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Issue
As part of AS-IS process analysis, we've noticed there are more than 10 third party applications related to labelling process in Syensqo. Some of them are actively used in multiple GBUs, such as SAP GLM (Global Label Management) are currently used in Aroma Performance, Composite Materials and Technology Solutions. And others are either only used by one GBU or may not in use any more.
With transition to SAP S/4HANA, it is a good opportunity to review the approach of labelling process going forward under the principle of standardization and simplification.
Recommendation
It is recommended to standardize the labelling processes and applications across all the Syensqo businesses by using the approach:
- Inventory: Catalog the current labelling applications (e.g., SAP GLM, Loftware), including understanding the application specific functionalities, roles in regulatory and non-regulatory labelling and the way of integration with SAP.
- Identification: Determine if there are overlapping functions among these applications or if some are underutilized. Also, analyze the labelling requirements to ensure efficient and accurate material handling, tracking, and delivery.
- Implementation: Implement a centralized labelling system to handle all labelling needs. This could be part of SAP (for example SAP GLM) or an integrated third-party system (for example Loftware).
An in-depth analysis will be required to inventory the current labeling applications and identify any redundancies. Consequently, the selection of the final labeling solution, whether SAP standard or a third-party application, will be made during the Detailed Design phase, following the completion of the relevant analysis tasks.
Background & Context
The table below describes the overview of the current labelling related applications identified in Syensqo.
| Application | Scope | Main Functionalities | AP | CM | NC | SP | TS |
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SAP GLM (Global Label Management) | Regulatory Label (EHS - DG) | To generate and print: 1). Product Safety compliant labels for
2). Labels for
| Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Loftware Spectrum | Non Regulatory Label | To print below labels generated by SAP transactions.
| Y | N | |||
| Loftware Spectrum Web Access | One-off Static Text Label | A web portal used to print one-off labels with static text. These labels are not the same ones that are generated by the SAP transactions.
| Y | N | |||
| Loftware Nice Label / Loftware Cloud | Zebra Labels and EHS Label | Used to develop (create and design) the layout of Zebra labels and EHS Label Printing. | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Bartender | Customer Labels | Manage customer labels in supply chain. Bartender is used to print labels for tollers. It uses a license server. | Y (EU, US) | Y (EU, US) | |||
| MarkWare | MarkWare is a Windows®-based application used to create a variety of labels, signs, tags, pipe markers, and other industrial identification. | ? | ? | N | ? | ? | |
| Codesoft | RFID and barcode label software. | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | |
| EB-SOFT | App is use for printing labels. | N | |||||
| Techlink Labelling | System used to generate labels in GBU Fibras' Spinning department | N | |||||
| Label View | Label tool | N | |||||
| Labware | Label tool used in Composite GBU | N | |||||
| Material Group Labelling | Material Group Labelling (SBS Material Grouping) | ||||||
| TBarCode | Offers barcode printing for Microsoft® Office users and software developers. | N |
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