Print labels and tags
Simple and pre-programmed with add-ons for SAP
Suppliers in the automotive industry must provide deliveries of goods with labels, the so-called goods tags, which are designed and labeled according to the customer's requirements. If these so-called goods tags or labels do not comply exactly with the specifications, there is a risk of penalties that can add up to considerable costs.
Due to individual supply procedures, each automotive manufacturer (OEM) sets different standards with regard to the size, layout, barcodes and text content of their goods tags. Even different plants of the same manufacturer may have very different requirements in terms of the information their labels and forms must contain.
As part of a JIS or delivery call-off, OEMs often transmit additional data that should also appear on the goods tags, for example in connection with the Release Authorization Number (RAN), routing instructions, customer reference data and other fields from the call-offs. In addition, transport labels that are attached to a package must often be provided with a License Plate Number including a 1D or 2D barcode that enables unique identification.
The problem of labels and tags in the SAP standard
The standard functions of SAP ERP, but also SAP S/4HANA, cannot or only insufficiently map demanding requirements for labeling and printing goods tags. The only alternative for suppliers is often to program their own solution or purchase software from a third-party provider. However, this is cumbersome and comes at the expense of efficiency, as the certification of labels and forms by the OEM is already associated with a great deal of effort.
Do you know these challenges?
The SAP standard lacks the appropriate functions for designing and printing labels and tags.
Specific OEM requirements
They supply car manufacturers with very specific data requirements such as RAN or License Plate Number.
High number of labels
The number of different labels is difficult for you to manage.
Own data collection programs
You must create a separate data collection program for each label and assign a separate output type.
Precise print preparation
To do this, you must create your own print preparation each time, which places the data on the label in the desired form.
High programming effort
The programming effort is far too high and consists of the same codes over and over again.
Hardly any recycling possible
It is difficult to reuse layouts of existing labels.
WSW add-ons: Print new labels faster with the WSW Label Engine
Problems with the SAP standard
- In the SAP standard, each label must be assigned to its own output type, needs its own data collection program and requires its own layout with print formatting so that the data can be printed in the desired form.
- You therefore have a lot of work to do coding labels in detail and maintaining data, even though much of it is redundant.
Functions of our solution
- A central engine for data collection, layout definition and addition/extension of additional data for all labels used.
- Ready-delivered and individually expandable stock of labels
- Simple maintenance table for assigning the condition type and customer to the respective label
- Print preview directly from the maintenance table (simply by entering any handling unit number)
Advantages with WSW add-ons
- Easier code maintenance thanks to central data collection program
- Minimal maintenance effort due to reduction of message types and central control
- Large selection of finished and process-compliant labels
- Easy incorporation of customer-specific requirements and faster creation of new labels.
How to benefit from our label engine and label library
Speed
You put significantly less work into creating individual labels and the associated code maintenance and data collection. Even the performance of your SAP system improves because you need less unnecessary code.
Simple operation
A large selection of ready-made labels in the label library makes it easier for you to find the right label. The integrated print preview provides additional security when selecting and checking the data.
Compliant with requirements
With the Label Engine, you can be sure that you are always working with customer-compliant labels for specific label design and composition requirements.
Fast implementation and return on investment
Our SAP-based add-ons are prepared and tried-and-tested standard solutions that you can quickly implement in your systems. With automation and transparency functions, you save so much time that the investment pays for itself within a very short time.
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