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We are excited to share a special project success with STRABAG BMTI GmbH SE on our blog. Together, we have significantly advanced the automation of more than 150 workshops with over 1,800 employees – a major step towards digitalization and increased efficiency.
The primary goal was the complete digital mapping of work orders in STRABAG’s workshops, along with the seamless integration of operational material procurement. This was intended not only to reduce effort but also to increase transparency and traceability in processes.
A Microsoft Dynamics-based application was implemented as the technological foundation to organize the planning and execution of workshop orders – from repair scheduling to the allocation of required resources.
CATO – the eProcurement solution “ComfortMarket” from ePhilos – has been in use at STRABAG for over 18 years. As part of this project, CATO was connected to Microsoft Dynamics via an interface. The goal: end-to-end system communication without media discontinuities.
Once a work order is transmitted to CATO, the system automatically generates a “wish list” for the required materials. Through intelligent search mechanisms, the system identifies suitable and orderable materials – from original parts to cost-effective alternatives.
The order is placed via CATO and reported back directly to Microsoft Dynamics. This creates a closed loop with fully automated communication between the systems – enabling maximum transparency and efficiency.
This project marks a true milestone in workshop automation:
Seamless system integration enables precise pre- and post-calculation of workshop orders.
Manual steps are completely eliminated, and all relevant information is traceable in the system at any time.
Workshop 4.0 becomes tangible – completely digital, seamlessly connected, and fully automated.
We thank STRABAG BMTI GmbH SE for the long-standing partnership and trust. Together, we are shaping the future of workshop automation – practical, innovative, and powerful.

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