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Chempax changeover at Zeller + Gmelin a SNAP
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
The Challenge
Zeller + Gmelin Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of UV high-quality specialty printing inks for the graphics industry, had outgrown its SNAP process manufacturing software and was looking for a replacement solution that was robust, flexible and would allow a smooth changeover. In addition, Zeller + Gmelin needed a way to provide remote access from its nine branch locations to link the entire enterprise for a more efficient operation.
About The Customer
Zeller + Gmelin Corporation is a leading international manufacturer of UV high-quality specialty printing inks for the graphics industry. The company has a history of more than 130 years of UV research and technology experience. It has nine branch locations and was previously using SNAP process manufacturing software.
The Solution
Zeller + Gmelin Corporation chose Datacor’s Chempax software to replace SNAP. Chempax provided all the features currently used in SNAP as well as many others that were needed. Chempax was easy to use, gave the company access to critical business information and linked its nine branches. According to Zeller + Gmelin IT Manager Lisa Schlyer, “Chempax has made us run more efficiently by giving us the flexibility to get the information we need, when and how we need it.”
Operational Impact
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