From Configuration to Payroll — GIS AG Accelerates Digital Operations

GIS AG is a Swiss manufacturer known for high‑precision electric chain hoists and customized crane systems. Operating internationally and serving both industrial and event‑technology sectors, the company stands for Swiss engineering quality, innovation, and technical excellence. Its broad product portfolio and complex customer projects require efficient, transparent, and error‑free internal processes.

The Challenge

With a wide range of configurable products and a steady flow of supplier invoices, GIS AG faced growing operational complexity that its manual and decentralized processes could no longer support.

Product configurations often required repeated clarification by email, invoices moved physically between departments, and employees had no digital access to essential HR documents such as payslips and time records. These fragmented workflows slowed operations, increased the risk of errors, and made it difficult for teams to work efficiently across locations.

The Solution

GIS AG implemented a structured digitalization initiative that replaced manual, email‑based and paper‑driven routines with coordinated, automated workflows across key operational areas. Product configuration moved from fragmented exchanges to a unified digital process accessible to internal teams and international partners. Accounts payable shifted to a fully electronic flow, with invoices captured, validated and approved without physical handling. Payroll and HR administration were modernized through secure self‑service access and centralized data management, ensuring consistent information quality and traceable updates. Together, these changes created a connected digital environment that significantly accelerated processing, reduced administrative effort, and improved cross‑department collaboration.

  • A digital variant configurator streamlines the creation of product variants and pricing.
  • Sales teams and international partners configure hoists and trolleys directly in the system without manual steps.
  • Incoming invoices are captured and pre‑validated automatically using OCR technology.
  • All invoices are routed digitally for review and approval.
  • Employees access payslips, salary statements and time records securely and paperlessly from any location.
  • A centralized digital HR dossier consolidates employee data with controlled, role‑based access.

Results

Faster product configuration

Product variants are created more quickly and without errors.

Accelerated AP processing

Invoices move through the workflow faster thanks to automation and digital approvals.

Improved payroll experience

Employees access all payroll documents instantly and without administrative delays.

Higher HR data quality

Centralized, structured processes ensure consistent, reliable employee information.

Location‑independent operations

Teams collaborate efficiently across departments and locations.

Greater transparency and efficiency

Automated workflows reduce errors, increase clarity, and shorten processing times.

We have consistently digitalized our internal processes – from invoice processing to the digital HR dossier.

Stefan Vogel
IT, GIS AG

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