How Stier saves two full-time positions with PlanD.

The Stier Gebäudereinigung + Service GmbH from Ravensburg has been a reliable partner for cleanliness in industry, healthcare, hospitality, and public institutions for over 25 years. With over 225 employees and a wide range of services, from maintenance and glass cleaning to specialized and industrial cleaning, Stier stands for quality, speed, and customer proximity.

However, despite a high degree of digitalization, until recently there was one area that remained stuck in the analog world: the deployment planning and time tracking for the approximately 40–60 employees in special cleaning. “Up to 30 printouts crossed the desk daily. Slips of paper got lost, names were illegible, times were noted incorrectly or not at all – it was a complete disaster,” recalls CEO Florian Stier. Additionally, one full-time employee was exclusively occupied with transferring handwritten times into the system.

“That was the last area that wasn't digital. And that's exactly what led us to take the step with PlanD.”

Why Stier Chose PlanD

Florian Stier wasn't just looking for software, but for a partner who understood the industry. PlanD impressed with its clear focus on building service providers, its intuitive interface, and personal support during the implementation phase. “The PlanD team was always available during the transition. Plus, there are great videos and support resources that significantly eased our onboarding.”

The key point: PlanD combines Deployment Planning, Time Tracking, and Invoicing in one system – mobile-friendly, seamlessly, and with clear workflows.

How PlanD is Changing Work at Stier

Digital Deployment Planning
Instead of stacks of paper, there is now a digital overview where every deployment is planned with just a few clicks. Changes are communicated to employees in real-time, and they can view their deployment schedule directly on their smartphones.

Automated Time Tracking
Working hours are recorded by cleaning staff on their mobile devices and automatically assigned to the correct job. Manual entry is completely eliminated – saving one full-time position.

Invoices Directly from Planning
Service records flow directly into invoicing. Florian Stier can even create invoices on the go: “I put on the coffee and write the invoice. It's really fun because it's so easy.”

Centralized Data and Full Transparency
Whether it's customer inquiries, past deployments, or working hours – everything is available in one place. “If I want to know today how long we spent on a construction site last year, I can see it with one click. No more searching through folders, no more paper chaos.”

The Measurable Results

Implementing PlanD has led to clear, tangible successes at Stier:

• Savings of two full-time positions – approximately €80,000 in personnel costs per year.
• Significantly fewer errors in time tracking and deployment planning.
• Higher employee satisfaction, as information is available anytime, anywhere.
• Increased speed in invoicing – better liquidity and reduced administrative effort.

Areas of Application for PlanD at Stier

• Deployment Planning: All orders are planned digitally and can be flexibly adjusted in case of failures or short-notice changes.
• Time Tracking: Work and travel times are recorded via mobile devices, automatically checked, and directly transferred for billing.
• Accounting: Invoices are generated directly from recorded services, and incoming payments are immediately visible.
• Controlling & Analytics: Performance data can be analyzed to optimize objects and processes.

Conclusion and Outlook

For Florian Stier, PlanD is not just software, but a real competitive advantage: "I tell my employees: We no longer have a paper chaos. Everything is digital, everything is transparent. That makes us faster, more professional, and more attractive as an employer."

Stier Gebäudereinigung plans to continue utilizing new PlanD modules in the future to digitalize further processes and reinforce its reputation as a modern, future-oriented building service provider.