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Verzögerte Rechnungsstellung bei Bestattungskoordination
20-40 Stunden/Monat pro Mitarbeiter; 2-5% Umsatzverlust durch verzögerte ZahlungenSympathy order coordination involves tight timelines for deliveries to funeral homes, churches, or cemeteries. Manual processes cause delays in invoice issuance, extending payment cycles.
Kapazitätsverluste durch manuelle Bestattungsbestellungen
10-20% Kapazitätsverlust; €2.000-5.000/monatlich an entgangenen UmsätzenProcess requires phone/email coordination with funeral homes for exact timing and specs, creating queues and manual delays during peak sympathy periods.
Kapazitätsverschwendung und verlorene Verkaufschancen durch manuelle Bottlenecks
5–10% of peak-period sales = €25–50 million annually across German florist industry; or €24,000–€48,000 per florist location during 8 peak weeksThe German flower and plant market grew only 1% in 2024 (€8.4–8.8bn), driven entirely by price increases; actual sales volumes declined. Manual order-taking is a significant bottleneck: customers cannot place orders during peak demand (Valentine's, Mother's Day, December), phone lines are congested, and order takers cannot keep up. Industry analysis notes that e-commerce accounted for only 24% of B2B sales in 2018 and has grown slowly; retail florist e-commerce lags further. During peak periods, florists lose 10–20% of potential orders due to unavailability or long wait times. At an average order value of €60–80 and 1,053 florist locations, even a 5% sales loss during 8 peak weeks equals €25–50 million annually.
Verzögerte Mahnung bei Hochzeitsverträgen
30-60 Tage extended DSO; €5,000-15,000 contracts tied up per eventWedding and event contracts involve variable pricing due to seasonal flowers and scope changes, leading to manual invoice delays. High-value contracts (e.g., €2,500-14,300) amplify cash drag if not billed promptly.