e-shelf-labels - SAP ERP - E-ink Label Add-on

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Industry 4.0: Real-time data and paperless processes

For automatic and flexible production, data must be available electronically in real time and construction instructions must be precisely mapped within short cycle times. In the sense of a Smart Factory, the goal of a paperless industry applies, for which e-shelf labels create a basis with digital signage solutions. The connection to your SAP system is the basis for the automation and digitalization of your processes in production and warehouse logistics.

Through the process-related integration into the customer's business information system, internal goods flows in warehouse and logistics processes can be controlled more efficiently and with less use of resources with the help of the SAP ERP - E-ink Label Add-on. In this way, the data stored in the SAP system can be transferred to the Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) via the link with the SmaSS middleware and, for example, current stock levels in the company can be shown on the displays.

Process optimization by digitalizing your supply chain

Production support and visualization of process steps

Through the connection of SAP with the digital labels, you are always informed within your production process about the current processing status and the progress of your production. By scanning the labels, for example, the SAP ERP system is informed of the completion of a production step. The system then reports the new output information to the electronic label via radio transmission. The progress and the current status of the production process are thus visualized and comprehensible for all employees.

Optimize machine efficiency

Machine information such as maintenance status or machine occupancy becomes fully transparent to your employees. Warnings or changes in content are displayed on the electronic labels in real time. Defects or maintenance failures can thus be minimized and processes optimized.

Traceability and labeling in your supply chain

Thanks to the SAP ERP - E-ink Label Add-on, manufacturers can keep the labeling of their containers, chutes, or workpieces in the supply chain always up-to-date. Even without technical aids, you can display, for example, contents of specific containers, the shipping destination of products in logistics or work steps and handling information for your employees. In addition, you can also use e-ink labels to optimize warehouses and logistics through predictive maintenance and provide individual storage bins or even entire shelves in the warehouse with dynamic information. For example, you can show the available quantity of materials at the respective location or display detailed information and warnings for your employees. By scanning the corresponding barcodes, QR or data matrix codes, the assignment of label, storage location and article in the SAP ERP system is simple and fast.

Advantages for your company:

Paperless manufacturing and real-time data
Automation of process steps thanks to dynamic integration of digital labels
Quick integration into standard processes (out-of-the-box integration)
Flexible integration into complex individual processes
Securing of manufacturing and other processes by feedback of the label update into your ERP system
Future-proof also for SAP S/4HANA On-Premise and Cloud-based

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How does the SAP ERP - E-ink Label Add-on work?

With the SAP ERP - E-ink Label Add-on from e-shelf-labels and 4process, labels are managed within your existing SAP ERP system. The advantage: You do not need to acquire any additional software or other new technologies and can operate in the familiar user interfaces (SAP GUI or SAP FIORI). The implementation of the electronic labels is also simple, making the application uncomplicated and intuitive.

By entering the ID of the individual E-Ink labels or scanning the barcode on the housing, the label assignment is done within your SAP system, where you now have an overview of all labels and their status (e.g. battery indicator). Errors on the label are highlighted in color so that the corresponding electronic tag can be quickly identified and replaced. The seamless integration means that you can find all the necessary information in your ERP software.

Once the E-Ink labels are entered into the system, the digital labels can be integrated into the processes. The so-called Digital Label Broker establishes the link to the middleware SmaSS and passes on the information to be displayed from the SAP ERP system, such as process steps, material information or units of measure. The SmaSS middleware then takes care of the transfer to the assigned label and the update of the displays. The entire process takes only a few seconds, which means that the data can be displayed almost in real time.

With the SAP ERP - E-ink Label Add-on, we fulfill your individual requirements. Together with our partner, the SAP expert 4process, we adapt the technology to your needs, and give your manufacturing a digital transformation.

Smart manufacturing is data-driven, IoT-enabled and helps you in your decision-making through detailed reporting and real-time data transfer from your SAP ERP system to your digital labels. We are happy to start or accompany you on your journey to becoming an efficient manufacturer in industry 4.0.