Blum-Novotest realises global expansion through operational excellence

Striving for 100% Precision Manufacturing

Blum-Novotest GmbH is a family-owned German firm recognized for its high‑precision measuring components, machines and testing technology. For over 55 years, it has grown into a global operation with over 700 employees, multiple subsidiaries, and cutting-edge solutions across key industries like automotive, aerospace, and precision manufacturing.

As a manufacturer of high‑precision measuring systems, Blum-Novotest upholds extremely high-performance standards. Additionally, their projects and logistical requirements are increasing in complexity, requiring software that can meet their high standard and rapidly changing demands. The combination of Axtension® Project Management and Axtension® Shipping Connect allowed them to reach new levels of transparency, flexibility and global expansion.

Empowering Project Teams with Visual Resource Planning

Blum-Novotest required a unified approach toward project visibility and control across several departments worldwide for both internal and external projects. The  flexible and intuitive graphic overview in Axtension Project Management enabled teams to identify resource and capacity bottlenecks timely and optimize workload allocation. A necessity for organizations operating worldwide, with dynamic project pipelines.

Axtension Project Planning was rolled out in three departments across two locations. Being fully embedded and highly intuitive, teams needed little to no training to experience the advantages. Seeing resource availability at a glance – even accounting for fluctuations like holidays – improved both planning accuracy and project execution efficiency. Additionally, the transition from AX to Dynamics365 offered a faster, smoother experience, further supporting their high operational standards.

Transparency = Stronger Vendor Relations

Blum-Novotest has a complex supply chain, meaning they highly depend on their vendors and subcontractors. With more precise planning, real-time visibility, and centralized project timelines, they could communicate clearer expectations and more realistic deadlines to its external partners as well as adapt to last minute deviations, while staying in control of budgets and timelines.

This reduced misunderstandings, late-stage escalations, and unnecessary follow ups, improving trust and reliability on both sides. Better planning leads to better accountability, not just internally but also in how Blum-Novotest collaborates with suppliers and logistics providers.

Streamlining Global Shipping Requirements

Expanding operations beyond Europe introduced new logistical challenges, revealing limitations that quickly became pressing. Axtension Shipping Connect utilizes nShift’s extensive global carrier library, giving teams the power to manage cross-border shipments from major providers like DHL and UPS to regional U.S. fulfillment centers, without having to leave their trusted Dynamics environment.

This extensive and flexible shipping hub with reliable shipping label generation proved to be an enabler of global expansion, ensuring smooth international shipping workflows and improving service delivery timelines. What started as a tactical shipping solution quickly became a strategic enabler for international growth.

Moving Towards the 100% Mark with a Future-Proof Solution

Blum-Novotest is now fully equipped to scale efficiently and sustainably, all while upholding their high standards. With best of breed software solutions that drive continuous business optimization, they are ready to pursue their ambitions in India and the United States and adapt to future challenges and rapidly evolving market demands.

“Overall, we are really satisfied working with SignUp Software and the Axtension products. As we create measuring equipment, our standard is to strive for 100% perfection. And we expect the same standard from all our vendors.”

Rafael Pich, Division Manager IT & Business Systems, Blum-Novotest GmbH