'Modernizing and optimizing data'

It is the responsibility of GMP+ International’s Business Information Management department to contribute to the realisation of the company’s goals and ensure that all IT means are up to date, and properly aligned with all informational flows of GMP+ International.

How did BIM contribute to a more efficient organization in 2021?

Martin – ‘By further optimising and modernising our application landscape. We introduced HelloSign for digital signing, introduced SRXP and expanded the use of Exact Online. We did this because we had too many isolated applications for timesheet registration, financial reports, commuting and expense allowance. Not to forget all the manual processes that came along with it. This was time consuming and error sensitive. Because of these changes, the process of approving invoices and declaring receipts is much more efficient. By going completely digital, we use a lot less paper and improved the quality and reliability of our processes and data.’

By joining forces, we not only created more flexibility but also amore lean organisation as well.

What was the contribution of BIM to the development of the GMP+ Academy?

Martin – ‘We were heavily involved from the start. We took part in the discussions about the strategy and goals, and our specific responsibility was to ensure a solid, robust platform. Our team determined the necessary non-functional requirements for the software and hardware like availability, redundancy and speed. We looked at the ideal way to store data and which tool would support the GMP+ Academy goals best. The development of the platform could only start when all preconditions were met. We are very satisfied with the process and the results. Because of the strong technical basis, we now have a modern and future-proof platform to share knowledge with our community. In addition, the way we developed the Academy can be used as a best-practice for other projects within GMP+ International.’

Any other accomplishments which you are proud of?

Martin – ‘In the final quarter of 2021, we finalized the merge of the service-providing departments within GMP+ International. Business Information Management, Office Management, Finance, and Support now belong to the newly-formed Business Operations Team. This gives everybody, especially Business Information Management, an improved existence within GMP+ International. We are more able then before to support our colleagues and GMP+ International’s main business. By joining forces, we not only created more flexibility but also a more lean organization as well.’