Reference Story BOLTA Werke GmbH

BOLTA Werke GmbH is digitising SharePoint processes in collaboration with d.velop AG.

• Revision-proof archiving platform for document storage
• Digital invoice processing with SAP
• Electronic signature software as part of procurement processes

BOLTA Werke GmbH

BOLTA Werke GmbH is regarded as one of the leading specialists in surface finishing for the automotive industry. Operating under the performance-driven quality standard “High Performance Surface Technologies”, the company—founded in 1921 in Nuremberg—manufactures both complex components and individual parts such as nameplates and trim strips for numerous premium brands of successful automotive manufacturers. Having twice been recognised by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs as one of “Bavaria’s Best 50” due to its strong growth, Bolta employs over 1,400 people at its headquarters near Nuremberg and around 3,200 across its five national and international locations.

“From the project team’s perspective, the software’s high flexibility and functionality are particularly noteworthy, as it significantly enhances and simplifies the standard MS SharePoint functionalities. The technical expertise in all matters relating to core technologies, interfaces, and required solutions helps us to deliver real added value to our internal customers in the future.” — Josef Huberth, Project Manager – BOLTA Werke GmbH

Project aims and goals

With the strategic decision to implement document management using SharePoint from d.velop, BOLTA Werke GmbH is providing a powerful ECM infrastructure service to support the group’s digitalisation strategy, based on the corporate standard Microsoft SharePoint.

The planned areas of application along the digitalisation roadmap are being implemented successively as individual work packages.

From the very beginning, the collaboration was characterised by openness, mutual respect, and a commitment typical of medium-sized enterprises.

Dieter Skorzus 
Head of IT Department
BOLTA Werke GmbH

Implemented Projects at BOLTA Werke GmbH:

• Establishment of a legally compliant, audit-proof archiving platform for document storage as a core component of the company’s digitalisation strategy
• Digital files to support product development and order processing (e.g. digital order and production files)
• Procurement support through digital supplier and purchase order files
• Provision of digital forms for requisitions with integrated digital approval workflows (area: digital business processes)
• Integration of core IT applications such as SAP, Infor-Xpert, MES, CAQ systems, and other solutions from various business units
• Workflows to support procurement processes in SAP (Purchase2Pay), starting with digital invoice processing based on invoice verification and approval workflows for FI and MM invoices
• Electronic signature software integrated into procurement processes

Implementation and operation of the solution in virtualised environments. Data and documents required for both compliance and non-compliance business needs are stored on storage systems in accordance with the group’s IT strategy.