MEBLE POLSKA, 25 – 28 Feb 2025

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MEBLE POLSKA is the largest furniture fair in Eastern Europe. In 2024, it was visited by 14,325 people from 68 countries.

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bpi solutions, one of the leading providers of software solutions for the furniture industry, will be presenting its versatile applications at Meble Polska. The solutions range from CRM and cross-media publishing to bidirectional data exchange between industry and retail and business process optimisation – and cover all important stages of the value chain.

Michael Wilke, Sales Manager Furniture Industry, will be presenting industry solutions in Poznan, including CRM, e-commerce, shop systems, master data management and catalogue and price list creation. A particular focus will be on mobile, platform-independent applications for planning and visualising a wide range of products in the online shop.

One highlight is the multichannel solution XcalibuR. XcalibuR revolutionises data communication between industry, retail, associations and consumers. It simplifies the exchange of even highly varied products and ensures efficient, secure and seamless integration right up to the point of sale. XcalibuR thus enables companies in the furniture industry to optimise and future-proof their business processes.

Review M.O.W. 2024: bpi solutions scores with powerful industry Solutions

Posted on by Hans Kemeny

With comprehensive customer understanding, innovative presentation, well-founded advice, well-thought-out conceptual design and successful implementation, bpi solutions set new standards in the furniture industry at M.O.W. 2024. From September 22nd to 26th, the company presented itself at the Bad Salzuflen Exhibition Center as the ideal partner for the digital transformation of the industry.

M.O.W. 2024

Despite challenging market conditions, M.O.W. 2024 proved to be a complete success. The positive atmosphere in the 17 exhibition halls, the diverse range of products and the high quality of the exhibitors and presentations characterized the anniversary event. The frequency and professionalism of the visitors also reflected the continuous growth of the trade fair. Particularly noteworthy was the renewed increase in the internationality of the trade visitors, which M.O.W. celebrated sustainably in its 40th anniversary year as Europe’s largest trade fair for furniture consumption.

bpi solutions

bpi solutions draws an extremely positive conclusion and underlines its role as a central provider of digital solutions in the furniture industry. The Bielefeld experts impressively demonstrate why they have been a driving force in the industry for more than four decades.

bpi solutions offers a broad portfolio that covers all IT areas from automation and business process optimization to AI-supported applications in the areas of CRM, master data management and e-invoicing. Both on-premises and cloud-based solutions were presented and illustrated how companies in the furniture industry can now secure competitive advantages

“The great appeal of M.O.W. 2024 is also reflected in our numerous discussions,” reports Michael Wilke, Head of Sales for the Furniture Industry. “We are experiencing an openness to new ideas here, which is necessary to promote innovation and to continue to operate successfully in the future,” add Anke and Henning Kortkamp, ​​Management of bpi solutions: “Direct contact with the customer and individual discussions are essential for us. Here we receive valuable feedback on previous experiences and develop new concepts together. We wish the M.O.W. continued success for the 41st edition in 2025.”

Disselkamp sets standards in customer service with the bpi Sales Performer furniture

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Disselkamp, ​​a successful medium-sized family business, relies on innovation in customer service and sales. By implementing the CRM industry solution Sales Performer furniture, the manufacturer of high-quality bedroom systems wants to optimize its sales activities in order to be able to provide customers with even more individual support.

Disselkamp

Disselkamp  is a traditional family business with an impressive history of over 170 years. Those responsible have opted for new software in sales. Since the master carpenter Henrikus Ernestus Disselkamp founded a carpentry shop in 1850, the company has undergone continuous development. Today it is already run by the 6th generation and employs over 170 people. High-quality bedroom systems are manufactured on an area of ​​more than 75,000 m².

In autumn 2023, Disselkamp made the decision to introduce the bpi Sales Performer furniture as the new backbone for its sales activities. The aim of this measure is to replace an existing solution and optimize the internal and external sales processes.

bpi Sales Performer

The bpi Sales Performer furniture acts as the key to increasing efficiency and data-driven decision-making at Disselkamp. The personalized dashboard is particularly highlighted. This provides a comprehensive overview of all activities. The CRM solution networks customer information. It offers detailed evaluations and analyses of placement management, order and sales sizes, customers and products right down to variant structures.

The seamless integration of visit reports, up-to-the-minute order information and the ordering and management of all POS materials optimizes work at Disselkamp.

“Thanks to the bpi Sales Performer furniture, we have found an all-encompassing tool for our internal and external sales staff,” says Roman Disselkamp (7th generation). “We are convinced that this solution will help us to further optimize our sales activities. Furthermore, our service offering for our customers will be continuously improved.”

bpi solutions at the M.O.W. 2024 in Bad Salzuflen: Digitalization boost for the furniture industry

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bpi solutions gmbh & co. kg, a leading provider of software solutions for the furniture industry, will be represented at M.O.W. 2024 in Bad Salzuflen. The company will present its extensive industry portfolio, which includes tailor-made solutions for digital transformation in the furniture industry. Whether CRM, cross media publishing or bidirectional data exchange between industry and trade. bpi solutions supports the industry in many ways.

M.O.W. 2024

M.O.W. 2024 will take place from September 22nd to 26th in the Bad Salzuflen Exhibition Center. On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the trade fair will once again become a central meeting point for the furniture industry. 526 exhibitors from 40 nations will present their new products and innovations on an expanded area of ​​85,000 square meters in 17 halls.

Automation and optimization of business processes

With the increasing focus on IT solutions for the automation and optimization of business processes, digitization is becoming even more of a focus. In view of rising costs and tight margins, innovative technologies are becoming increasingly important in order to ensure competitiveness and tap into growth potential. As a reliable partner, bpi solutions shows how companies can efficiently combine internal and external data and optimize business processes with integrated IT solutions.

Intelligent decisions are essential, especially in times of shortened innovation cycles and international competition. The specialists at bpi solutions offer practical insights into how the digital exchange of order, purchase order, catalog and production data can be successfully implemented – from administration and sales to production.

Visitors to M.O.W. 2024 can find out about the latest developments and solutions first hand from bpi solutions. Interested parties can arrange appointments in advance by calling 0521 9401-0.

More efficiency in data communication at Releazz with XcalibuR

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Releazz, the leading brand for seating furniture manufacturers from the Netherlands, has opted for the XcalibuR industry solution. The company not only improves communication with trading partners for mutual benefit through the application, but also uses the app for expanded use at the POS.

Releazz

Releazz in the Netherlands produces high-quality seating furniture. The company only uses the best materials in combination with excellent comfort and the highest quality. The Releazz collection is characterized by a fresh and contemporary design. With sleek details and flowing lines, Releazz proves that comfort and design go together perfectly.

XcalibuR Windows App

The company lives up to very high quality standards in the manufacture and production of seating furniture. The company also sets this standard for its internal organization and continuously improves data communication processes. Releazz is therefore now relying on XcalibuR for high quality master data with automated and defined processes. With XcalibuR, Releazz exchanges data for highly varied products with its trading partners. The article master data from the production systems and other data sources is combined and delivered securely to the trading partners via an encrypted direct connection. This can then be used at the POS and for all multi-channel processes. In addition, Releazz goes a step further with the XcalibuR Windows 10 app for desktop, tablet and smartphone.

The Windows app serves both trading partners and end customers via the XcalibuR server. This provides access to the complete seating range, including article, fabric and color selection. The selected configuration is displayed in the 3D planner and can be further edited according to customer requirements. The review and ordering process is then initiated directly in the application. If the end device has a signature function, the order can be finally processed and the data transferred to the connected merchandise management system. Further post-processing at a stationary workstation is no longer necessary.

For Releazz, XcalibuR in conjunction with the Windows app is a valuable tool for supporting all retailers directly. XcalibuR thus creates many advantages for Releazz, its trading partners and end customers across the entire process chain.

Holistic digitization strategy at Impuls Küchen with the bpi Sales Performer app

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Impuls Küchen GmbH opts for the new bpi Sales Performer app based on PWA technology. The new application for mobile devices offers Impuls Küchen many new possibilities. On the one hand, all information for daily tasks and appointments is carried on all mobile devices. On the other hand, these can be processed by the team at any time and anywhere. The company therefore intends to use the new app to speed up sales processes. And to make customer dialogue even more efficient.

Impuls Küchen

Impuls Küchen – this is a well-known, attractive, reliable and successful Brilon employer with a family background. Impuls Küchen has been based in Brilon since 1990 and is a company of Briloner Möbel Werke. The Impuls Küchen brand is characterized by a pleasant mix of design and functionality for kitchen furniture that is sold worldwide. Today, Impuls Küchen is one of the well-known names in the market and is considered a solid, reliable player.

bpi Sales Performer App

After the positive experience with the leading industry solution bpi Sales Performer, Impuls Küchen is continuing its digitization strategy with the mobile application bpi Sales Performer App. The app based on PWA (Progressive Web Apps) supports Impuls Küchen in its efforts to continuously improve processes and make even better use of existing data. Minimal loading times, push notifications and offline content ensure more information and transparency.

Teamwork becomes much easier. Connecting with team members is possible anytime, anywhere. Data and files can be added directly in order to access them and to make the processes consistent. This means that customer communication is always up to date and the end-to-end sales cycle can be managed quickly and easily.

Simply convincing

The ease of use, the user-friendly structure and the comprehensive functions are convincing at Impuls Küchen. The menu, the dashboard and all interfaces adapt to individual requirements. All modules of the bpi Sales Performer app are immediately visible in the sidebar and connected to all required data areas in compliance with rights management. Impuls Küchen was particularly impressed by the high level of user-friendliness and usability of the new solution, which takes the challenges of digital change into account. Whether information on market partners, placements or complaints, statistical evaluations and daily updated data and evaluations are immediately accessible.

Mäusbacher relies on bpi publisher

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The traditional family business Mäusbacher Möbelfabrik relies on the industry solution bpi Publisher. bpi solutions is implementing the modular publishing solution. The bpi Publisher is used by the internationally active furniture manufacturer as a networked PIM system for the creation of sales documents and data output for e-commerce.

Progress and development have always been the focus of the medium-sized, family-run company in the third generation for 65 years. The Mäusbacher Möbelfabrik produces on 10,000 m² with a state-of-the-art machine park and 125 employees at the central location in Sonnefeld-Hassenberg in Bavaria. A fully automated high-bay warehouse supplies the furniture trade and online customers in Europe on a large scale. Around 140,000 (online) shipping packages are stored on around 14,000 pallet spaces. 96% of the items are in stock. They are available within a very short lead time.

Mäusbacher relies on the bpi Publisher industry solution from bpi solutions. The client-server solution, in conjunction with Adobe InDesign, perfectly covers the requirements as a central control system in the publishing sector. The company creates documents, catalogs and customer-specific price and type lists for its market partners.

The bpi Publisher impresses Mäusbacher with its ease of use. It also impresses with its user-friendly structure and functionality. The company appreciates the comprehensive automation options for the quick and cost-effective creation and updating of sales documents. Correction cycles and external costs that arise from the multiple maintenance of article data are eliminated. The bpi Publisher thus supports Mäusbacher on the way to further increasing efficiency.

Product data management at BEECK Küchen

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More efficiency in corporate communications and product data management at BEECK Küchen with the bpi Publisher. The Westphalian family business from Bad Oeynhausen optimizes the management of international sales and price documents. The tried-and-tested industry solution bpi Publisher from bpi solutions is used.

The kitchen manufacturer BEECK has been producing for the German and international kitchen market for over three decades. In addition to German specialist retailers, sales partners in France, Great Britain and Russia are important customers. BEECK Küchen produces custom-made, individual kitchen solutions. The Westphalian family business with 70 employees focuses on the wishes of its customers. These are implemented with the right mix of planning and individual implementation. The kitchens are designed and manufactured in-house. With a selection of more than 80 different programs, no wish is left unfulfilled. In addition, over 3,000 variants for the kitchen fronts and more than 35 body decors offer a great variety.

The traditional family business in East Westphalia opted for the cross media publishing and catalog management solution. The bpi Publisher is the central cornerstone for optimizing the internal data structure and future-proofing the processes. The client-server solution based on .net technology, in conjunction with Adobe InDesign, perfectly covers the requirements as a central administration and control system in the publishing sector. Furthermore, the industry solution helps to increase the efficiency of all publishing processes. This is because output is increased without incurring additional costs. BEECK Küchen also creates catalogs and sales documents for its market partners. In particular, multilingual price and type lists. The integrated translation tool in the bpi Publisher makes it easier to create international sales documents. Eastern European languages ​​in the sales documents are effortlessly implemented thanks to the Unicode capability.

The bpi Publisher supports the East Westphalians in responding individually to the requirements of their trading partners. The CMP application makes internal processes more efficient. And product data management at BEECK Küchen.

Data provision for retailers: MCA furniture relies on XcalibuR

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MCA furniture relies on XcalibuR. The company has decided to use the B2B communication solution XcalibuR. The company relies on the advantages of XcalibuR’s bidirectional data exchange, exchanging master data and all transaction data quickly, directly and securely between manufacturers and retailers and offering retailers extensive support right up to the POS.

MCA furniture stands for established structures. The company emerged from the home furniture and dining room division of the Schieder Group. In just ten years, MCA furniture has grown into a successful trading partner for the whole of Europe. With a clear focus on an international market: Always close to the needs of the customer. Open to change and innovation. Reliable in the provision of solid and attractively priced products. This has given MCA around 2,500 active customers.

Since enthusiasm has turned into success, more and more companies in the furniture industry are choosing XcalibuR to exchange data for highly varied products. The article master data from the production systems and other data sources is combined and delivered securely to the trading partners via an encrypted direct connection. This can then be reused and optimized at the POS and for all multi-channel processes.

MCA gives retailers the opportunity to significantly shorten the selection and ordering process and reduce the error rate.

In addition, XcalibuR creates congruent advantages for MCA, its trading partners and end customers, such as optimal product presentation, fewer queries, fewer complaints and shorter processing times for the entire process chain. This is why MCA furniture relies on XcalibuR.

Cotta relies on the market-leading software solutions from bpi solutions

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Cotta relies on the market-leading software solutions from bpi solutions. Cotta Collection AG, based in Bendern (Liechtenstein), opts for bpi Sales Performer and bpi Publisher. With the CRM solution and the cross-media publishing and catalog management solution, the company optimizes its internal processes, both in customer communication and in the management of international sales and pricing documents.

About COTTA

COTTA is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of upholstered furniture. COTTA serves resellers in 28 European countries. COTTA is distinguished by its superior price-performance ratio, its convincing short delivery times and its high level of innovation, its unique commitment to quality in this price segment, and its strong customer and service focus. With approximately 1,600 employees, COTTA delivers approximately 400,000 upholstered furniture sets annually.

CRM and CMP

The company relies on the proven industry solutions bpi Sales Performer and bpi Publisher. Cotta optimizes its processes with these new solutions, thus addressing the challenges of digital transformation. The CRM solution supports the company in its efforts to continuously improve processes and make even better use of existing data. Furthermore, bpi Sales Performer empowers the upholstered furniture manufacturer with a wide range of services, from relationship management to unlimited statistical evaluations.

The cross-media publishing and catalog management solution bpi Publisher is a client-server solution based on .NET technology. In conjunction with Adobe InDesign, it perfectly meets the requirements of a central administration and control system in the publishing sector. Cotta uses it to create catalogs, sales manuals, and especially multilingual price and model lists for its market partners. bpi Publisher simplifies the creation of international sales documents with its integrated translation tool. Thanks to its Unicode capability, even Eastern European languages ​​can be easily implemented in sales documents.

Profitable

Both the user-friendly structure and the comprehensive functionality convinced Cotta. Time and cost expenditure are minimized. Furthermore, the solutions support the company in responding individually to the requirements of its trading partners. In this respect, they contribute to a profitable improvement of customer relationships. Therefore, Cotta relies on the market-leading software solutions from bpi solutions.