TechValidate Research on Loftware

Introduction

This case study of Sigma-Aldrich is based on an April 2017 survey of Loftware customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

Challenges

Sigma Aldrich purchased Loftware to help overcome time-consuming manual processes and the limitations of labeling within existing enterprise applications they were using. They also were looking for a solution that could support the company’s growth and offer the labeling consistency and accuracy they required.

Use Case

Sigma Aldrich was able to use Loftware’s Enterprise Labeling Solution this chemical and biomedical company was able to streamline all of their operations including warehouse management, shipping and distribution, while improving traceability across their global supply chain. They also were able to simplify their label design and empower business users to update labels.

Results

Implementation of Loftware’s labeling solution has helped Sigma Aldrich to reduce downtime by nearly 100% and reduce occurrences of mislabeling by more than 80% to help secure over a million in annual savings.

Using Loftware’s Enterprise Labeling Solutions, Sigma Aldrich as able to scale their labeling to meet their business growth, easing deployment and scaling to new locations. The company was also able to stay compliant with regulations and industry standards allowing them to reduce the risk of costly fines, avoid supply chain disruptions or stoppages and expand into new markets.

Additionally, with Loftware’s enterprise integration Sigma Aldrich was able to eliminate manual labeling efforts, make label changes quickly, and avoid mislabeling errors by removing the risks of maintaining label data outside of my enterprise applications. This also allowed PPG to increase visibility over the entire labeling process, while improving label accuracy and reducing costly errors.

With Loftware PPG was better equipped to address customer requirements. This included improving the handling of requirements such as content, barcodes, images/branding, formatting and language. The Loftware solution enabled the company to offer better responsiveness to customer labeling requests and changes, improving customer relationships.

Introduction

This case study of Philips Respironics is based on an April 2017 survey of Loftware customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

Challenges

Philips purchased Loftware to help overcome a range of challenges. Before implementing Loftware the company was maintaining multiple labeling solutions and had to manage time-consuming manual processes which could result in costly labeling errors. There were limitations on labeling within existing enterprise applications, which meant meeting complex customer and regulatory requirements was becoming exceedingly difficult. Also, the company was experiencing costly delays and downtime due to labeling and it was becoming exceedingly challenging to manage company growth and labeling consistency.

Use Case

Philips was able to use Loftware’s Enterprise Labeling Solution to streamline manufacturing, shipping, and distribution operations while improving traceability across their global supply chain. They also were able to simplify their label design and empower business users to update labels.

Results

By implementing Loftware Philips was able to reduce the costs associated with managing and maintaining multiple label systems. The Loftware solution improved ease of deployment and scaling to new locations to support business growth. It also enabled Philips to stay compliant with regulations to reduce the risks of costly fines and avoid supply chain disruptions or stoppages.

The Loftware’s enterprise integration allowed Philips to eliminate manual labeling efforts, make label changes quickly, and avoid mislabeling errors by removing the risks of maintaining label data outside of my enterprise applications. This also enabled the company to increase visibility over the entire labeling process, while supporting expansion into new markets.

Additionally, with Loftware Philips was better equipped to address customer requirements. This included improving the handling of requirements such as content, barcodes, images/branding, formatting, and language. The Loftware solution enabled the company to reduce the number of label templates by over 80% and to offer better responsiveness for customer labeling requests and changes, ultimately improving customer relationships.