Niederer AG Transformed Their Template Management

Empowering efficiency and innovation for Niederer AG in the real estate industry with officeatwork intuitive template and content management solutions

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Niederer AG, with its headquarters nestled in the town of Ostermundigen, Switzerland, boasts a rich history dating back to its inception in 1970 as Gattiker + Niederer and has become one of the most respected and independent real estate management companies in the Espace Mittelland region.  Beyond its base in Ostermundigen, the company extends its reach through six additional locations: Freiburg, Luzern, Solothurn, Härkingen, Basel, and Schönbühl. Demonstrating its widespread influence and commitment to providing comprehensive real estate management services. With a dedicated and growing workforce of 95 employees, the company continues to demonstrate its strong presence in the industry.

Specializing in the management of both residential and commercial properties, Niederer AG's strength lies in its ability to blend traditional values with modern efficiencies. The company has decades of experience and a deep understanding of the real estate market. This expertise is complemented by their commitment to leveraging the latest technological tools and solutions.
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In a market that is constantly evolving, Niederer AG has managed to stay at the forefront, thanks to its deep-rooted understanding of the properties they manage and the market dynamics. This keen insight, combined with their commitment to quality and innovation, is what sets them apart and gives them that extra edge over competitors.
Despite Niederer AG's strong market position and expertise in real estate management, they faced significant challenges in their content and template management. The main issue revolved around their reliance on outdated document formats and a lack of a centralized, integrated system for managing content and templates. This has led to several inefficiencies and inconsistencies across various branches of the company.
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Employees often found themselves struggling with inconsistent document formats, which not only consumed valuable time but also increased risk of errors. This was further compounded by the varying needs of different departments and branches, which required diverse document templates tailored to each of their specific requirements. Moreover, the absence of an integrated system meant that updates to templates were not uniformly implemented across the company, leading to discrepancies in documents and a lack of standardization which is critical in maintaining high-quality standards in their services.  

Furthermore, the time lost in managing these templates diverted resources from their core business activities, impacting overall productivity. Niederer AG issue was not just a technical one but also one to optimize operational efficiency and have a centralized content and template management solution.
"We used to struggle with an old document format, when transitioning to SharePoint it prompted us search for a more efficient template management and we were impressed with the solution officeatwork offered." - Michael Hahn
Addressing the pressing need for an efficient template management solution, Michael Hahn, who part of the Executive Board and Head of IT at Niederer AG, came to officeatwork to address this issue. We presented him with a solution comprised of the Template Chooser, Wizard, Content Chooser, and Designer to simplify their template and content management.

The Template Chooser emerged as a pivotal app in overcoming their challenges. It provided a unified platform where employees could easily access and utilize standardized document templates, while integrating with their SharePoint database, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition. The Designer enabled their specialists to create all templates with ease. Having 6 branches across Switzerland meant that they required customization of their templates with specific information and data which was taken care off by the Wizard. This flexibility ensured that each branch could tailor documents to their requirements while minimizing the maintenance for their IT department. The Content Chooser addressed the need for a centralized content management system, allowing Niederer AG to create content building blocks for their vast number of contracts and insert them effortlessly into the documents.

Furthermore, due to the intuitive setup of the Apps, Michael Hahn seamlessly created and synchronized all templates with the company's SharePoint data for every branch by himself with just a brief introductory session lasting 30 minutes.

The combination of these apps and ease of setting it up offered a comprehensive solution that not only streamlined Niederer AG's template and document management but also aligned with their digital transformation goals.
“All the officeatwork apps are simple to use and extremely flexible while providing a huge efficiency boost for the entire company!" - Michael Hahn
The implementation of officeatwork apps at Niederer AG marked a significant turning point in their document management process. The outcomes and benefits realized from this strategic move were multifaceted and profoundly impacted the company’s operational efficiency.

One of the most immediate benefits was the significant reduction in administrative effort for the entire IT department. The streamlined process of accessing and customizing templates saved valuable time and resources for all employees. They could now focus more on their core responsibilities rather than having to do tedious document management tasks. This efficiency gain was evident in the daily workflows.

The flexibility of the Apps enabled the different branches of Niederer AG to now easily customize templates to suit their specific needs with the Wizard while maintaining a consistent look and feel across all documents. This uniformity was crucial in projecting a professional image and maintaining the high standards that Niederer AG is known for.

The successful implementation and positive outcomes have not only enhanced Niederer AG operational capabilities but also reinforced their commitment to embracing innovative solutions for continued excellence in real estate management.
If you would like to learn more about Niederer AG, please visit their Homepage. To find out more on how you can simplify your Document Management and set it up with ease, please get in touch with us.
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