Implementation of PDFreactor for Procurement Management

This document is a technical report detailing the implementation of RealObjects PDFreactor within the cosinex GmbH procurement management system. It outlines the objectives of enhancing electronic procurement processes for public sector clients, focusing on the generation of PDF documents that comply with PDF/A and PDF/UA standards. The report describes the previous reliance on XSL Transformations for PDF generation and the challenges associated with it, including complexity and redundancy. It explains the selection process for PDFreactor, highlighting its suitability based on licensing requirements and integration capabilities. The deployment of PDFreactor in 2021 is documented, noting that it replaced the previous workflow and streamlined the generation of PDFs using CSS classes in HTML. The report concludes with a statement from the Head of Product Management and Development, emphasizing the positive impact of PDFreactor on operational efficiency and the value of having a responsive technology partner.