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Straightforward processes at Epple Druckfarben AG
Thanks to YAVEON solutions
Read the report to find out how Epple Druckfarben AG easily covers straightforward processes and industry-specific problems thanks to YAVEON solutions.
Everything at a glance
ERP & DMS with YAVEON
Customer
Epple Druckfarben AG
Focus
Production of high-quality offset printing inks
Employees
approx. 150
Operation model
Public Cloud, SaaS
Country
International
What are the benefits of the YAVEON solution combination?
Better processes and stable working
CHALLENGE
- Flexible ERP specifically for the chemical industry
- Simple management of documents
SOLUTION
ERP industry solution & document management system
BENEFIT
- Straightforward processes
- Industry-specific problems are covered
- ERP and DMS functions combined
Epple Druckfarben AG:
Benchmarks in the printing industry
Epple Druckfarben AG is a leading supplier of high-quality offset printing inks and has been combining innovation, quality and sustainability for over 150 years. The company stands for excellent printing results in areas such as commercial printing and food-safe packaging. With environmentally friendly ink systems, innovative technologies and a wide range of products, Epple sets standards in the printing industry and is a true pioneer, for example with the development of the first mineral oil-free ink – a milestone in the industry. The medium-sized company has also successfully withstood the tough competitive environment of global players for many years and is a permanent fixture in the chemical industry.
A solution that specializes in the chemical industry
Epple had already been using the Microsoft Navision ERP system for years. However, it lacked comprehensive support for industry-specific challenges, such as the supply of new raw materials, the handling of hazardous substances or complex logistics requirements. "We knew that we needed a solution that was both flexible and specifically tailored to our industry. It was important for us to work with a provider that understands our challenges and is there for us in the long term," says Tobias Friedrich, Project Manager Processes/Digitalization at Epple Druckfarben AG.
Industry expertise and commitment
After a careful exploratory phase and the evaluation of several providers, Epple Druckfarben opted for YAVEON – in particular due to its industry expertise and the carefully conducted kick-off, recalls Mr. Friedrich. "YAVEON put a lot of work and effort into the presentation and we quickly realized that the consultants knew our industry. They had the right answer to every question and the issues at stake were not being discussed for the first time. The handling of the topics was noticeably experienced."
Successful implementation with good resource planning
As a medium-sized company, Epple faces the same challenges as large corporations: the fixed costs and regulatory requirements for hazardous substance management, for example, are the same, but human capacity is limited. "We don't have our own ERP specialists in the team, the implementation took place alongside our day-to-day business, which is something we are very proud of. Using the available resources sensibly was not always easy. But apart from that, the implementation of the software went very smoothly," summarizes Tobias Friedrich. In standard training courses on core processes such as logistics, production and sales, the Epple team acquired the necessary know-how and drew on the support and expertise of the YAVEON consultants as required. "We also chose the hazardous substances provider based on our criteria outside the YAVEON network. The connection was very flexible and was implemented without complications."
"Our work is now much more stable than before, the processes run smoothly and can be tracked. With the YAVEON solution, we cover our industry-specific problems perfectly."
Tobias Friedrich, Epple Druckfarben AG
Manage documents easily and in unison with the ERP
Another part of the project was the introduction of a new document management system. "Our old DMS was very cumbersome. We had the clear requirement that working with documents should be easier," says Mr. Friedrich. The DMS was introduced at the same time as the ERP, and today the document management system harmonizes smoothly. "With the new DMS, we have stored all documents and work with practical functions such as drag & drop combined with our ERP."
Straightforward processes and stable work
Epple Druckfarben AG has now been using the ERP successfully for some time. Mr. Friedrich looks back with satisfaction: "Our work is now much more stable than before, the processes run smoothly and can be tracked. With the YAVEON solution, we cover our industry-specific problems perfectly." Also because the users were able to draw on their experience with Navision, they quickly learned how to use the new system in the cloud.
"It's worth spending the money."
But what about the use, are the ERP and DMS worth the money? "Sure, introducing software costs money an there are monthly costs. But they are absolutely comparable with a machine, without which we could not produce. You have to look at it in perspective. After all, almost everyone in our company uses ERP. It's worth spending the money," summarizes Tobias Friedrich.
