Systems operate in isolation
Your shop, ERP, CRM and spreadsheets hold similar data, but there is no shared and reliable source of truth.
Custom systems architecture
Your systems should reduce the workload.Not create more of it.
Duplicate data, stalled processes and disconnected systems cost valuable time every day. We connect your processes, software and data so your operations become simpler, more reliable and ready to scale.
Direct access to the expertsDelivery in practical stagesNo black-box technology
Target architecture
01
Processes
Fewer manual steps
02
Data
One reliable source of truth
03
Software
Systems that work together
04
AI
Purposeful, not a gimmick
The outcome
More clarity. Less friction. Ready to scale.
What we work with every day
The building blocks of a reliable, connected system.
Process analysis
Target architecture
APIs & integrations
Data models
Automation
AI integration
Web applications
Operations & monitoring
The starting point
Digital transformation rarely fails for lack of software.
It becomes expensive and frustrating when processes, data and systems are considered in isolation. New workarounds appear even though technology should make work easier. What matters is an operating model that is designed as a whole, implemented properly and reliable in day-to-day use.
Processes depend on individual people
Knowledge lives in people's heads, inboxes and manual handovers. As volume or teams grow, these processes quickly become a bottleneck.
New tools add complexity
Software is added without clarifying the overall architecture. The result is another isolated solution rather than genuine relief.
AI remains an isolated experiment
Without the right data, processes and ownership, AI can impress in a demo but rarely contribute reliably to day-to-day operations.
Systems architecture
One process. Multiple systems.One reliable flow of data.
We do not begin with a tool. We first clarify what the process must achieve, which data matters and what outcome needs to be produced.
01
Process
What needs to happen in the end, and who owns the outcome?
02
Data
Which information is authoritative, and where is it created?
03
Systems
Which application is responsible for which task?
04
Integrations
How do systems exchange data, and where do issues become visible?
What we build
Architecture that goes beyond the concept.
We do more than plan. We develop and connect the components your business genuinely needs.
Architecture & roadmap
We translate business processes into a clear target architecture with practical priorities and achievable stages.
Software & integrations
Custom applications, APIs and integrations connect your existing systems instead of creating additional silos.
AI & automation
AI agents and workflows are used where the data, controls and measurable business value are in place.
Operations & continuous improvement
Monitoring, error patterns and metrics show what works and where the architecture should evolve next.
Every stage delivers value
How we create a system you can rely on.
Stage 01
Current-state assessment
We assess your processes, systems, data and bottlenecks. You receive a sound basis for decision-making, independent of any further engagement.
Stage 02
Target state and delivery stages
We define the architecture, dependencies and the most sensible first step. Every stage must deliver value on its own.
Stage 03
Implementation and operations
We build, integrate and validate within your ongoing operations. You then decide whether and how the system should evolve.
From the field · Re-commerce
Buyback, Amazon and ERP conceived as one system.
An established bookseller with more than 17 million product records, online buyback, Amazon sales and an ERP that has to keep pace with live operations.
See how we solved itMeasured project results
Before and after in live operations
Product search36 secunder 1 sec
Repricingmanual10,000 / day
Price requests-80,000 / day
Migrated records17m+reconciled
A possible starting pointStart the free System Check
When AI is the question, the answer still begins with the system.
The System Check shows where buying, pricing and inventory lose time and margin today, and which step actually pays off first.
17 questions, about six minutes, free
Your system maturity and where the lever sits
Three prioritized recommendations with a first step
This is ai7
Think further. Solve more simply.
ai7 combines foresight, analytical clarity and lateral thinking with practical experience in entrepreneurship, self-employment, interim management and software development. Our guiding principle is simple: there has to be an easier way. We reveal connections, challenge established processes and create solutions that do more than manage complexity - they reduce it tangibly.
Foresight
Analytical clarity
Fresh perspectives
Problem-solving drive
Johanna Röpti
Co-Founder
Sascha Wachlinger
Co-Founder
Frequently asked questions
What matters before our first conversation.
Do we have to replace our existing systems?+
No. We first assess what remains viable, what can be connected and where replacement would make better economic sense.
Is systems architecture only relevant to large enterprises?+
No. Growing companies in particular benefit from clarifying ownership, data flows and technical decisions before complexity increases.
Can we begin with a single department or process?+
Yes. A clearly defined starting point is often the most effective approach, such as one process or a department like finance. We still consider adjacent systems and data flows so the solution can grow without creating another silo.
Where do I start if I do not know where the problem is?+
With the System Check. 17 questions on buying or selling, pricing, inventory systems and channels, after which you can see how robust your system is and which step pays off first.
Free initial consultation
Bring us a process, a system or a specific problem.
In 30 minutes, we identify the real bottleneck and whether a structured current-state assessment is the right next step.