Optimize Retail Label and Poster Printing with SAP Software

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1 SAP Brief Extensions SAP Label and Poster Printing by GK Objectives Optimize Retail Label and Poster Printing with SAP Software

2 Take control of retail printing processes Take control of retail printing processes Standardized price labels and posters help retailers boost customer engagement and satisfaction. To improve process control, some retailers centralize printing operations at headquarters, but that often adds cost and slows the delivery of materials to stores. Retailers need a comprehensive technology solution that streamlines and automates label and poster printing. The SAP Label and Poster Printing application by GK is a powerful solution for retailers. Based on the latest technical standards for printing in chain store environments, the application supports automated, store-specific label and poster production. With this platform-independent software, print jobs are triggered whenever you make modifications to the master data in your merchandising system. Automated rulesbased processes make printing faster and more efficient. Instead of having store staff manually create labels or posters, you can use the software to print high-quality materials with consistent layouts and up-to-the-minute infor ma tion, all at the appropriate retail outlet. Except for the printer and printer adapter, all solution components can be located at your headquarters office, reducing the cost for per-store software licenses, data storage, and hardware. The SAP software gives you the tools to centralize control while distributing the printing of labels and posters. 2 / 7

3 Automate print jobs Automate print jobs Manage and monitor print jobs Make technology work for you SAP Label and Poster Printing by GK lets you automatically trigger print jobs whenever you make changes to key data within your merchandise management software. For example, if you change pricing data in one of your SAP for Retail solutions, the printing software can execute prioritized processes that print new materials at the appropriate stores. The SAP software configures each print job using parameters such as paper size and selection, fonts, graphical setup, and alignment of text and picture blocks. Sophisticated rules allow detailed mapping of data to specific design layouts and stores. In addition, the rules can identify the preferred print output, such as electronic shelf labels, posters, or digital signage, as well as paper type or stock. You can also use the application to schedule print jobs based on promotional or other calendars. Your store employees should be helping customers, not printing labels. SAP software can help. 3 / 7

4 Manage and monitor print jobs Automate print jobs Manage and monitor print jobs Make technology work for you Authorized users can manually initiate print jobs on an ad hoc basis, either from the back office or using connected devices on the store floor. The software manages these jobs using the same prioritization and logic as the centrally triggered jobs. Retailers can also initiate jobs centrally while allowing local users to select from preapproved printing parameters. For example, when printing a job initiated by the headquarters office, an authorized store employee can choose among preapproved paper stocks or templates. Intuitive monitoring options enable process supervision from both individual stores and headquarters. For example, back-office users can review print queue archives to identify failed jobs that must be reactivated. When mal functions or errors occur, the software reports any problems and immediately reroutes affected print jobs to minimize disruption. Built-in intelligence consolidates print requests. This feature delivers consistent print output and execution without duplication, even when multiple people or processes inadvertently trigger the same job. Central control with local execution SAP software helps you strike the right balance for retail printing jobs. 4 / 7

5 Make technology work for you Automate print jobs Manage and monitor print jobs Make technology work for you SAP Label and Poster Printing by GK includes technology features that simplify printing management. Based on an open interface concept, the software can adopt the print templates generated by other label printing solutions. This feature helps minimize migration costs and preserves the use of existing design layouts, helping you quickly integrate your templates into the software. The application is based on Java and uses internationally accepted open-software standards. Because it is compliant with service-oriented architectures, the software enables the use of components as Web services. You can also use the software to call existing Web services. Because the software addresses all critical printing processes, you can reduce hardware and software licensing costs. Each store requires only a network printer or a printer connected to a nondedicated back-office computer for local printing. Stores need no layout or database software, permanent data storage, or third-party software. Work with what you have. Retail printing software from SAP integrates with your existing technology. 5 / 7

6 Print faster and smarter Print faster and smarter SAP Label and Poster Printing helps retailers like you optimize the printing processes from start to finish. Automated, rules-based processes help increase efficiency. By reducing the manual printing-related activities of store personnel, the application helps retail workers focus on more value-added tasks. The offering also helps reduce technology investment costs because it requires no additional software licenses for layout design or print management in each store. You can eliminate data storage at local sites and locate all printing solution components at headquarters offices. What s more, the software helps you increase printing quality. With consistent source data and precise, centralized control of inputs and layouts, you can reduce errors and create precisely the materials you need to enhance customer engagement. Communicate clearly with customers. SAP software helps you deliver your message quickly and cost-effectively. 6 / 7

7 Objectives Summary To enhance customer engagement and satisfaction, retailers like you are considering new ways to improve the quality and consistency of the labels and posters in their stores. Companies can streamline and automate the production of these materials with the SAP Label and Poster Printing application by GK. Automated rules-based processes help you create high-quality printed output, with consistent design and current information, at the store where it is needed. Objectives Improve control of label and poster printing Increase printing efficiency, quality, and information consistency Reduce the costs of creating labels and signage Centralize printing software and storage devices Automated print scheduling features that trigger jobs whenever you modify key data Management and monitoring tools that support centralized control with flexible local printing options Open technology to help simplify the IT landscape for printing tasks Reduced costs thanks to centralized software and storage hardware Increased efficiency due to automated, rules-based processes Enhanced quality of printed materials with consistent source data and precise control of data inputs and layouts Learn more To find out more, call your SAP representative today or visit us at 7 / 7 CMP25284 (13/06)

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