The Next Generation of Barcode Labeling for SAP Applications Michael Ward Loftware, Vice President of Technical Services 2013 Loftware, Inc. v.1.30
Introduction to Loftware Global leader in Enterprise Labeling Solutions Over 5,000 global customers spanning 100 countries Deep experience across vertical industries 25 years of enterprise labeling solution expertise GS1 US Certified Solution SAP Solution Partner with Certified Integration
Over 5,000 Customers Across 25+ Industries AEROSPACE & DEFENSE AUTOMOTIVE BIOTECHNOLOGY CHEMICALS COMPUTER SW/HW CONSUMER PRODUCTS ELECTRONICS FOOD & BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL DEVICES PHARMACEUTICALS RETAIL/MAIL ORDER/ECOMMERCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSPORTATION/LOGISTICS UTILITIES ENERGY
Recognized Global Leader Loftware is the clear market leader, particularly when it comes to enterprise labeling. There s no question about it. From the research we ve done whether that be end-users in this space or their peers, they re the recognized leader. They deliver rock-solid products, robust customer service & support and they really back-up their product. -Mike Liard, Vice President, AutoID & Data Capture
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Introducing
The next generation of Loftware s Enterprise Labeling Solution Leverages over 25 years of innovation and industry leadership with more than 5,000 global customers Industry s first 100% browser-based, all-in-one enterprise labeling solution
Designed to address complex labeling requirements of large enterprises, including: Incomparable label design True enterprise integration Powerful business rules engine Sophisticated device management Intelligent on-demand printing High performance native printing
Industry s First Browser-Based Label Designer Browser-based WYSIWYG design capabilities Enable business users to design and update labels outside of SAP Provide immediate access to an unlimited number of labels designers Complete control over which labels users can access and edit Universal templates enable a single label to work for all printer makes Full language and color support
Empowering Access to Enterprise Labeling Complete control over access to functionality and data LDAP Integration and user, group and role configuration Enables access by division/region and local administration Control access to labels/printers Administer access by business partners
Pre-built, Certified Integration with SAP Applications Certified for use with SAP Applications Integration to SAP via BC-XOM and RFC Ability to integrate with other sources for label data via Web Services Single user interface for administration and configuration
Limitless Flexibility of Business Rules Companies can quickly adapt to evolving enterprise labeling requirements driven by regulations, customers, and geographies via Spectrum s unparalleled business rules engine. Maintain business rules for labeling variations without coding in SAP Enable data-driven labeling for languages, warnings, brands, etc. Dynamically retrieve label content not in the original print request Support dynamic printer and label template selection Print multiple, different labels from a single request
Built for Global Deployment Designed for internationalization and localization support Users can set preference for default language Out-of-the-box support for English, French, German, and Spanish, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) Supports ability to add a new language without upgrading
Added Intelligence to On-Demand Printing Unlimited users, enables browser-based printing outside of SAP Designed for use by remote users, business partners & suppliers Streamline use and reduce errors with built-in business rules Customizable forms with support for all languages Ability to control access to labels, content, and printers
Print Without Boundaries The power of native drivers enable customers to print labels at the highest volumes to leading printers while maximizing print speed, optimizing network traffic and leveraging printer capabilities. Support for over 1,000+ printer makes and models Native printer drivers maximize performance and network traffic No need to install and maintain countless windows drivers Universal templates enable a single label to work for all printer makes
Unsurpassed Visibility to Label Printing Print status provided to users within via the SAP Spool Browser-based status can be extended to any user Full control over what printers and jobs users can view Complete audit off all print activity with sophisticated search
Architected for Your Enterprise Browser Based User Interface Application Server Support for Windows and Linux Operating Systems Oracle Database Backend Automated High Availability and Disaster Recovery options LDAP Support
Best Practices for Enterprise Labeling Labeling processes integrated with business processes Rapid label change: business partner, compliance, etc. Elimination of replicated and redundant master data End-user label printing visibility and notification Rules based engine for dynamic labeling Scalability to drive high volume, mission critical labeling Proven services and support for global deployments Certified integration for SAP Applications
Questions? Join us at the following events SAPinsider Logistics and SCM 2014 Nice, France May 14 16, 2014 Gartner Executive Supply Chain Conference Phoenix, May 20 22, 2014 SAPPHIRE NOW Orlando, June 3 5, 2014 GS1 Connect San Diego, June 9 12, 2014 SCM Logistics & Manufacturing World Asia Singapore, June 23 25, 2014 Loftware Spectrum further strengthens Loftware s leadership position in enterprise labeling. Several years of listening to customer s labeling and business process requirements has resulted in the development of Spectrum, an innovative and comprehensive offering accessible to users across the supply chain and a real competitive differentiator for Loftware. Michael Ward mward@loftware.com