M&E Druckhaus, Sappi use Zaikio for digital procurement

Zaikio provides the platform that enables, among other things, automated procurement processes between M&E Druckhaus and Sappi. Heidelberg is starting the pilot phase of its digital industry platform Zaikio, which it launched this summer, in collaboration with printing company Meinders & Elstermann GmbH & Co. KG (M&E) and leading paper manufacturer Sappi. Zaikio allows printers to connect with suppliers automatically, by providing a bridge between the IT systems of the printer and its suppliers. M&E and Sappi will be using the platform to optimize their digital procurement process for paper. M&E’s orders will be collected in the management information system (MIS) – in this case, Prinect Business Manager – and logged as orders at the live, customized price. Following approval by procurement staff, these orders will be transferred directly into Sappi’s ERP system, which will reciprocate by providing the ordering system with information about availability and delivery options. This process lays the foundation for fully automated orders based on various factors, such as the current paper consumption or stock levels. As a pilot customer, M&E…

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