual customers with just a few clicks. This eliminates the need for manual data transfer, significantly reducing staff workload.

Ease of use was a key focus in the tool’s design and development. Using agile methodology, the project allowed for close collaboration with Zeppelin Systems, ensuring customer feedback was directly integrated into the development process.