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Emixa Enterprise Solutions Announces Strategic SAP PE Build Partnership
We are excited to announce that Emixa Enterprise Solutions has established a strategic partnership with SAP under the PartnerEdge (PE) Build program. This collaboration is a major step forward in enhancing our ability to deliver advanced, innovative solutions to our clients.
How do you Rent Reusable Transport Packaging within SAP
With regular rental, you register directly with the lending company when the assets are returned. Availability, invoicing and other processes can be covered with standard solutions. But what if the return flow is leading in the rental process and control must take place from logistics? Does SAP still offer a solution? Companies that rent moving boxes, crates, containers, barrels or other reusable packaging materials have their own unique challenges. Most tenants also want to arrange the transport of packaging materials at the same time. In addition, the reusable packaging is usually used for third parties. This can create a chain of 'subtenants'. In this chain, the exact return time is more difficult to determine, the deposit registration becomes more complex and the condition in which the rented property will be returned is more difficult to predict. When renting reusable packaging: manage return flows; the lead time must be high; extra attention to inspection and cleaning is required; an integrated approach keeps the process manageable. Renting out reusable packaging is all about logistics When renting reusable packaging, it is not the standard rental process that plays the leading role, but the logistics process. The lessor not only supplies packaging, but also ensures that it arrives on location. This requires the use of SAP's logistics modules. But they are not designed for the return of goods. Solution with customization? Preferably not Rental companies of reusable packaging often solve this problem by using custom solutions. This could be a complex series of Excel sheets, or an expensive proprietary application. Such solutions help initially, but quickly become impossible to manage. The link with invoicing and administration causes problems. Because customization must keep pace with updates to regular business software, costs increase over time. Setting up a logistics rental process within SAP It can also be done differently. SAP can set up its own process in which rental based on logistics is central. Planning and stock reservation are safely separated from current stock. This creates space to take the unique requirements of reusable packaging rental into account. These adjustments support the entire process within SAP. At the end of the rental, further processing (invoicing) can take place via the regular channels. Working within the SAP standard With this approach, the rental process works within the SAP standard. Goods movements are registered and invoiced based on sales orders. The same applies to the planning of inspections and the cleaning of the rented equipment. By providing returned packaging with a batch number, cleaning and inspection become a seamless part of the rental process. All data within one integrated dashboard Because all data remains within SAP, it can also be accessed integrally and used more effectively. This way, all data surrounding the rental process can be integrated into one dashboard. This makes management based on exceptions possible. A planner immediately sees what is in stock, what is on its way and what still needs to be checked. By filtering for deviations from the standard, problems can be responded to immediately. Management reports keep the process manageable The same data can also be used to reliably predict stock. In addition, other details can be recorded. This makes it possible to gain more insight into surrounding factors, such as working hours per shift, water consumption per order and wear per packaging. With such reports, management can focus on figures and better substantiate longer-term plans. No circular economy without reusable packaging The rental of reusable packaging is an important aspect of the circular economy. The sector that offers this is therefore growing steadily. Challenges in the field of registration and process management appear to be slowing down that growth. It is not necessary. Renting based on a logistics process can be easily integrated within SAP. This keeps the rental process manageable and improves the provision of information to customers. Get in touch Ready to make a business change? At Emixa, we'd be glad to share our comprehensive insights. Contact us to discover how our approach can help your organization thrive in the cloud era. Let's embark a journey towards enhanced efficiency and effectiveness together! Martijn van Dam Martijn van Dam is a senior consultant and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Supply Chain Management and digitalization.
Choosing the Right Maintenance Strategy with SAP ASPM
For asset-intensive companies, it is important to always strive for the highest possible availability of assets and safety and the lowest possible costs. But how do you achieve this? SAP Asset Strategy and Performance Management (SAP ASPM) offers the excellent solution for this. In this blog we explain how you can choose the right maintenance strategy with SAP ASPM, including the latest features.
How Can Digitalisation Address the Labour Shortage in Construction?
How can we build 900,000 new homes by 2030? This is the significant challenge facing the construction industry in the Netherlands, at a time when shortages in materials, production resources, and skilled workers are increasingly apparent. The industry must find ways to achieve more with the same workforce. So, how can digitalisation help companies overcome this challenge? We have identified four key areas where digital technologies can rise to the occasion.
Dimensys SAP Ambassador of the Year
We congratulate Dimensys on their SAP Ambassador Award of the Year, which they received last week during the SAP Partner Awards 2022. The SAP Ambassador Award puts the most outstanding achievement in 2022 in the spotlight. The jury report concluded: “Dimensys played a crucial role in winning over a client based on exceptional commitment and expertise. In addition, they have demonstrated the undeniable importance of what good cooperation between SAP and the SAP Partner community can deliver. They worked together with SAP for two years on a deal cycle that resulted in the largest indirect deal ever: a RISE with SAP/4HANA Cloud deal with one of the largest engineering, construction and operating companies in the Netherlands.”
Emixa & Croonwolter&dros Celebrate SAP S/4HANA Implementation Success
EC&O Leader Replaces Aging ERP System, Completing Full-Scale Digital Transformation to Enhance Efficiency and Scalability.
Future-Proof Project Management: Emixa Prefab for SAP S/4HANA
Emixa has developed specialized SAP add-ons designed for project-based organizations, with a strong focus on the construction and installation industries. Although our Prefab SAP solution was introduced decades ago, it remains highly relevant today, especially with several exciting new developments on the horizon.
Customization in SAP S/4HANA Thanks to 'Mendix on Top of SAP
SAP has been a major player in the ERP market for years. With the SAP ECC-Business Suite, SAP developers have the ability to add custom software to standard configured business processes.
LMtec Digital Solutions Joins Forces with Emixa
Emixa, the leading SAP/Siemens/Mendix technology partner, is investing in LMtec Digital Solutions, with support from Holland Capital. With this partnership, Emixa expands its presence into the DACH region and further enhances its product and service offerings, accelerating the digital transformation of its international Industry 4.0 clients. Collaboration LMtec Digital Solutions is a leading partner of Siemens Digital Industries Software with offices in Germany and Switzerland, specialized in providing PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions, including maintenance, technical support, and consultancy. This partnership contributes to their vision of playing a significant role in the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry, also known as ‘Industry 4.0’, through technologies such as Siemens, SAP, and Mendix. Furthermore, this collaboration offers its employees opportunities for international development within the wide range of services, technologies, and countries where the group operates. Expansion into DACH region The acquisition of LMtec Digital Solutions is the next step in Emixa’s expansion strategy. Including LMtec, Emixa now employs over 520 professionals, focusing on product lifecycle and asset management, IT architecture, low-code applications, system integrations, and process optimization, primarily targeting the manufacturing industry. The group aspires to become the leading player in Western Europe, and has now expanded its operations to the DACH region, in addition to the Benelux and the United Kingdom. Peter-Jan Simons, CEO of Emixa, commented, "LMtec is a strategic addition to our group, bringing high-level expertise in digital transformation to the modern industry. I am very excited about this addition, as together with LMtec, we can mutually now better serve our customers in the DACH region within the technology triangle of SAPSiemens-Mendix. Additionally, our consultants will have more international career opportunities. LMtec's Siemens PLM expertise will boost our Siemens activities in Europe and elevate our partnership with Siemens to a higher level." Peter Wassmer, Managing Partner of LMtec Digital Solutions, stated, "Siemens recognizes Emixa as a leading specialist capable of delivering solutions based on SAP/Siemens/Mendix technology. Joining forces with Emixa is the perfect combination to realize our existing vision: to act as a trusted digital coach for our clients in addressing their digital thread for product and production." About LMtec Digital Solutions LMtec, founded in 2014, provides digital transformation consultancy, architecture, and implementation of PLM solutions, licenses, and IT services across all industrial sectors. With a team of more than 70 experts in Central Europe, its mission is to enable valued customers to innovate and bring better products and services to the market more quickly. They achieve leading innovation through in-depth industry knowledge, PLM best practices, unique processes, and technological skills. LMtec is a Smart Expert Partner of Siemens Digital Industries Software, SAP and Mendix in the DACH region. About Emixa Emixa offers its clients innovative, high-quality, full-service solutions in the field of digital transformation, with a special emphasis on the manufacturing industry, also known as 'Industry 4.0,' using Siemens (PLM), SAP (ERP), Mendix (Low Code Applications), and other leading technologies. The group operates in the Benelux, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland. The foundation for Emixa was established in 2022 when the companies Appronto, cards PLM Solutions, Dimensys, Magnus, and OnePLM joined forces with the support of Holland Capital. More information Would you like to know more about Emixa? And are you curious about our solutions that allow you to speed up your digital transformation? Then don’t hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to meet you!