{"id":350834,"date":"2025-09-23T08:45:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T06:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sauldie.org\/de\/tooltests-kiroi-schritt-2-digitale-werkzeuge-auswaehlen\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T08:45:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T06:45:43","slug":"tooltests-kiroi-step-2-select-digital-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/risawave.org\/en\/tooltests-kiroi-schritt-2-digitale-werkzeuge-auswaehlen\/","title":{"rendered":"Tool Tests for Decision-Makers: Mastering KIROI Step 2 Successfully"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tool tests are an essential component for many decision-makers to confidently select and successfully implement suitable digital tools. Particularly in the context of KIROI Step 2, targeted tool testing supports the pragmatic and goal-oriented design of digital transformation. This allows decision-makers to test various tools under real-world conditions and filter out those that best support and effectively assist the organisation's own processes.<\/p>\n

Tool tests in the KIROI Step 2: Systematic and practice-orientated approach<\/h2>\n

In the second step of the KIROI model, tool testing is the main focus in order to thoroughly evaluate new technologies. This concerns not only the technical functionality but also user-friendliness and compatibility with existing systems. Successful tool tests are characterised by a clear structure: requirements are analysed in detail, concrete use cases are defined, and suitable tools are selected based on these. This is followed by practical tests in real-world environments to identify the actual benefits and potential challenges.<\/p>\n

This approach is applied across various industries: for example, a logistics company tests different tracking and fleet management tools to assess their integration into its existing IT ecosystem. In the marketing sector, agencies evaluate automation tools directly on ongoing campaigns, thereby receiving immediate feedback on their effectiveness. Healthcare facilities also use tool testing to assess software solutions for patient data management, taking data protection and user-friendliness into account.<\/p>\n

Practical examples from the industry<\/h3>\n

BEST PRACTICE with one customer (name hidden due to NDA contract)<\/b> A medium-sized manufacturing company conducted a tool test with new planning systems, paying particular attention to usability and integration with existing ERP systems. Through workshops with various specialist departments, they gathered valuable feedback, enabling them to identify a perfectly tailored solution that will sustainably support their production process.<\/i><\/p>\n

Financial service providers similarly used tool tests to test compliance-oriented document management systems under everyday conditions. This way, they ensured that the solutions met legal requirements while also making the work of employees easier. In the retail sector, checkout systems and merchandise management software, in turn, underwent intensive usability testing to ensure seamless integration into branch operations.<\/p>\n

Tips for a successful tool test<\/h2>\n

Anyone implementing tool tests in KIROI Step 2 should consider some key recommendations:<\/p>\n