Who are we?
We are Skanford, a family owned company specializing in creating dedicated software and providing consulting services in the areas of business process optimization and digital transformation for B2B and B2B2C companies. Since 2017, we have been helping companies achieve a higher level of efficiency through the use of our SkanTool system. Our team is a small, well-coordinated, and experienced group of specialists who understand the problems and challenges of our customers. With passion and dedication, we help our clients streamline business processes across all departments of their companies. We focus on long-term, valuable, and partnership-based relationships!
A bit more about SkanFord
Two people. Two stories. A shared passion for creating and delivering real value to others.
SkanFord is a family business born out of a passion for software development and delivering real value to other companies. Our company was founded in 2017 to meet the real needs of a manufacturing company selling its products in Poland and Europe. Initially, the company needed to streamline and automate one area of the sales process—B2B customer quoting.
From the very beginning, we had an innovative approach to building IT systems. We didn’t follow templates. We treated each project individually, as if we were tailoring a “custom-made suit.” For us, it was always about the final results and the real value that the SkanTool system brought to the client. That’s how we started. And then? Over the following years, we expanded our tools, creating dozens of solutions supporting processes in areas such as customer relationship management (SkanCRM), document flow and knowledge management (SkanFlow), project management systems (SkanPMS), production management systems (SkanMES), and many more.
Potential for a Win-Win Partnership
We quickly realized that the SkanTool system, built together with the client and for the client based on their real needs, enables implementing actual changes much faster, cheaper, and more effectively compared to ready-made, off-the-shelf IT solutions available on the market.
As a result, we decided to further develop SkanFord, noticing that many Polish manufacturing companies have a chaotic B2B sales process, and communication within these companies often could be much better. Despite offering excellent products or services, these companies are not growing as quickly as they could if they had implemented and optimized processes. Additionally, these companies often lack internal specialists (such as consultants) who could help organize these areas in a way that aligns with market expectations and the company’s real capabilities.
We decided to address these problems and challenges by creating SkanFord, a company that develops dedicated software delivered through a convenient monthly subscription, along with consulting services in the areas of process optimization and implementation. Our collaboration with clients is guided by our 7-step implementation process, which ensures effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Our Proprietary System Implementation Process
Each project begins with a free consultation that allows us to understand your needs and challenges, as well as estimate the budget. Next, we assign an experienced implementation consultant who will support you at every stage. We conduct a thorough diagnosis of your company’s current processes to design optimal solutions.
We model business processes, taking into account specific requirements, and create a detailed implementation plan. We integrate SkanTool with existing systems and ensure a smooth transition through iterative implementation. We provide comprehensive training for your team, so that every user can effectively use the new system.
We Focus on Long-Term Collaboration
Our collaboration doesn’t end with the implementation – we continuously monitor the system and adapt it to the changing needs of your company. This way, we ensure ongoing improvement and adaptation of our software to the dynamic business environment. With SkanFord, the work of leaders and their teams becomes easier, allowing businesses to focus on their growth and achieving further successes.
Our Vision
We want our software to streamline business processes in manufacturing companies. We believe that this will help them better utilize their potential and achieve improved results. We strive to contribute to a positive change in our clients’ work environments, resulting in less stress and greater satisfaction in their responsibilities.
We want managers and business owners to derive more joy from managing their enterprises, while creating better products and services for their customers. We aim to build a company where our employees and suppliers can grow and feel that they are doing valuable and meaningful work.
At the same time, we want to support the local community and care for our surroundings, believing that responsible business should not only focus on profits but also on the common good.
Our Values
At SkanFord, we believe that our values are the foundation of everything we do. Trust and respect are key to building long-term relationships with clients. Honesty and transparency are the basis of our communication, both internally and externally. We are open to new ideas and innovations, and we treat partnership as the main pillar of collaboration with our clients, employees, and suppliers. The support we offer goes hand-in-hand with our commitment to every project.
Our passion for technology and motivation for continuous improvement drive us to always aim for the highest standards. We take joy in what we do, which translates into the satisfaction of our clients and our own fulfillment.
Determination and self-discipline help us strive for excellence. We are constantly growing, gaining new experiences, and refining our skills. Perseverance is a trait that allows us to overcome challenges and continually evolve, adapting to the changing needs of our clients.
A Few Words About Me – Arkadiusz Suracki
With SkanFord since 2017. Co-owner and Member of the Management Board responsible for software design and development. A passionate and top-tier expert in the field of programming and databases. He has an excellent understanding of how to translate business processes into functional software. By education, a programmer. Before fully dedicating himself to programming, he spent several years building a network of pharmacies.
Privately, he is a father of three daughters and an enthusiast of mountain hiking and cycling.
A Few Words About Me – Tomasz Rawiak
Member of the management board at SkanFord, responsible for development strategy, sales, and implementations. A manager with over 20 years of experience in managing manufacturing companies operating in the construction and industrial sectors. He has successfully led projects such as establishing a company operating in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, and expanding and automating a factory. From the beginning of his career, he has been involved in B2B sales and marketing. He holds a degree from the Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Production Engineering, specializing in Enterprise Information Systems.
Privately, he is a happy husband and father, a traveler, and a personal development enthusiast.
