Sales at the company were shaped by long public sector tenders that could run for many years before turning into signed contracts. Information about those tenders lived across multiple Excel files, personal notes, and partial records in other systems. Over time, it became difficult to understand where a tender stood, what had already happened, and what needed attention next.
Revenue planning added another layer of complexity. Contract details, product selections, and timelines were not stored in one place, which led to reporting gaps that were hard to explain. Finance and sales teams spent time reconciling numbers instead of trusting them, and leadership lacked a clear view of future revenue.
The team also faced a practical challenge around adoption. Many employees were used to Excel or even paper-based tracking and had limited confidence in digital systems. Any new solution had to be simple, structured, and practical enough to become part of daily work, while still leaving room for a future SAP invoice integration.