Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, founded in 1889, is a global leader in the field of medical and safety technology. With the guiding principle "Technology for life", Dräger has been setting standards in innovation and quality for over a century. Driven by the desire to continuously improve and adapt to global regulatory requirements, Dräger was looking for ways to modernize its outbound invoicing processes.
Customer information
Company: Dräger
Division: Medical and safety technology
Location: International
The challenge: Traditional invoicing
Until 2015, Dräger used traditional methods for invoicing. With over 200,000 invoices per quarter, this meant a considerable amount of work. Invoices were sent by PDF, email, print and mail. This was not only time-consuming and error-prone, but also resulted in high paper consumption and associated costs. Dräger recognized the need to modernize this process and make it future-proof.
Together for success: e-invoicing with Unifiedpost
Dräger had two main objectives in mind: firstly, to reduce paper consumption in financial processing. Secondly, it was important to adapt to the increasing international regulations on electronic invoicing. Although Dräger had clearly decided to switch to e-invoicing, there were some challenges. The implementation in a large company took time and had to be tailored to Dräger's specific needs. In addition, the introduction of SAP at partner companies posed a challenge, as they expected a smooth electronic connection for document exchange in the future.
Unifiedpost Group not only offered a solution, but became a true partner and driving force for change. By working closely with Unifiedpost Group , Dräger was able to successfully switch to e-invoicing. This made it possible to send digital invoices in different formats and via different channels, depending on customer requirements. Even those customers who still required printing and mailing could still be satisfied. The switch to e-invoicing was particularly important in order to comply with both local and international e-invoicing regulations. Dräger can now easily create invoices in the format and distribution channel required by local authorities. In addition, thanks to Unifiedpost Group 's user-friendly interface, Dräger was able to add electronic signatures to outgoing financial documents.
The results: Efficiency and compliance
- Significant paper savings: The switch to e-invoicing led to a considerable reduction in paper consumption.
- Time and cost efficiency: Electronic invoicing saved time and costs compared to conventional methods.
- Higher data accuracy: Digital invoices contributed to improved data accuracy.
- Transparency: Thanks to the confirmation codes of the Unifiedpost Group tool, the status of the invoice receipt can be viewed at any time.
- Fewer printed invoices: This led to cost savings and a more sustainable way of working.
- Secure electronic signatures: Dräger has now been able to integrate electronic signatures into outgoing financial documents.
- Easy compliance with regulations: Dräger could now easily comply with local and international e-invoicing regulations.
Conclusion: A strong partnership for the future
Unifiedpost Group 's solutions have led Dräger into a new era of invoicing where it is not just a necessary process, but a strategic advantage. Through the sustained partnership and in-depth knowledge of current and future regulations, as well as the pragmatic approach to implementing the requirements, Dräger is well equipped to navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape while benefiting from an optimized and smooth invoicing process. Dräger can confidently claim that the company's drive for innovation and commitment to excellence now characterizes all areas of its business. The company is doing everything it can to maintain this standard in the future and has found a future-proof partner in the Unifiedpost Group .
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