Nilay Sarı, Product Owner of Process Automation Services at Ford Otosan, spoke about Mechsoft in the “Inspiring Stories in Digital Transformation” event. Sarı said the following:
“Ms. Nilay from Ford Otosan is with us. Welcome, Ms. Nilay.”
“Hello. Thank you.”
“First of all, we would like to thank you very much for participating in our event. We know you, but could you briefly tell us about yourself, your company, and your position?”
“I have been working at Ford Otosan for approximately 23 years. I am the product owner for business processes and automation. We have also been working with MechSoft for a long time. I think it’s been over 10 years.”
“We have a long partnership together.”
“Yes, yes, yes.”
“So how did our paths cross?” “Well, it’s been quite a long time, of course, but you’ve actually had the chance to experience it from beginning to end.”
“For us, it was actually a big transformation. We started with M-Files.” With M-Files, we migrated all our files and documents from all over Ford Otosan to M-Files. It was a huge project. We had subsequent processes. And recently, we also got acquainted with CloudOffix. We will have new projects with them soon, God willing.
So, what problems were you experiencing before? What kind of difficulties did you face before sharing your document management processes with M-Files that led you to seek such a solution?
Actually, we wanted to manage documents from a single interface. We are a large company. We have a lot of white-collar employees. We have a very large number of users. Therefore, our goal was to provide a user-friendly interface by classifying documents in a single interface. So, all the files in the common areas were collected. Metadata was created. We did these processes throughout the entire factory. We classified the documents. Let’s say we chose to use the M-Files solution because of these needs.
And you’ve been using it for 10 years already.
Yes, yes.
So, when you consider the most important aspect, is there one thing that reassures you the most, one feature in M-Files that you could say has saved your life?
Reliability is a crucial issue for us with M-Files. Especially in file sharing and file storage, we are a company subject to a lot of oversight. So, reliability is the first thing that comes to mind. We’ve formed a great team with MechSoft’s consultants. We’ve been a team for 10 years now. I feel very close to them. Yes, we have problems, but they find solutions to our problems. I can say that’s what I like most about the company.
They have a solution-oriented approach.
Very much so. Yes, yes. We have many consultants who approach things in a solution-oriented way. So it’s a great collaboration.
Thank you. And then you mentioned CloudOffix. Now we’re at a new stage with you. What caught your attention about it?
We’re just starting to experience CloudOffix. Currently, we’ll be using CloudOffix for document sharing scenarios with suppliers. First of all, we found the user interface very easy to use. We think it will also be pleasing to the customer. Because we have a large number of external companies. We were looking for a simple, lean, and fast solution. I think CloudOffix will be a good product in these areas. Currently, their AI support is also very good. We will be experiencing that as well.
Speaking of which, today’s topic is AI. How do you plan to integrate it into your processes? What aspects struck you as particularly impactful?
Since we are also an automation team, we focus more on the automation side with AI and the results derived from it. So we will be looking at those aspects. Yes, we are working on chatbots. I will also be trying out CloudOffix’s. Then, based on the results, we will look at what we can do in the background in terms of automation. That’s our focus.
Well, we are very happy that you participated in our event. You didn’t leave us alone. If you were to evaluate us based on this partnership process, would you like to say something about our event?
Yes. I have been attending these events for a long time. The team prepares very well for their events and they are already knowledgeable about the subject. So it’s a pleasant event for us. We did a really great theatrical performance in this event. There were some positive impressions. I think it was very good. So you put a lot of effort into these events. Congratulations.
Thank you very much. We wanted to show, through this theatrical event, how artificial intelligence is actually used in real life. We wanted to give our participants an experience they hadn’t had before. We’re very happy that you liked it. What topic interested you the most?
The AI part interested me the most. Actually, we’re a team technically involved in this. So we’ll be talking about what we can do with AI. We even talked about it in between. New scenarios came to mind. We discussed with the team how we’ll bring them to life. So my focus was on the AI side.
Thank you very much for sharing your opinions with us and for your participation. It’s great that you came.
Thank you. Best regards.
Thank you very much. You’re welcome.
Ms. Nilay and Her Successful Career at Ford Otosan
Ms. Nilay has been working at Ford Otosan for approximately 23 years, serving as the owner of business processes and automation products. During this time, she has played a significant role in the company’s digital transformation processes and led numerous projects. Her long-standing collaboration with MechSoft, in particular, holds a significant place in her career. In this article, we will discuss Ms. Nilay’s career journey, her projects, and her successes in digital transformation processes.
First Steps in Digital Transformation
Ms. Nilay began the digital transformation process at Ford Otosan with the M-Files project. This project ensured that all files and documents at Ford Otosan were managed digitally. A major project, M-Files created a significant transformation in the company’s document management processes. Ms. Nilay emphasizes the importance of digital transformation by sharing the challenges encountered and the successes achieved during this process.
The Successes of the M-Files Project
The M-Files project has been a major success story for Ford Otosan. Managing documents from a single interface has made users’ business processes more efficient. Ms. Nilay states that one of the most important features of this project is reliability. The reliability provided, especially in file sharing and file management, has greatly facilitated the company’s audit processes.
New Projects with CloudOffix
Ms. Nilay is embarking on new projects with CloudOffix in the digital transformation process. Planning to manage document sharing scenarios with suppliers through CloudOffix, Ms. Nilay notes that this platform stands out with its ease of use and AI support. CloudOffix’s simple, streamlined, and fast solutions also play a significant role in Ford Otosan’s external company relations.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Automation
Ms. Nilay emphasizes the importance of artificial intelligence and automation in business processes. As an automation team, they focus on AI and the results derived from AI in automation processes. The team, which conducts research on chatbots, is also experiencing the AI-supported solutions offered by CloudOffix. These innovations are making Ford Otosan’s business processes more efficient and offering new opportunities.
Event Participations and Experiences
Ms. Nilay shares her experiences gained from attending events for many years. The well-prepared nature of these events and the participation of expert teams make them enjoyable for her. Theatrical events, in particular, offer participants the opportunity to experience how artificial intelligence is used in real life.
Future Plans
Ms. Nilay plans to undertake more projects in the fields of artificial intelligence and automation in the future. She aims to contribute to Ford Otosan’s digital transformation process by working on new scenarios that can be achieved with AI. In this process, as a team, they aim to develop new ideas and further advance business processes.
Ms. Nilay’s career is notable for her successes and innovative projects in digital transformation processes. Her role at Ford Otosan is significant in the company’s digitalization journey. Her future projects and work in artificial intelligence and automation will add new achievements to Ms. Nilay’s career.











