HZPC

HZPC is a world leader in seed potatoes and potato innovation, with distribution in more than 90 countries. The company centralized and automated its international labeling with Loftware Cloud Business, seamlessly connected to the ERP system Oracle Blend.

The challenge: fragmented data and local IT burdens

Before moving to the cloud, HZPC faced a dual challenge. On the operational side, it was difficult to implement customer-specific label requirements consistently worldwide, and manual entry of item and batch data at different locations increased the margin of error. On the IT side, managing local servers and software installations in dozens of countries caused problems and put enormous pressure on the central IT department.

HZPC was looking for one single source of truth for all labeling activities, connected to its own ERP system and working without local installations at each location.

The solution: Loftware Cloud Business with an Oracle Blend connection

Together with Giesbus, HZPC chose Loftware Cloud Business, the enterprise version of Loftware's cloud-based label software. This solution is suitable for global rollout and complex ERP integrations. The software runs entirely in the browser, so there are no local installations or servers per location.

Seamless connection with Oracle Blend

The core of the implementation is the connection between Loftware Cloud Business and the ERP system Oracle Blend. When an employee gives a print command, the system immediately fills the label with real-time information from Oracle Blend, automatically placing the item number, batch data, customer-specific requirements and country-specific regulations in the right position.

Full automation, worldwide

This process eliminates manual transfer and reduces the margin of error to a minimum. A label in the Netherlands uses the same information as a label on the other side of the world, so labeling is consistent everywhere. No local Excel files, no outdated templates, no differences between sites.

The result: control over a complex international supply chain

The move to Loftware Cloud Business delivers four concrete benefits for HZPC:

• Central management: one platform for design and management, accessible worldwide, with no local IT installations or version differences.
• Seamless ERP integration: real-time data exchange with Oracle Blend, so every label contains the current source data.
• Scalability without borders: new regions, partners or users are added to the existing network in a short time.
• Maximum data integrity: all labels consistently meet the global HZPC standards and country-specific regulations in 90+ countries.

With this cloud-based solution, HZPC keeps full control over the labeling process. The complexity of local servers and time-consuming software maintenance is gone. The collaboration with Giesbus results in a more efficient supply chain with lower operating costs, and HZPC keeps the flexibility to grow further in a dynamic global market.

Frequently asked questions about Loftware Cloud Business and Oracle integration

What is Loftware Cloud Business?

Loftware Cloud Business is the enterprise version of Loftware's cloud-based label software. Besides central template and data management, Business offers extensive options for automation, ERP integrations and multi-site rollout. This makes the software suitable for organizations with multiple locations or international distribution. Giesbus is a certified Loftware Cloud Solutions Expert and guides the entire implementation project.

How do you connect Loftware Cloud Business to an Oracle ERP system?

Loftware Cloud Business can retrieve real-time data from Oracle ERP environments through secure connectors, such as Oracle Blend, Oracle Fusion or E-Business Suite. We set up the connection once. Item numbers, batch data, customer requirements and regulations then end up on the right label automatically, without export files or manual steps.

What does enterprise labeling mean?

Enterprise labeling is a central, standardized labeling process for large, often international organizations. Its characteristics include one central data source, integration with ERP and supply chain systems, and multi-site rollout without local installations. Version control, audit trails and automatic country-specific regulations are also part of it. Loftware Cloud Business is designed specifically for this.

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Would you like to know more about enterprise labeling, or what Loftware Cloud Business can do for your organization? Giesbus is happy to advise you on a suitable cloud strategy.

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