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The xReach solution platformdovetails the system modulesERP, CRM, Analytics, PIM andeCommerce intelligently.

Hitachi Solutionshas the answer.

xReach leverages smart connections between individual system modules for your central business requirements and comprehensive sales channels. The software components are trailblazing best-of-breed solutions.

The platform is designed modularly and fl exibly and can be confi gured to meet any project’s requirements – your path to the digital future.

The management platform that supports your products’ entire lifecycleAs your Product Information Management (PIM) system, xReach.pim supports your products’ entire lifecycle, from planning framework collections and managing samples to the defi ned and sellable products. xReach.pim saves and manages data that defi nes, represents and/or presents your products as a result of your product development and provides this data to you in downstream stages of your products’ lifecycle.

At the same time, the system ensures the content, which then can be saved in a product database, is persistent.

The modular software solution

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Advantages

Retail companies are compelled to organize and manage an increasing amount of information regarding their products.

Multiple languagesThe web-based user interface available in multiple languages facilitates collaboration among teams, including across national borders.

Effective search optionsBase your searches on comprehensive, specifi ed queries and save the results.

CompatibilityExtend the functions of your solution by integrating OnlineDigiFlow, OnlinePROOF, an asset-duplicate check or other additional modules easily.

UsabilityIntuitive tools such as drag ‘n’ drop make managing data much easier and enable your staff members to join projects quickly.

High qualityEnhance the quality and transparency of your product development. Keep track of progressmade and of your support and product marketing activities.

Flexible controlWith xReach.pim, you can manage and enrich the marketing information for each of your productscentrally. Control and update your information in a targeted manner.

Clear structureThe integrated usage history helps keep track of your assets.

Effi ciencyReduce the time and costs required for developing your products. Software-basedoptimization makes your workfl ows even more effi cient.

Seamless reproducibilityLeverage the clear structures and processes to ensure all the steps in your product developmentcan be reproduced seamlessly.

Lossless workAvoid data loss with the non-destructive defi nition of picture details.

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Innovation at the highest levelAs one of the leading specialists for smart IT solutions, Hitachi Solutions integrates intelligent operation systems for companies and delivers concepts for future-proof workplaces that enhance transparency in collaboration.

At its six locations throughout Germany and one in the United States, Hitachi Solutions fosters innovation, employment and economic growth. Hitachi Solutions employs more than 250 people in Germany. More than 80 large and mediumsized companies around the world rely on the future-proof business solutions originating in Hitachi Solutions’ four Competence Centers – Intelligent Operations Systems, Modern Workplace, Cloud Services, and Managed Services.

Thanks to its expertise in Microsoft technologies and its international project experience gained over the course of more than 24 years, Hitachi Solutions has assumed a leading role in the market to the benefi t of medium-sized and large companies.

Buzzwords including digital transformation, omni-channel, collaboration, and business intelligence/analytics describe Hitachi Solutions’ portfolio of assignments.

A strong partner on board!Jointly with apollon we deliver a solution that helps you contact customers effectively – across multiple channels. Take your omni-channel marketing activities to a whole new level!

Support your products’ entire lifecycle with xReach.pim – with one convenient module for every task:

Product Information Management (PIM) – for even more convincing products

Have you had enough of not being able to managing all your product data centrally?

Hitachi Solutions helps manage all your products and fi ll diverse distribution channels easily, including meta information tagging.

Project Management (PM) – from the acquisition to the invoice

You have better things to do than consolidating data?

We provide you with an overview of all your marketing measures and projects and potential ways to optimize your project communications.

Media Asset Management (MAM) –save time with workfl ows

Videos, pdf fi les, photos, documents – all stored in different systems?

Manage all your data formats in one central system – in a media-neutral manner.

Marketing Ressource Management (MRM) – for more effective campaigns

Do you fi nd it challenging to control your campaigns across channels?

We help make your marketing activities for campaigns, budgets and promotional materials more effi cient.

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Brand Management (BM) –developing and guiding brands

Do you believe brand management requires witchcraft?

Our software makes brands fascinating again, including the controlled creation of customized promotional materials with an intuitive WYSIWYG editor.

Workfl ow Management (WFM) –automating workfl ows

Do approval processes take forever in your company?

We optimize your processes with a high level of transparency across workfl ows and deliver a function for the automated creation of tasks lists.

Our guiding principle

Flexibility, reaction and vision

“Modularity in the digital transformation is our standard to respond to new trends as quickly as possible. Today, the cutting edge is attained with the right software.”

Michael Ferschl, CEO

Award-winning solutions that meet your requirementsIn its most recent study, The GROUP OF ANALYSTS (TGOA) identifi ed our partner apollon as a Europe-wide top performer for Media Asset Management (MAM) and Product Information Management (PIM). apollon has managed to maintain and signifi cantly expand its leading role in both modules. The assessment was based on approximately 500 individual criteria in the main categories, Technology, Ability to Execute, Market Penetration, and Sustainability. The outstanding results are displayed in „Market Performance Wheels“.

Benefi t from the fl exible modules and technological innovations for your cross-channel customer communications.

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Interested?Contact a Hitachi Solutions expert to discuss how our Microsoft Dynamics Solutions can help improve your productivity.

Why Hitachi Solutions?Hitachi Solutions is one of the largest, most qualified and highly experienced Microsoft Dynamics consulting firms across the globe, capable of handling complex tier-one displacement projects. Our company’s calibre of expertise and commitment to customers is evidenced through our consistent recognition from both Microsoft and industry analysts.