The art of configuration

How Kurtz Ersa revolutionized Sales with SAE

From Excel chaos to digital sales heroes.

Learn how Kurtz Ersa mastered the complexity of international machine configurations, eliminated errors in record time, and increased revenue per machine by 10%.

A partnership that delivered more than just software—it delivered certainty.

The Initial Situation

When Excel Reached Its Limits

Rainer Krauss and his team at Kurtz Ersa know the problem all too well: as a global machine manufacturer, their needs were growing faster than their old processes could handle.

What once worked with simple Excel spreadsheets became a chaotic patchwork of versions and errors. Orders were processed incorrectly, customers threatened to leave, and sales reps worldwide were left to fend for themselves.

It was clear: the old system was at its end. The only question was how to replace it without bringing daily business to a halt.

The Solution

More than Software —
a Partner at eye level

What Kurtz Ersa needed wasn't just another sales software; they needed a system that truly supported their sales team. A configurator so intuitive that even employees who doubted it at first immediately saw its value.

In SAE, they found not just a vendor, but a genuine partner. One who listened, understood the complex connections of machine building, and was willing to continuously innovate and integrate new innovative features.

The SAE CPQ and this new platform became the central nervous system of their sales organization—worldwide.

Rainer Krauss in interview about SAE

See for yourself: In this video, Rainer Krauss explains how the switch to the SAE system not only revolutionized their processes but also made a lasting impact on their company culture.
sondern auch die Unternehmenskultur nachhaltig prägte.

The Results

Strong Commitment.
Proven Results.

The transition was radical and decisive, but the results speak for themselves:

Error-Free Quotes in Minutes

Complex quotes that used to take hours can now be created in minutes—error-free. This provides peace of mind for both employees and customers.

Globally consistent portfolio and pricing

Whether in Mexico, Poland, or Australia, the system ensures prices are consistent and correct worldwide, strengthening customer trust.

Securing scaling and sales growth

The investment made it possible to open new locations and manage company growth—something that would have been impossible with the old system.

10% more options per machine

Thanks to the clear overview in the configurator, sales reps could now offer customers options they didn't even know existed before. The result? More value and more revenue.

Das Bild zeigt eine Luftaufnahme eines Kurtz Ersa Standorts.Das Bild zeigt SAE CEO Susanne Henkel und Rainer Krauss (Gesamtvertriebsleiter Kurtz Ersa) im Gespräch.Das Bild zeigt eine Kurtz Ersa Fabrik, in der Maschinen hergestellt werden.

"A Partnership That Moves Us Forward"

Das Bild zeigt die Logos von Kurtz Ersa und SAE - verbunden mit einem "&" - das Bild symbolisiert die enge Partnerschaft der beiden Unternehmen.
Rainer Krauss believes a configurator is now the foundational software for every machine builder. For him, the partnership with SAE is simply without an alternative. Do you also want to digitize your sales processes and secure your company's future?

Contact us to learn how our software can inspire your team. Because in the end, it's not just about software—it's about making decisions that move your company forward.

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