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The latest news, insights and updates about the work of classix Software GmbH. Here we provide information about new features, product developments, events and topics from the world of customised business software.

Case Study

GESTIN Inventory Sampling Software: Drastically Reduce Inventory Effort and Avoid Warehouse Shutdowns 

Europe’s leading ductile iron casting supplier needed a certified inventory sampling solution after switching ERP systems. The choice: GESTIN by classix, certified under HGB §241.  What is inventory sampling and when is it permitted?  Inventory sampling is a legally recognized method under HGB §241, permitted in Germany since January 1, 1977. Instead of counting every stock item manually, only high-value

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Case Study

User-Friendly Accounting for SMEs: Less Excel, More Clarity

You want reliable figures without the Excel chaos. This article shows you how to organize accounting, costs, and reporting more easily, remain GoBD-compliant (audit-ready), and integrate the mandatory 2025 e-invoicing requirements seamlessly into your workflow.  Accounting Challenges in SMEs  When three different figures for the same revenue suddenly appear during month-end closing, the accounting itself isn’t the problem—the surrounding system

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Industry topic

Is AI Making Us Dumber?

What You Need to Regulate in Your Company Now  The Problem: When Answers Become Cheap, Thinking Becomes Expensive  AI has arrived in our daily work—from refactoring in software development to price comparisons in procurement and specifications in engineering. The risk arises when the quick answer replaces personal reflection.  This is driven by a well-known phenomenon: humans outsource cognitive tasks to

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Technical article

Inventory in Mechanical Engineering: 3 Steps That Truly Save Time

How to make sample inventory according to HGB § 241 (German Commercial Code) predictable and auditable. Variants, project materials, and numerous storage locations make inventory in mechanical engineering expensive. Three preparation steps reduce counting effort, blocking times, and rework.  Preparing Inventory in Mechanical Engineering: 3 Steps to Reduce Effort  In mechanical engineering, inventory rarely escalates due to a lack of

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Case Study

Why Prompts Often Fail and How the C.O.N.C.E.P.T. Framework Provides Clarity

Are your AI prompts delivering useless results? The reason: unclear requirements. The C.O.N.C.E.P.T. framework structures prompts using seven central questions—no magic formulas, just a systematic approach.  Why AI Prompts Fail So Often  You know the problem: the AI’s response doesn’t fit the task, the output feels generic, or the phrasing misses the right tone. Many view Prompt Engineering as a

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Technical article

Smart AI, Poor Data: Why Reliable Information Matters More Than Chat Glamour

Fast answers are useless if they are incorrect. For companies working with sensitive data, an AI that “hallucinates” or violates data privacy is a liability they cannot afford. What businesses need are systems that deliver on their promise: reliability.  AI in the Enterprise: Fast Doesn’t Mean Secure  Artificial Intelligence has long been a staple of the software industry, and interest

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Feature story

From Counting Columns to Key Figures. Why Sample Inventory is the Smart Inventory Method 

A sample inventory reduces effort and costs, is permissible under § 241 HGB, certified, and proven for years. With the right software, the warehouse remains productive.  How You Can Save Many Resources with a Sample Inventory, Giving the Team More Time for Pizza  1. The Problem with the Old Inventory  A full physical inventory sounds thorough, but often feels very

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Comment

Do Android Phones Dream of AI Sheep?

Philip K. Dick asked whether androids dream of electric sheep. The current answer: Yes. Unfortunately, they often dream nonsense. Large AI models like ChatGPT or Gemini are impressive, but they have a structural problem—hallucinations. They invent sources, facts, sometimes even entire studies. Not out of malice, but because they do what they were trained to do: predict language. Not truth.

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Interview

Sanctions List Screening in SMEs.

Sanctions list screening is mandatory. Those who carry it out manually or with free AI tools risk fines, data leaks, and false positives. Christoph Troitzsch, Support classix, explains how SMEs can reliably & affordably solve the screening challenge What is Truly Mandatory The EU prohibits providing services and payments to listed individuals and organizations. Companies are not permitted to provide

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