The solution for sharing product images via GS1 GDSN

It’s always been a challenge for manufacturers to make sure product images are shared correctly on every external channel. A new level of complexity was recently added: selecting the right file names for images in GS1-GDSN Data Source.  […]

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Strategy to Market value stream describes the 3 stages to help packaged goods manufacturers

Why use value streams to design your system landscape?

Many businesses are facing the same dilemma on a production level that they used to have in sales and finance: should we go best of breed or integrated? Do we use different solutions for every process, or is there one system that covers everything? […]

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The Connected Value Stream Model describes the 3 value streams within packaged goods manufacturering

The Connected Value Stream Model©

Many of our clients increasingly struggle with designing and maintaining their information flow and related system landscape. Digitisation of supply chains, marketing operations and sales (eCommerce) is the main driver behind this increasing complexity. […]

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SyncForce PIM Wavin plastic piping systems

At Wavin, ETIM is not just a classification, but a way to communicate internally

Imagine offering 50,000 different products in 25 different countries. The products are defined by up to 4,000 features, including colour, diameter and material. This is the daily reality of Wavin, a manufacturer of plastic piping systems. The complexity of their product portfolio propelled Wavin to become one of the pioneers in ETIM. […]

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aristotle on classification

Classifying is a pain – even Aristotle knew that

People prefer order over chaos. Classifying things helps us get a grip on the surrounding world. It’s been like that since ancient times when Aristotle classified every living creature known to man. […]

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Dunlop Boots live with SyncForce in 106 days

Business software implementations sometimes seem to take forever, especially if they impact your business processes. Thanks to our proven implementation processes and experienced and certified implementation partners, we can get you up and running in less than 3 months. Also, our implementation success rate is 100%. […]

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Holmatro, Gert Jan Uijtdewilligen

Holmatro grows company and brand with help from SyncForce

“We urgently needed just one ‘single version of the truth’”, is how Gert Jan Uijtdewilligen, Manager Business Development & Corporate ICT for Holmatro, explains the company’s situation a few years ago. “We have a broad product range and we’ve now gone from four to eight supporting languages, including Chinese. […]

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How to be compliant with EU 1169/2011

Regulations like 1169/2011 can place an extra burden on your packaging and product team. What does this regulation mean exactly, who is affected by it and how can you make sure your organisation is fully compliant? […]

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