Entrepreneurs going beyond pure execution.
Motivation
Bordmittel® was born from practice — not from a product idea, but from a recurring observation. – Bordmittel 4 the Win
In many companies, there is a gap between business and IT. Business requirements are implemented technically without truly understanding day-to-day operations. The result is complex solutions, low acceptance, and frustration among employees — even though productivity was supposed to increase. Out of this experience, Bordmittel® was created as a partner that translates, connects, and takes responsibility. We think entrepreneurially, act pragmatically, and never lose sight of the people within the process.
Based in Kempen on the Lower Rhine, we now work with customers and partners across Europe. Our perspective is regionally rooted, our ambition international. Early on, we recognized that functioning IT is no longer just an efficiency factor — it increasingly determines competitiveness, resilience, and the long-term viability of companies.
We founders come from IT and mechanical engineering and have ourselves worked in operational roles within industry. We know everyday reality between production pressure, real-world processes, and IT projects from first-hand experience — including the frustration when solutions miss actual needs or change is poorly managed.
What does Bordmittel actually mean?
The conscious use of existing resources for organizations that remain capable of acting.
In aviation, maritime operations, and industry, “Bordmittel” refers to the resources that are already available on board and must function reliably at the decisive moment. They stand for independence, reliability, and the ability to master challenges using one’s own resources – without unnecessary dependencies or detours.
In our day-to-day work with clients, this means making existing know-how visible, structuring it, and using it effectively — through clear processes, appropriate IT, and targeted automation. Only when these on-board resources have been fully utilized do we consider additional tools, new software, or external solutions.
At a time when change is often equated with replacement, we stand for strengthening rather than displacement. For decisions with foresight. For IT, digitalization, and AI that fit the company – not the other way around.
Contact us.Pareto's Principle, known as the 80/20 rule, guides Bordmittel to focus on where efforts yield the most significant results. Explore how it applies across our services.
Bordmittel concentrates on optimizing the 20% of processes that drive 80% of business outcomes.
We focus on engaging with the key 20% of users who significantly impact 80% of project success.
Our approach involves identifying and implementing the top 20% of technologies that provide 80% of the improvements.
Bordmittel ensures that every digital transformation journey exceeds our clients’ unique needs and aligns seamlessly with their long-term objectives.
Fostering the philosophy that effective digitalization begins with optimizing processes, we ensure that technology serves the business, not the other way around.
Understanding that user acceptance is key, we engage all stakeholders in the transformation journey, making digital adoption a shared success.
Recognizing the importance of self-sufficiency, we offer particular recruitment and onboarding services during our missions to build our clients’ in-house digital capabilities, ensuring they are equipped for the future.
Developing an understanding of a company’s structure, history, and vision is crucial to grasp the challenges it faces and to devise a sustainable improvement plan.
