Proving return on investment (ROI) isn't just a finance exercise, but it's also how you justify investments, strengthen operations, and show management that your decisions are worth it. And when it comes to barcode labeling, integrating labeling software with your ERP system is one of the fastest ways to unlock measurable ROI.
In this blog, you'll learn what ERP labeling integration looks like with TEKLYNX, why it proves a successful ROI, and the exact steps to calculate your gains.
An ERP system is used by businesses around the world to cohesively manage multiple departments and functions of an enterprise. An effective ERP system can coordinate supply chain, financial, and human resources to function together. With ERP integration, there's no manual distraction, which means no more manual errors.
There are many ERP systems to choose from including SAP, Global Shops Solutions, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Sage, and Microsoft Business Central.
Often times organizations leverage the data from their business systems in their barcode labeling process in a manual fashion. This method can be referred to as "file, open, print, and pray."
The individual responsible for printing labels:
ERP integration eliminates these manual steps, saving time, reducing errors, and freeing your team for more strategic work. When your ERP system drives print jobs, your ROI increases because:
For a deeper understanding, read our eBook, ERP-Driven Labeling, to learn how to prove the ROI of integrating labeling with an ERP system.
The great thing about ERP integration with your labeling system is that you aren’t limited to a single option. TEKLYNX can integrate with your ERP system in a multitude of different ways to fit your business needs. Below are three common integration methods.
Not sure which integration method is right for you? Get in touch with us.
How can TEKLYNX integration help me improve my ROI? Well, TEKLYNX uses a universal, low-code integration method, which enables your business system to simply add a record to a database or generate a flat file with the information needed to print. The label printing system sees the new record or file and triggers the print job. Low-code integration is easy to work with and takes minimal internal resources or training.
Plus, when it comes time to upgrade your ERP system, if it can continue to generate the flat file, your integrated barcode label printing software from TEKLYNX will continue to work seamlessly and won’t require costly ongoing maintenance and development.
One of the most common questions we hear is: “How can I quantify my ROI?” The first thing you should do is investigate your current process. Some questions you need to ask yourself are:
Once you gather this data, ROI is calculated from three factors:
See how TEKLYNX helped three manufacturers succeed with ERP integration. Use their results as a guide to estimate the potential ROI for your business. Learn from the successes of Entertainment Earth, Dot Foods, and Flex-Strut.
If you're ready to see the ROI of integrating labeling with an ERP system, now is the time to act. A fully integrated labeling solution can transform an organization. It can help save time, reduce manual steps, and improve ROI.
Let us help you discover your expected ROI from ERP Integrations with a free assessment of your labeling environment.
Nick Recht is the Sales Director for the Americas region at TEKLYNX RFID and barcode label solution provider. He leverages his passion for using technology to add value to businesses and his 15 years of AIDC experience to help organizations of all sizes barcode better. When he is not working, he is driving one of his daughters to a practice of some sort or doing a project around the house.
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ReplyHello Mark! Our software is able to integrate with virtually any ERP system, as long as it can add a record to a database or export a flat file to a folder. One of our representatives will be in touch with you soon to further discuss your labeling and integration needs.
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