Our projects
A look at challenges overcome
Experience that counts: Over the past years, we have had the privilege of successfully implementing a variety of exciting and challenging projects. Here, we present an exemplary selection of our work that highlights the breadth of our expertise and our ability to master complex tasks.
We view every project we take on as a new opportunity to demonstrate our skills—from the initial concept to on-time completion. Customer satisfaction and the quality of our results are always at the center of everything we do.
What you will find here:
Diversity of industries
Our expertise spans various sectors. This allows us to consistently bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to new challenges.
Complexity mastered
See examples showing how we have successfully tackled ambitious, technically demanding, or logistically challenging projects.
Sustainable success
Our projects are more than just short-term wins. We focus on solutions that last and provide long-term value to our clients.
ERP development in highly regulated logistics
The challenge
The client, a global distributor of technical components (e.g., aviation), was using an outdated legacy system. Standard ERP solutions failed to meet the extremely high industry requirements for seamless traceability, certificate management, and complex parts trading. A scalable new development was required, initially for 70 workstations.
The solution
Development of a tailored ERP solution based on our F&C Application Factory. The entire business logic was mapped centrally within the database to ensure maximum performance, consistency, and easy maintainability by the client.
The results
The new system has been successfully in use for years, managing the entire warehousing of 350,000 items as well as thousands of quote and delivery line items daily.
Highest compliance: Ensuring seamless traceability over more than 10 years.
Stability: The system has proven to be extremely stable and is successfully integrated with international interfaces.
Efficiency: Providing real-time statistics for more precise management.
This project proves our ability to digitally map even the most complex, highly regulated processes.
Transparent manufacturing through mobile PDA integration
The challenge
The client’s existing IT infrastructure was fragmented and outdated. Commercial systems and production planning were insufficiently linked. Within the production area, production data acquisition (PDA) was still paper-based, leading to errors, delays, and a lack of transparency regarding material stocks and machine utilization. The goal was full integration and the replacement of paper forms with a flexible, mobile solution that could be further developed by the internal IT team.
Our solution
We developed a tailored application based on the SQL Anywhere database. Through the “Mobile PDA” module, all recording processes on the factory premises were migrated to mobile handheld devices. Data is posted directly into the central database via Wi-Fi (over 60,000 bookings/month) and is instantly available for scheduling and further processing.
The results
The company achieved complete process transparency in real time:
Full transparency: Immediate visibility of the location and quantity of all raw materials, semi-finished, and finished goods, as well as current machine utilization.
Error reduction & efficiency gains: Elimination of errors (e.g., incorrect material retrieval) and downtime. The same number of employees was able to handle increased production and the higher administrative workload.
Competitive advantage: Urgent customer orders can be serviced more flexibly since material availability and capacities are immediately visible.
High acceptance: Employees embraced the mobile, transparent solution exceptionally well.
Support for software vendors
The challenge
For over 20 years, the client has supported more than 1,800 users in business planning. In light of rapid technological change (from DOS to SQL-based systems) and the heterogeneous IT landscapes of their end customers, the core software had to be completely modernized.
The requirement was a easily portable, maintenance-free, and highly stable solution that guarantees smooth operation on standalone PCs as well as in complex network environments (Windows/Linux)—for clients both with and without their own IT departments.
Our solution
We utilized the F&C Application Factory to redevelop the planning application. The combination of object-oriented programming and the flexible Sybase SQL Anywhere database secured the future viability of the software and ensured a simple, maintenance-free installation for the end customer, while maintaining compatibility with legacy systems.
The results
Today, the modernized solution is successfully in use at over 1,800 companies worldwide—proof of the scalability and stability of the solution.
Maximum stability and portability: Database installation is extremely simple, and the application runs exceptionally stably in any environment—from standalone PCs to network servers.
Data security: The integrated SQL database offers high data security.
User-friendliness: Users benefit from modern, intuitive operation in an Explorer style, which significantly shortens the onboarding period.
We rescue your legacy
The challenge
A client project required migrating an existing database from SQL Anywhere to the modern and more powerful Microsoft SQL Server. Due to the scale and complexity of the source database, manually converting and adapting the database code (including procedures, functions, and triggers) was a time-consuming and error-prone task.
Our solution
To ensure an efficient and automated migration, our proprietary migration tool dbmAIgrate was deployed. This innovative tool is based on the Microsoft Semantic Kernel and leverages the capabilities of various Large Language Models (LLMs). dbmAIgrate enabled:
Automated analysis of SQL Anywhere syntax.
Intelligent conversion of the code into Microsoft SQL Server syntax (T-SQL).
Accelerated execution of the migration process with high precision.
The results
The migration was completed quickly, precisely, and with a significantly reduced manual effort, securing the client’s business continuity.
Efficiency increase: Significant reduction in migration time through the use of LLM-backed automation.
Quality assurance: High precision in converting complex database objects (e.g., stored procedures).
Technological edge: Successful proof of the performance and maturity of our AI-supported tools for complex database migrations.
This project demonstrates our ability to automate and successfully master even the most challenging technological migrations using proprietary, AI-supported tools.
Replacing shadow IT: Highly specialized planning and control tool
The challenge
We are ready to go deep—right where it hurts—to truly understand your business.
Planning maintenance cycles for an extensive machine park and optimizing the utilization of high-cost operational resources relied on an error-prone and non-scalable Excel-based shadow IT. This legacy system made central control, compliance with service intervals, and transparent documentation of maintenance history and required certificates difficult. The goal was to replace it with a robust, centralized solution.
Our solution
Development of a custom planning system based on the Application Factory (Fischer & Consultants) in combination with SQL Anywhere as a high-performance database. The system was flexibly enhanced with custom extensions in CA Visual Objects and now enables:
Detailed planning and assignment of maintenance cycles.
Optimization of resource utilization (personnel, tools, materials).
Centralized documentation and maintenance of manufacturer service instructions.
The results
The new solution has fully digitized the planning and documentation processes and significantly increased operational efficiency.
Process reliability: Elimination of shadow IT and centralized control of all maintenance workflows.
Compliance: Seamless provision of all required proofs and compliance documents upon completion of maintenance.
Resource efficiency: Optimized utilization of expensive operational resources and a significant reduction in idle times.
This project proves our ability to transition business-critical processes from fragile, isolated solutions into a stable, future-proof, and highly specialized application.
Global reporting: Centralized web portal for corporate administration
The challenge
A centralized, global web portal was required to efficiently manage the complex structures of a large corporation. The challenge lay in the necessity to consolidate all group companies, locations, and assets into a single, consistent platform. This platform had to handle master data maintenance while serving as the primary source for reporting and delivering reliable data for insurance policies across different jurisdictions.
Our solution
Development and operation of a highly available, scalable web portal. The implementation was carried out using the modern Angular framework for a high-performance user interface and Microsoft SQL Server as a robust database. The solution ensures:
A unified database (single source of truth) for all global entities.
High stability and scalability to cover future growth.
Centralized capturing of all relevant details for reporting and compliance.
The results
The new system has revolutionized group-wide data management and reporting, providing a central foundation for management.
Global consistency: Centralized management of global corporate and location data, eliminating errors found in decentralized systems.
Compliance foundation: Reliable and daily-updated provision of required data for internal and external reporting, as well as for complex insurance contracts.
Stability and performance: Successful launch and stable operation of an enterprise solution that is used globally on a daily basis.
This project proves our expertise in developing internationally deployable, business-critical web applications based on modern Microsoft and web technologies.
ERP and full cost accounting: Integrated ERP system
The challenge
The client required a powerful enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that goes far beyond standard features. The central requirement was the integration of a precise full cost accounting system directly into the inventory flows to make profitability transparent at both the item and process level. A high-performance, reliable solution was needed to map the complexity of these cost structures.
Our solution
The solution involved building and operating a tailored ERP system with tightly integrated full cost accounting. Implementation was fast and efficient using the Application Factory, a Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool by Fischer & Consultants. SQL Anywhere was chosen as the technological foundation to ensure high performance and reliability during data processing and analysis.
The results
With the integrated solution, the client was able to optimize business operations and gain deeper insights into their cost structure.
Transparency: Fully integrated full cost accounting delivers real-time data on the actual costs of products and processes.
Efficiency: A high-performance and reliable ERP system optimizes warehousing, procurement, and sales.
Development speed: The use of the Application Factory enabled fast and precise adaptation of the application to specific business requirements.
This project proves how our RAD technology enables the rapid realization of complex business solutions—from inventory management to sophisticated cost accounting.
Receivables management: Consulting support and flexible system architecture
The challenge
A software vendor required comprehensive consulting and technical support to build a highly specialized software solution for debt collection management. The core requirement was to implement a powerful and flexible architecture capable of handling high transaction volumes while supporting different backend systems depending on customer needs.
Our solution
We supported the software vendor in implementing a robust and adaptive software foundation. The Application Factory (Fischer & Consultants) was used as the central, high-performance base library. This was combined with a flexible backend architecture that allows operation on either SQL Anywhere or Microsoft SQL Server, resulting in a powerful, future-proof, and multi-tenant solution.
The results
The developed solution allows the software vendor to offer a highly flexible and technologically advanced application.
Architectural flexibility: Implementation of a dual-backend strategy that allows the solution to be deployed in diverse customer environments (SQL Anywhere or Microsoft SQL Server).
Development acceleration: Utilization of the Application Factory for fast and reliable creation of complex business logic.
Performance: Creation of the technical foundation for efficient and scalable receivables management that meets demanding market requirements.
This project highlights our role as a technical partner in building industry-specific, sophisticated software products with a focus on flexible and powerful architectures.
Legacy system modernization: Migration from Visual Objects to C#
The challenge
A software company faced the challenge of migrating an existing application developed in the legacy language CA Visual Objects (VO) to the modern and future-proof C# platform. Manually rewriting the complex, historically grown code was time-consuming, expensive, and highly error-prone. An efficient and consistent migration was required to preserve the business logic.
Our solution
We advised and supported the software company by using specialized parser technology from Fischer & Consultants for the migration. This technology enabled:
Automated analysis of the existing VO code.
Structured conversion of the codebase into equivalent, readable C# code.
Consistent migration of the business logic to the new programming language.
The results
The migration was successfully completed, providing the software company with a modern, maintainable, and future-proof codebase.
Efficiency: Drastic reduction in migration time and costs compared to manual rewriting.
Consistency: High quality and uniformity of the generated C# code through the use of parser technology.
Future-proofing: Modernization of the application and securing long-term maintainability on a modern technology platform.
This project proves our ability to transition complex legacy code into modern, competitive applications through the use of proprietary automation tools.
Vollautomatisierte Fakturierung für einen marktführenden Berufsverband
The challenge
A leading German professional association was tasked with modernizing its highly complex billing processes. With hundreds of thousands of invoices per year and a historically grown structure, the existing system was reaching its limits. The main pain points were:
Complexity: An extremely multifaceted product and pricing structure, as well as the parallel handling of cameralistic and double-entry bookkeeping.
Data silos: Legacy data had to be merged from various source systems, consolidated, and migrated into different company codes.
Security & compliance requirements: As a high-profile public institution, maximum security requirements and strict multi-tenancy were mandatory.
Infrastructure: The requirement to retain full control over data dictated on-premise self-hosting, without sacrificing modern cloud standards.
Our solution
We implemented a highly integrated, fully automated billing system based on our native stack. The solution features a containerized architecture (Kubernetes) that offers maximum flexibility—from the client’s server to the cloud.
- Core components of the implementation:
- End-to-end automation: From recording subscribed and one-off services to invoicing and delivery via the customer portal (including SAML integration for Single Sign-On).
- Financial integration: Fully automated collection via SEPA, automated posting of bank statements, and seamless data transfer to the financial accounting system.
- Interface management: Integration of diverse communication channels and smooth interaction with external service providers.
- Robust migration: Successful consolidation of legacy datasets while mapping highly complex posting logics.
The results
The result is a system that almost entirely eliminates administrative burden, combining technical excellence with strategic security.
- Efficiency increase: The entire process from service logging to posting now runs without manual intervention (“zero-touch billing”).
- Scalability & sovereignty: By using Kubernetes, the solution scales for the future and runs stably within the client’s own infrastructure.
- Highest data quality: The consolidation of legacy data ensures a clean, audit-proof database across all company codes.
- Maximum security: Through SAML authentication and adherence to the strictest security protocols, sensitive financial data of hundreds of thousands of members is optimally protected.
Conclusion
We did not just replace software; we modernized a strategic core process so that it meets the highest regulatory requirements while securing the association’s operational excellence.
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