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Domain Rename: Contract Management, Invoicing and Document Management

06.09.2026
announcement
On September 6, 2026, commercial URL and folder naming were aligned to Contract Management, Invoicing, and Document Management, including dashboards at domain roots.

What Changed:
  • /commercial/* billing moved to /invoicing/*
  • Contract UI under /contract-management
  • Document URLs under /document-management
  • Legacy redirects kept for backward compatibility
Navigation, breadcrumbs, and user guides now match the sidebar domain names.

Controlling System Launch: Reports, KPIs and License Module

06.09.2026
project customer-project
On September 6, 2026, Controlling Phase 3 was wired with routes, license, __ctrl localization, binds, docs, and tests.

Main Features:
  • Controlling routes and license
  • KPI and report surfaces
  • Full localization catalogs
  • Documentation and automated tests
Management controlling is now a navigable licensed domain in the finance suite.

Financial Planning System Launch: Plans and Liquidity

06.09.2026
project customer-project
On September 6, 2026, Financial Planning Phase 5 launched with plans, liquidity views, and a license module.

Main Features:
  • Financial plans and scenarios
  • Liquidity outlook
  • License-gated module
  • Hybrid planning dashboard
Forward-looking finance now sits beside Accounting and Controlling.

Inventory System Launch: Warehouses, Stock and Inventur

06.09.2026
project customer-project
On September 6, 2026, Inventory Phase 2 launched with warehouses, stock levels, inventur, and a hybrid dashboard.

Main Features:
  • Multi-warehouse master data
  • Stock levels and movements
  • Inventur counts
  • Licensed module dashboard
Stock control joins the ERP domain set for recycling and logistics operations.

Accounting System Launch: Journals, Accruals and Closings

06.09.2026
project customer-project
On September 6, 2026, the Accounting domain launched with journals, accruals, period closings, balance-sheet KPIs, and hybrid dashboards.

Main Features:
  • Journal and accrual workflows
  • Period closings
  • Balance-sheet analysis KPIs
  • Localized guides and quality artifacts
Operational finance now has a dedicated accounting home beyond commercial billing.

Cash Desk System Launch: Barkasse with TSE and E-Invoices

06.09.2026
project customer-project
On September 6, 2026, the Cash Desk (Barkasse) system launched with sessions, Belegpflicht receipts, storno, TSE/EC hooks, ZUGFeRD/XRechnung packaging, Z-report archive, and G/L bridge.

Main Features:
  • Cashier sessions and mandatory receipts
  • Storno and pending hybrid lines
  • TSE/EC provider hooks
  • E-invoice packaging and Z-report archive
  • Accounting bridge
Point-of-sale cash handling is now a first-class licensed domain beside Commercial and Accounting.

Forgot and Reset Password Available

04.09.2026
announcement
On September 4, 2026, forgot/reset password pages with queued branded reset mail went live across panels.

Main Features:
  • Locale-aware forgot/reset pages
  • Queued branded reset emails
  • Hardened tokens and locale-free reset links
Users can recover access without support intervention while keeping panel and locale routing intact.

Banking FinTS Connect and Invoice Payment Clearance

03.09.2026
announcement customer-project
On September 3, 2026, bank connections and invoice payment clearance shipped, replacing XS2A TPP connect with interactive FinTS (no stored PIN).

Main Features:
  • Bank connections and balances
  • Invoice payment clearance
  • Interactive FinTS without stored PIN
  • DB-backed public letterhead snapshot
Commercial payment ops can now clear invoices against live bank balances more safely.

Project File Launch: Projektakte with Project Times

01.09.2026
announcement customer-project
On September 1, 2026, the Project File (Projektakte) was added to Customer Management, retiring the standalone project-times page.

Main Features:
  • Unified project file hub
  • Embedded project times
  • Consistent Akten UX with Customer File
Project work and time recording now live in one customer-management file surface.

Cookie Consent Catalog and Further-Settings Banner

29.08.2026
announcement
On August 29, 2026, a DB-backed cookie consent catalog with admin CMS and further-settings banner was added.

Main Features:
  • Admin-managed consent categories
  • Further-settings panel in the public banner
  • Localized consent copy
This replaces static cookie text with a maintainable CMS-driven catalog.

Multi-Channel Notification Bus Available

28.08.2026
announcement
On August 28, 2026, the OutputDispatcher multi-channel output bus shipped with env-driven in-app notification transport.

Main Features:
  • Central dispatcher for notification channels
  • Configurable in-app transport
  • Foundation for mail and toast fan-out
Notifications across order mail and UI toasts now share one dispatch path.

Order Document Suite: EN, BGS and UES Available

25.08.2026
announcement customer-project
On August 25, 2026, Order Management received a multi-document order suite with EN/BGS/UES tables and commercial/legal PDFs.

Main Features:
  • EN, BGS and UES document tables
  • Commercial and legal PDF generation
  • Archive-ready document outputs
This extends order acceptance into a full document package for logistics and commercial handoff.

Chat RAG Platform Upgrade: Agentic Orchestrator and Hybrid Retrieval

15.08.2026
announcement personal-project
On August 15, 2026, the Knowledgebase RAG System was upgraded with an agentic chat orchestrator, hybrid retrieval, and an expanded vector store with MCP tools.

Main Features:
  • Agentic orchestrator for multi-step retrieval
  • Hybrid keyword and vector retrieval
  • Persistent vector store and MCP tool access
The chatbot knowledgebase now operates as a fuller RAG platform beyond the original FAQ and document search path.

E-Invoice Validation Workspace and Validate API Available

14.08.2026
announcement customer-project
On August 14, 2026, the Commercial System received a dedicated e-invoice validation workspace and Sanctum validate API for XRechnung and ZUGFeRD documents.

Main Features:
  • Pre-commit validation for e-invoices
  • After-the-fact validation workspace
  • Sanctum-protected validate API
  • In-app API interface catalog entries
Validation closes the compliance loop around EN 16931 e-invoicing.

My Tasks and Customer Responsibilities Available

13.08.2026
announcement customer-project
On August 13, 2026, personal dashboard tasks and customer responsibilities were added to the Customer Management System, with related area KPI hubs.

Main Features:
  • Personal tasks and reusable task templates
  • Customer responsibility events and mail recipients
  • Area KPI dashboards and Maindata hub
  • Evaluation mail and distribution upgrades
These features connect CRM work, notifications, and day-to-day task execution for commercial and HR-adjacent teams.

Customer File Hub Launch: Kundenakte with Portal Access and KPIs

12.08.2026
announcement customer-project
On August 12, 2026, the Customer File (Kundenakte) hub was added to the Customer Management System.

Main Features:
  • Unified customer file with portal access
  • KPI overview for the customer context
  • Links to projects, commercial docs, and related records
  • Batch billing and invoice registry foundations
The Customer File is the operational home for customer context beyond basic CRM master data.

Document Archive: Soft Delete, Ghost Restore and Legal Hold

11.08.2026
announcement customer-project
On August 11, 2026, the Document Archive System was extended with soft delete, ghost restore, and strengthened legal hold across generic tables.

Main Features:
  • Soft delete with ghost restore UI
  • Legal hold to block erase
  • Continued WORM archiving for commercial PDFs
These compliance controls extend the revision-safe archive for day-to-day and commercial documents.

Commercial Billing and E-Invoicing: Faktura, Dunning and EN 16931

08.08.2026
announcement customer-project
On August 8, 2026, the Commercial System gained full Faktura billing, dunning operations, and in-house e-invoicing.

Main Features:
  • Issue and lock invoices, payments, and credit notes
  • Dunning fees, Mahnlauf, and dunning PDFs
  • XRechnung CII XML and ZUGFeRD PDF embedding (EN 16931)
  • KPI dashboards and configurable document number series
Billing and compliant e-invoices now complete the commercial stack started with offers and contracts.

Commercial System Launch: Offers and Contracts Available

07.08.2026
announcement customer-project
On August 7, 2026, the Commercial System was launched with database-backed offers and contracts, positions, legal documents, and WORM-style PDF archiving on print.

Main Features:
  • Offers and contracts with positions
  • Legal documents and Pflichtenheft workflows
  • Commercial PDF archive on print and lock
  • Invoice PDF generation from contract bookings
This release starts the end-to-end commercial product story from offer to archive.

Social Media Planning Refocus: Lean TikTok Planning and Auto-Publish

06.08.2026
announcement personal-project
On August 6, 2026, the TikTok Automation Tool was refocused on social media planning, media upload, and scheduled auto-publish. Heavy video-generation stacks were removed in favour of a leaner publishing workflow.

Main Features:
  • Content and media planning calendars
  • Media library uploads
  • Scheduled auto-publish to linked TikTok accounts
  • Continued OAuth channel linking
The portfolio project page now reflects planning and publishing rather than experimental video generation.

Master's Thesis Successfully Defended

15.07.2026
project academic
On July 15, 2026, the master's thesis "KI-gestützte Optimierung von ERP-Systemen im Recyclingsektor: Identifikation relevanter Use Cases und prototypische Entwicklung" was successfully defended with a grade of 1.3. The master's degree was completed with an overall grade of 1.73.

Android Terminal App Launch: RFID Time Clocking on the Shop Floor

17.05.2026
announcement customer-project
On May 17, 2026, the native Android Terminal App (`psz_terminal`) was released as part of the Time Management System. The legacy web terminal kiosk was replaced by a mobile solution backed by Mobile API v1.

Main Features:
  • RFID and NFC clocking with HID wedge support
  • RFID tag assignment and check screens
  • GPS location on clock events (GeoJSON)
  • IT Apps page for APK download
  • Internal news feed on the clock
  • Remember-login, open Clock after login, and HR-aware navigation
The terminal is an extension of time management for shop-floor use while remaining closely integrated with employee data from the Human Resources System.

HR Project Teams and Internal News Available

01.03.2026
announcement customer-project
On March 1, 2026, the Human Resources System was extended with Project Teams and Internal News.

Main Features:
  • Project Teams with workspaces and understaffing KPIs
  • Internal news and announcements with topbar notifications
  • Targeting for all users or selected employees
These extensions deepen workforce coordination inside the existing HR portfolio project.

Customer Management System Launch: CRM for Projects and Sites Available

01.03.2026
announcement customer-project
On March 1, 2026, the Customer Management System was successfully launched. The module covers customers, buildingsites, and projects with project-based time recording.

Main Features:
  • Customer and buildingsite master data
  • Customer projects linked to operational work
  • Project-based time recording and Project Times views
  • Integration with time management and commercial modules
The system was developed as a customer project and forms the CRM foundation for later Customer File, responsibilities, and commercial flows.

Evaluation System Launch: Data Analytics and Reporting Platform Available

25.01.2026
announcement customer-project
On January 25, 2026, the Evaluation System was successfully implemented. The system provides a comprehensive solution for data evaluations, dashboards, permission management, and scheduled reports.

Key Features:
  • Visual query builder for complex data queries
  • Various visualization types (tables, charts)
  • Customizable dashboards with widgets
  • Scheduled reports with automatic email delivery
  • Flexible permission management (users, roles)
  • Export to PDF, Excel, and CSV
Dashboard Features:
  • Drag & drop widget arrangement
  • Auto-refresh functionality
  • Public and private dashboards
  • Widget configuration and preview
The system was developed as a customer project and enables users to analyze data from various sources and present it clearly.

Document Archive System Launch: Revision-Safe Archive Available

24.01.2026
announcement customer-project
On January 24, 2026, the Document Archive System was successfully implemented. The system provides a secure, revision-safe archive solution similar to DocuWare or Kendox.

Key Features:
  • Revision-safe document storage with WORM principle
  • SHA-256 hash values for integrity verification
  • AES-256-CBC encryption for stored files
  • Immutable versioning - every change creates a new version
  • Comprehensive audit logging of all actions
  • Legal hold to prevent deletions
  • Retention policies with configurable periods
  • Role-based access control at document level
Technical Highlights:
  • UUID-based file storage to prevent manipulation
  • Configurable storage (local or S3/MinIO)
  • Document preview for PDFs and images
  • Dynamic index fields for structured metadata
The system was developed as a customer project and ensures compliance with legal retention requirements while maintaining maximum data security.

License Models Launch: License Pricing Models Available

24.01.2026
announcement
On January 24, 2026, the License Pricing Models were released.

Features:
  • Pro User
  • Pauschal
  • Pro Installation
  • Pro Deployment-Modell
The License Pricing Models are available at app.projektbetreuung-zimmermann.com and offer a flexible way to adapt the license prices to the needs of customers.

Support Subdomain: Ticket System with Dashboard

22.01.2026
announcement
On January 22, 2026, the Support subdomain (support.projektbetreuung-zimmermann.com) was released with a revised dashboard.

Features:
  • Ticket system for support requests
  • Dashboard with cards: New Ticket, My Open Tickets, My Closed Tickets
  • Overview and filters for open and closed tickets
  • For agents: metrics on open, unassigned and average response times
  • Login and central overview of all cases
The support site is available at support.projektbetreuung-zimmermann.com and provides customers and agents with a unified interface for all support processes.

Wiki Subdomain: Documentation Wiki with Dashboard and Login

22.01.2026
announcement
On January 22, 2026, the Wiki subdomain (wiki.projektbetreuung-zimmermann.com) was released with extended features.

Features:
  • Internal wiki with all module documentation (HR, Time Management, Terminal, Document Management)
  • Login required for access
  • Dashboard for authenticated users
  • Create, edit pages and view versions
  • Search, categories and module filters
  • Card-based dashboard with quick access to Create, Search and modules
The wiki is available at wiki.projektbetreuung-zimmermann.com and serves as the central knowledge base for all application modules.

User Manuals and Documentation: Central Guides Available

22.01.2026
announcement documentation
On January 22, 2026, the user manuals were published.

Available Manuals:
  • CMS User Guide
  • Human Resources User Guide
  • Time Management User Guide
  • Terminal User Guide
  • Document Management User Guide
The documentation describes how the modules, workflows and settings work. It is the central resource for users and administrators.

Glossary Page Available

20.01.2026
announcement
As of 20 January 2026, there is a glossary page on the PSZ website. It lists terms and definitions. The page is available at /glossary.

Content Management System Available

13.01.2026
announcement
As of 13 January 2026, a Content Management System (CMS) is available for the PSZ website. It is used to manage central content such as news, FAQ, glossary, and project pages.

Knowledgebase RAG System Launch: Intelligent Chatbot Integration Available

11.01.2026
announcement personal-project
On January 11, 2026, the Knowledgebase RAG System for the PSZ website was successfully released. The system provides intelligent question-answering functionality for the chatbot through integration of documents, FAQs, glossary, and news articles.

Main Features:
  • RAG-based answer generation with OpenAI GPT-4o-mini
  • Vector search in documents for context-based answers
  • FAQ, glossary, and news integration for extended search
  • TOON format for efficient context formatting
  • Automatic storage of unanswered questions
  • Document Management System integration
  • Multi-language support
The system uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology to generate intelligent answers based on existing documents. The chatbot prioritizes the knowledgebase (for authenticated users), then FAQ matches, followed by the glossary, and falls back to news articles and projects as additional information sources.

Time Management System Launch: Complete Time Tracking Solution Available

10.01.2026
announcement customer-project
On January 10, 2026, the Time Management System was successfully implemented for a potential customer. The system provides a comprehensive solution for time tracking, absence management, overtime management, reports, and export functionality.

Main Features:
  • Clock in/out with break management
  • Absence requests with approval workflow
  • Sick leave and vacation management
  • Calendar view with overview
  • Monthly reports and evaluations
  • Overtime calculation and compensation
  • Export functions for various formats
  • Notifications and settings
The system was developed as a customer project and is closely integrated with the Human Resources System. It provides an intuitive user interface for employees and managers to manage all time-related processes.

Human Resources System Launch: Comprehensive HR Management Solution Available

10.01.2026
announcement customer-project
On January 10, 2026, the Human Resources System was successfully implemented for a potential customer. The system provides a complete solution for personnel management, onboarding, training, workforce planning, analytics, and reporting.

Main Features:
  • Employee management with full CRUD operations
  • Onboarding processes with task management
  • Training and qualification management
  • Workforce planning and shift scheduling
  • Analytics and KPI dashboards
  • Recruitment management and job postings
  • Performance reviews and career planning
  • Compensation systems and working time models
The system was developed as a customer project and provides a modern, user-friendly interface for all HR processes. With over 30 Livewire components and extensive services, it covers all areas of personnel management.

Book Writing System Launch: AI-Powered System for Literary Works Available

07.01.2026
announcement personal-project
On January 7, 2026, the Book Writing System for the PSZ website was successfully released. The system provides a comprehensive solution for managing literary works, world building, and character development.

Main Features:
  • Manage literary works (novels, novellas, short stories)
  • World building with multiple worlds and timepoints
  • AI-powered episode extraction from text
  • Character development with skills, knowledge, and development arcs
  • World events with public and true versions
  • AI-generated book covers and page illustrations
The system enables authors to manage multiple literary works in shared worlds, create consistent timelines, and track character development over time. With AI integration, book covers and illustrations can be automatically generated.

TikTok App Launch: Complete Social Media Management Solution Available

06.01.2026
announcement personal-project
On January 6, 2026, the TikTok App for the PSZ website was successfully released. The app provides a comprehensive solution for managing TikTok channels and content creation.

Main Features:
  • Create and manage channels
  • Secure linking with TikTok accounts via OAuth 2.0
  • Content creation and planning
  • Automated video generation with AI
  • Upload plans for scheduled publications
  • Channel concepts and video ideas with RTCROS
The app is directly integrated into the PSZ website and enables users to centrally manage their TikTok presence. With the complete integration of all previous features, the app offers a seamless experience for creating, planning, and publishing TikTok content.

Sora 2 Automatic Video Generation: AI-Powered Video Creation with Various Inputs

06.01.2026
announcement personal-project
On January 6, 2026, automatic video generation with Sora 2 was successfully implemented. The system enables automatic video generation with Sora 2 and direct posting to TikTok.

Supported Input Types:
  • Text prompts
  • Images
  • Other videos as templates
  • URLs to existing videos
The system utilizes Sora 2's advanced AI capabilities to create high-quality videos that are then automatically published on TikTok. This enables fully automated content creation and publishing.

TikTok Video Upload and Upload Plans: Automated Video Publishing

05.01.2026
announcement personal-project
On January 5, 2026, the functionality for uploading videos to TikTok and creating upload plans was successfully implemented.

Main Features:
  • Direct upload of videos to TikTok
  • Creation of upload plans for time-scheduled publishing
  • Full integration with the TikTok API
  • User-friendly interface for management
This enables efficient planning and automation of video publishing on TikTok.

Channel Concepts and Video Ideas with RTCROS: Advanced Content Planning Implemented

04.01.2026
announcement personal-project
On January 4, 2026, the functionality for creating channel concepts and video ideas with RTCROS was successfully implemented.

RTCROS System:
The RTCROS (Real-Time Content Recommendation and Optimization System) optimizes video ideas based on structured channel concepts.

Features:
  • Creation of structured channel concepts
  • Automatic generation of optimized video ideas
  • Intuitive user interface for management
  • Efficient preparation of TikTok videos

TikTok OAuth Integration: Secure Account Linking Implemented

04.01.2026
announcement personal-project
On January 4, 2026, the TikTok OAuth integration was successfully integrated into the Social Media Management System.

Security Features:
  • OAuth 2.0 for secure account linking
  • Authorization Code Flow with CSRF State Token Protection
  • Automatic encryption and storage of credentials
The integration is directly embedded in the Channel Infos Management, allowing users to link their TikTok accounts with just a few clicks. This is the first step towards full automation of TikTok video creation and publishing.

Development and Continuous Integration: Automated Development and Integration

18.11.2025
announcement
On November 18, 2025, the development and continuous integration of PSZ was successfully implemented.

Implemented Features:
  • Automatic versioning
  • Testing and deployment with GitHub Actions
  • Automatic fixing of weaknesses via Dependabot workflow

Report Issue Form Integration: Form for Reporting Issues

17.11.2025
announcement
On November 17, 2025, the report issue form of PSZ was successfully integrated. The form allows visitors to report issues or suggestions for the website.

Features:
  • Fully implemented with modern technologies
  • Optimal user experience
  • Automatic synchronization with a GitHub project

Accessibility Features: Improved Accessibility for PSZ

16.11.2025
announcement
On November 16, 2025, accessibility features for PSZ were successfully implemented. These features allow visitors to use the website accessibly.

Available Features:
  • Grayscale mode
  • Highlight links
  • Highlight headings
  • Change line spacing
  • Change character spacing
  • Bold font
  • Larger cursor
  • Text size control
The features are fully implemented with modern technologies and offer an optimal user experience.

Frequently Asked Questions: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

16.11.2025
announcement
On November 16, 2025, I successfully implemented a series of frequently asked questions (FAQ) for my private projects. These features allow visitors to find out about the most common questions regarding my projects and get answers to them.

The FAQ covers topics related to the services, projects, and expertise that I personally present in my projects. The implementation is based on modern technologies to ensure a user-friendly and smooth experience.

RSS Feed Implementation: RSS Feed for PSZ

16.11.2025
announcement
On November 16, 2025, the RSS feed for PSZ was successfully implemented. The RSS feed allows visitors to read the latest news and updates from PSZ.

Chatbot Integration: Chatbot for PSZ

16.11.2025
announcement
On November 16, 2025, the chatbot for PSZ was successfully implemented. The chatbot allows visitors to communicate with PSZ.

Current Status:
The chatbot is currently not connected to an AI agent and answers only the most frequently asked questions.

Contact Form Integration: Form for Contact with PSZ

16.11.2025
announcement
On November 16, 2025, the contact form of PSZ was successfully integrated. The form allows visitors to contact PSZ and provide feedback.

The form is fully implemented with modern technologies and offers an optimal user experience.

Website Launch: Digital Presence for PSZ

15.11.2025
announcement
On November 15, 2025, I successfully launched the basic website for my private projects. The site serves to showcase my personal projects, services, and expertise.

Key Features:
  • Comprehensive overview of various initiatives
  • Modern, user-friendly design
  • Full multilingual support (German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, and Russian)
  • Accessibility and data protection
  • Optimal user experience
The website is aimed at an international audience and is the central platform for making my projects accessible to a wide audience.

AI-Powered ERP System for the Waste Management Industry

15.11.2025
project academic
I am currently working on an innovative ERP system as part of my master's thesis that integrates artificial intelligence into corporate planning. This private project aims to create solutions specifically designed for the circular economy.

Technology and Goals:
  • Modern AI technologies for process optimization
  • Predictions and automated decisions
  • Increased efficiency for companies in the waste management industry
  • Cost reduction and more sustainable business models
This project combines my in-depth knowledge of the industry with innovative technology and represents an important step in the implementation of my master's thesis.

TikTok Automation Tool: AI-Powered Video Generation

15.11.2025
project personal-project
Another exciting project from PSZ is the development of an automated tool for creating TikTok videos using artificial intelligence.

Technology Stack:
  • OpenAI's GPT models for content generation
  • Sora for video generation
  • Python for automation workflows
Features:
  • Automatic creation of engaging videos
  • Automatic publishing on TikTok
  • Engagement management through AI-generated comments
This personal project demonstrates the diverse applications of AI in content creation and social media management.

Company Foundation: PSZ Takes Off

01.11.2025
announcement
PSZ was officially founded on November 1, 2025. I mainly present my private projects here. I specialize in project management and software development for the waste disposal and recycling industry.

Bachelor Thesis: Prototypical Development of Company Software with Integrated Customer Portal

31.08.2022
project academic
This bachelor thesis project combined theoretical research with practical implementation, focusing on modern DevOps practices and digital transformation.

Research Focus:
  • DevOps principles
  • Software development methodologies
  • Web application architecture
Measurable Improvements:
  • 40% reduction in error rates
  • 60% reduction in customer inquiries
  • 50% improvement in document processing time
The thesis provides valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of DevOps implementation and digital transformation initiatives.

DevOps Pipeline and Digital Customer Portal for Recycling Industry

15.06.2022
project academic
This academic practical project focused on building a modern DevOps pipeline and implementing a comprehensive digital customer portal for a medium-sized recycling company.

Solution Components:
  • Complete CI/CD pipeline using GitLab and TeamCity
  • Containerization with Docker
  • Modular customer portal built with Laravel
Portal Modules:
  • Weighing
  • Disposition
  • Contracts
  • Accounting
  • Controlling
  • Master data self-service
Results showed significant improvements in deployment efficiency, customer satisfaction, and operational processes.

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