Label printing implementation
How have the SAP-run enterprises addressed this issue in the past?
There are about as many ways to structure a label printing system under SAP as there are implementations of it in the field. Accordingly, there are dozens of 3rd-party solutions that tackle the issue, focusing primarily on the capability of SAP to print labels.
SAP consultants and implementers are faced with the challenge of ensuring a flexible and potent solution which allows their customers to quickly respond to the needs of their production, warehousing, and logistic needs.
They implement solutions under strict deadline and budget limitations, yet are still expected to provide a solution that does not compromise performance, customization, or reliability.
In the ERP implementation world, customer satisfaction is a key driver of future sales, and the needs of the customer never end when the system is up and running. Consistent performance and user experience of the system is as important as anything in keeping the customer happy, and there are few enterprises that are happy with how their labeling affects their business today.
If you could make your own labeling system, how would it look?
Primarily, the limitations of labeling implementations are a consequence of the fact that label printing is a highly dynamic operation. Changes to shipping or bar coding standards, printing hardware changes, product configurations, target markets, packaging, branding, not to mention new product releases, all demand changes to labels with little tolerance for delays or poorly optimized processes.
The optimal labeling system features:
- Complete printer model independence, simple integration of any pre-existing software or hardware with SAP
- Easy to install and maintain, allowing the user to micro-manage the system on a daily basis
- Transparent system with graphical designer, allowing the user to edit settings, create and edit label designs, configure the settings without the need for external assistance
- Significantly reduced system/admin stress of labeling operations or errors
NiceWatch Enterprise Business Connector addresses these exact issues by acting as a device controller, natively linking your SAP data to any one of the 1800+ supported printers in a way that the average user can understand.
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