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Software evolution for logistics

From legacy system to modern IT workflows

Never change a running system? When it comes to software systems, this old adage does not hold true. Why? Because outdated systems can cause a lot of problems. Take advantage of the expertise of adesso’s consultants and get a modern software solution optimally tailored to your needs!

The software on your smartphone is regularly updated. This is necessary to meet the ever-increasing demands of users and offer a high level of security, also with regard to data protection. Companies have to modernise their software if they want their software systems to be secure and continue to run smoothly in the face of constant change in the IT and logistics sectors.




Legacy software structures are highly prone to malfunctions

Logistics customers along the supply chain expect their orders to be processed error-free and transparently. That means information must be available everywhere and at any time. However, many software structures have grown organically over time, with temporary patches used to adapt them to new challenges. As a result, there are a number of stand-alone solutions that are not linked to other software systems (or this has to be done manually), creating bottlenecks in the IT workflow. To give an example, many legacy systems are no longer compatible with every end device, meaning errors can easily occur or IT systems may even fail, which in turn could lead to supply chain disruptions. That is all down to their increasing reliance on supporting software. Customers and business partners are however less and less willing to accept such things.

Legacy software creates headaches

  • Security standards change all the time in response to newly discovered security vulnerabilities or newly enacted regulations. Legacy systems are not fully capable of dealing with these changes.
  • Outdated code, poorly programmed software and the enormous increase in the volume of data: this is all symptomatic of the performance issues caused by legacy IT landscapes that employees and customers are rarely willing to put up with.
  • Does your software system date back to a time when the number of interfaces was far fewer? If so, they are not up with the times. An interconnected software landscape spanning each of the departments at your company and beyond is now a basic requirement for your business to thrive.
  • Updates for outdated software no longer provide all of new functionalities. In some cases, no updates are available at all.
  • People below a certain age are accustomed to user interfaces that are intuitive to use. User experience is therefore becoming an increasingly important topic.
  • Software both old and new requires constant maintenance and care. However, if the software is too old and out of date, employees are generally no longer familiar with the relevant programming languages because these have since been replaced by new ones.

Advantages of modernised software

  • Workflow automation reduces the average time spent on tasks and saves you precious time, allowing you to focus on important tasks instead of repetitive activities.

  • Manual workflows are prone to error (examples being mistakes made when filling in documents or leaving out key information), which has the effect of making the workflows less efficient.Automated workflows, on the other hand, are free from administrative errors, and there are no delays because information is missing.

  • Automation prevents unnecessary errors or duplication and increases throughput, which saves you money in the long run.

  • Workflow automation leads to faster workflows and better customer service, meaning the customer order is processed faster and carried out on time.

  • Enhanced collaboration across different levels of organisation made possible through automation and the consolidation of interfaces facilitate the seamless exchange of data.

  • By eliminating repetitive manual processes, you can increase data consistency and ensure that your data is processed in a secure manner.

  • A software system that maps the entire IT workflow and only connects a handful of systems via efficient, selected IT interfaces also opens up new opportunities in terms of management and monitoring. For example, you can gain a better understanding of product and service life cycles, something that may not have been possible earlier, paving the way for more targeted and in-depth analyses.

Reengineering vs. developing a new system


We analyse your software to ascertain what options are available to modernise the system and what advantages this brings. One of two basic approaches is taken here: reengineering or developing a new system. The main difference is that the current workflow continues to be used with one but not the other. In the case of reengineering, we are able to use the architecture of your current software wherever possible and only change the framework. We transfer your data and processes to a new software system with all the advantages this brings in terms of security, data protection, performance, user-friendliness, add-ons and maintenance.

When developing a system, we start from scratch and design optimised processes that are ideally matched to the modern software. You therefore enjoy all the benefits of software modernisation and can also reduce legacy issues resulting from cumbersome, manual process steps. Each strategy can be implemented using low-code applications in no time with an appealing design, with no need for a lot of programming work. This leads to quick results that can be adapted to meet new requirements employing an agile approach.

adesso develops a customised software solution best suited to your needs.

Having workflow automation and modern software provides companies with a competitive edge. Take advantage of this to raise your competitiveness. As an independent IT service provider, adesso is able to support you here and address your specific needs. We have the technical expertise needed to understand your legacy systems and the industry know-how required to create the new specialised logistics system.

Our consultants see their role as that of an intermediary between the specialist unit and the IT department. They provide individual advice to each department and develop the software according to your needs in close consultation with you. They organise custom workshops, interaction rooms or analyses together with you in order to identify the challenges you face and develop the most suitable solution for you. They record your requirements, create a prototype or an initial working product that meets your individual requirements, brief your specialist departments and IT team and train your experts as citizen developers in low-code/no-code technologies. No matter how complex or elaborate, we offer you the optimal solution to automate recurring processes securely and quickly and modernise your software, either through reengineering or redevelopment.

Do you have any questions?

We are here to support you with IT specialists, a high level of methodological knowledge and a team of experts with industry expertise. We provide independent advice for each project individually, selecting the right technology and the best IT provider.

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