Dr. Andreas Maier

Dr. Andreas Maier

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Author since 05.07.2021

Andreas Maier is a results-driven CEO with nearly 30 years of experience in ERP, digital transformation, and IT consulting. He has held leadership positions in Fortune 100 companies such as rentalcars.com (PCLN) and Intrasoft International, a leading EU-based R&D software vendor. With a Ph.D. in Neural Networks from the University of Cologne, Andreas combines deep technical expertise with a strategic approach to business process optimization.

As the founder and co-founder of multiple successful startups, including XXL Cloud Inc., eShopLeasing Ltd, and WDS Consulting SA, his expertise lies in ERP consulting, IT strategy, and process automation. His work is focused on helping businesses implement scalable ERP solutions, streamline operations, and drive digital transformation.

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    • Compliance
    • 17.12.2025
    Ready for What’s Next?

    Europe is changing the “shape” of business paperwork. For years, an invoice could be a PDF that looked correct to a person, even if the underlying numbers, VAT logic, or customer data were messy. Now the direction is clear: invoices and accounting records are becoming structured data that software can check, match, and report quickly. This doesn’t just make tax...

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    • Manufacturing
    • 16.11.2025
    MTO and MTS in Manufacturing

    In manufacturing there are two core ways to plan and run production. The first is Make-to-Order (MTO). The second is Make-to-Stock (MTS). They are not enemies. They are tools for different situations. Some companies lean mostly on one model. Most successful companies combine both and switch between them as demand changes. In many cases parts of a product are made...

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    • Product Announcements
    • 06.11.2025
    Bulgaria Is Moving to the Euro on 1 January 2026. Are Your Systems Ready?

    Recent assessments by the European Commission, the ECB, and the European Parliament confirm that Bulgaria meets the convergence criteria and is on track to become the 21st euro area member.For most businesses, this is not “just another New Year.” It’s a full-stack transformation touching prices, documents, contracts, integrations, analytics, and every line of code that assumes BGN as the primary...

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    • Artificial Intelligence
    • 01.11.2025
    Agentic AI + MCP: The New Nerve Center of ERP

    Agentic AI is the next step after large language models learned to read and write. Instead of waiting for a user to ask something, an agent can set a goal, break it into steps, choose which tools to use, check if the result makes sense, and try again if it doesn’t. In an ERP setting, that means no longer scrolling...

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    • Artificial Intelligence
    • 23.10.2025
    AI-First ERP: How SIX ERP Brings Intelligence to Every Workflow

    SIX ERP is now AI-first: intelligence embedded across finance, operations, and communications.Document AI scans external/vendor invoices, payments, and expenses with field-level validation—straight into your approval flows.Generative AI drafts customized service proposals aligned to your pricing, clauses, and tone.Chat AI everywhere: secure, role-aware assistants inside every module.Net result: fewer clicks, faster cycles, higher predictive value, and better decisions with confidence.