In the world of equestrian saddle manufacturing, Theo Sommer GmbH, based in Pirmasens, Germany, is approaching its 60th anniversary. It is an innovative and globally leading company characterized by short decision paths and a family business culture. However, the challenges brought about by rapid growth in recent years have necessitated a reorientation in the area of time management.
Until recently, time management at Theo Sommer relied on manual processes and handwritten records. This system, which had evolved over time, became less practical with the introduction of legally required time recording, particularly in light of the Federal Court decision. Sebastian Mohrbach, project manager at Theo Sommer GmbH, explains: “Before ChronoHub was introduced, our employees documented their times manually on paper. While the structure was manageable, the growth of our company made manual documentation increasingly impractical.”
ChronoHub from Coresystems has proven to be the ideal solution for Theo Sommer. The innovative system not only enables precise recording of working hours but also provides a transparent overview of all relevant aspects of personnel management. For the 47 employees across the two sites in Pirmasens, which include workshop workers and office staff, this translates to a significant relief in their daily work. They record their working hours using a digital clocking system, which then transfers the data to ChronoHub via the EasyTime interface. The seamless integration of ChronoHub with existing time clock systems and the ERP enables a smooth workflow.
Sebastian Mohrbach emphasizes the advantages: “ChronoHub provides added value for our employees through innovation, precise time recording, and settlements. We can offer better service and have a clear overview of all working time models. The occurrence of errors has been minimized, and we can easily track how many days someone was sick or how many vacation days are still available.”
The decision to implement ChronoHub was not only based on functional aspects but also on the trusting cooperation with the SAP Business One partner Krämer Anwendungssysteme. Since 2019, the company from Pirmasens has been supporting Theo Sommer GmbH in the areas of ERP and network management. The close collaboration, positive experiences, and the opportunity to contribute their own ideas to the pilot project helped ensure that the solution was perfectly tailored to the company’s needs. Sebastian Mohrbach expresses his satisfaction:
The collaboration with Coresystems and Krämer Anwendungssysteme was seamless. We felt understood and well taken care of. Even when faced with technical challenges, the approach was always solution-oriented. The exchange functioned effectively and was highly appreciated.
By integrating ChronoHub, Theo Sommer has not only achieved significantly more transparent and efficient time management but also considerable time savings. The transition to digital time recording enabled more accurate tracking of working hours and resulted in an impressive 10-hour reduction in monthly reporting efforts. These time savings not only positively impact administrative processes but also allow the company to allocate resources more purposefully and focus more on its core competencies.
With ChronoHub, Theo Sommer GmbH has taken another step towards digital efficiency and demonstrated that innovative solutions and partnership cooperation pave the way for sustainable success.