System Integrators and Software Solutions for Manufacturers. How to Choose?

Successful implementation of labeling in your own production may require installation or upgrading of equipment, as well as the introduction of new stages into established business processes.

There are many offers on the market for labeling implementation from third-party companies — system integrators. This category includes manufacturers, developers, and distributors of equipment, software, and comprehensive solutions for implementing labeling in production, retail, or wholesale trade. System integrators offer turnkey solutions or development from scratch tailored to the client’s requirements.

In this article, you will learn:

• Why do you need a system integrator?
• Where to start when choosing an integrator?
• What else should manufacturers consider when choosing an integrator?
• Where to find an integrator?

Why do you need a system integrator?

Implementing labeling and subsequent work with labeled products may involve changes in the company’s operations, for example:

• Updating software for automating labeling operations;
• Upgrading or selecting new equipment (printers, applicators, machine vision, etc.);
• Choosing the optimal configuration of the hardware and software complex.

All these issues can be solved independently or entrusted to a system integrator. They will ensure compliance with legislation requirements in the field of product labeling and select the necessary equipment. Seeking help from a system integrator will help save time and automate work with labeling codes.

Another advantage of working with a system integrator is the updating of equipment and software for working with labeled products. With a comprehensive approach, the service provider will develop a technical solution for a specific task, selecting optimal equipment and software considering scalability.

Where to start when choosing an integrator?

CRPT Turon offers technical solutions from system integrators:

• Equipment manufacturers;
• Software developers;
• Distributors of leading vendors.

Each system integrator offers technical solutions for specific product groups. In addition, there are comprehensive unified offers. The efficiency of business operations depends on the choice of integrator and the solution for equipping the enterprise.

There are 2 main criteria:

• Size of the enterprise;
• Level of process automation.

Depending on size, enterprises can be divided into 3 groups:

• Microenterprises;
• Small enterprises;
• Medium and large enterprises.

Microenterprises

For working with labeled products, microenterprises only need a label printer and a barcode scanner. The main printing equipment is a thermal transfer printer. For scanning barcodes, a 2D code scanner is suitable, which can be wired or wireless. The latter provides mobility but is more expensive.

CRPT Turon offers the mobile application "ASL BELGISI," which already includes a scanner function; just point your phone’s camera at the code to get the necessary information. You can find more information about the app on the "ASL BELGISI" website in the “Mobile Application” section.

A ready-made “out-of-the-box” solution with the necessary equipment selected is suitable for microenterprises.

Small enterprises

Available methods for applying labeling codes:

• Labeling;
• Printing packaging with labeling codes at a printing house.

Labeling is done using a special printer. If the small enterprise already has the appropriate equipment, it can be upgraded to print labeling codes.

Main criteria for choosing equipment:

• Print quality;
• Labeling.

For scanning, 2D scanners or the mobile application "ASL BELGISI" are used.

Software for data transmission is also required. System integrators or software providers can assist with this. You can choose ready-made software or order turnkey development.

Medium and large enterprises

The organization of the process for working with labeled products in medium and large enterprises is different. It is necessary to organize a full labeling cycle or, alternatively, use a printing house to print packaging in the required volume.

When choosing the option to print labels at the enterprise, it is necessary to purchase equipment:

• Printers;
• Applicators;
• Machine vision cameras.

This equipment will help automate the process in production.

For most large enterprises, boxed solutions are not suitable. A custom project development for a specific task with certain conditions is required. In this case, independently selecting equipment and software is undesirable. The optimal solution is to entrust the task to a system integrator.

What else should manufacturers consider when choosing an integrator?

Choosing a system integrator is a responsible process. It affects the efficiency of working with labeled products and interaction with other participants in the turnover. When choosing a system integrator, various factors should be considered:

• Presence of case studies in a similar field, positive cooperation history with reviews;
• Solution support — commissioning, warranty service, repair, employee training;
• Price;
• Cooperation with vendors — equipment manufacturers may provide distributors with discounts and quality technical support;
• Availability of documents confirming the quality of services and goods — certificates, licenses;
• Professional team;
• Specialization;
• Capabilities of the system distributor — number of ready-made solutions, ability to develop from scratch.

Where to find an integrator?

Currently, there are several integrators offering labeling implementation services in Uzbekistan. You can find the list of integrators on the website of our help center.