Peter Büdel GmbH (PB) is a producer of clothing accessories – so-called “trimmings” (such as buttons, ribbons, zip tags, etc.) – and offers a very wide range of products.

Initial problem

In textile production, these “trimmings” are parts of complex article parts lists of ingredients that are needed, among other things, for the production of a jacket. For each of their products, PB provides a comprehensive data set with product specifications, care data, price and logistics data, which their customers include in their parts lists. The demand for the scope and quality of this data is continuously increasing, and in return, the customers’ batch sizes are decreasing.

Shortcoming detected

Until now, the extremely extensive data could not be automatically entered into the in-house ERP systems – this time-consuming task had to be done manually.

„Trimmings“ sind in der Textilproduktion Teile von komplexen Artikel-Stücklisten

Solution

The way out of this dilemma is an automated exchange of article data, which replaces the labour-intensive and error-prone manual process at this point.

Global Textile Scheme

Concrete Use Case @ PB ACCESSORIES

PB’s own ERP system “Diamond” does NOT provide standardised data. Therefore, implementation of PB article data in external ERP systems is impossible!

Solution

Use of the dynamic Pranke eBiss – EDI converter  that recognises – clearly proven – complex article attribute relationships  to convert PB standard data into GTS Language.

  • Integration of PB article data into external ERP systems is thus possible in an automated way.
  • Use of GTS Language data also for PB Web Portal.
PB Standard - Pranke - GTL Standard

Course of the PB Accessories — Pranke project

Agile, dynamic coordination processes between Pranke & PB on short paths. The dynamic mapping of the eBiss EDI converter recognises far more article attribute relationships than expected (expectation: a good 50% → result: almost 80%).

Conclusion

The result exceeds the expectations of the project.

For us as a service provider, for you as a manufacturer or retailer, the digital transformation is opening up completely new doors.

EDI is a shining example.

As we know, EDI is particularly efficient when processes – with a good pinch of pragmatism – are structured and digitized!

A lot has changed, which is why those processes of doing business are currently in particular focus.

Many entrepreneurs feel that the path to a successful future inevitably leads through digitization.
There are probably passionate discussions about the topic within companies.

We all need to learn how to deal confidently with digitization. Let’s just ask ourselves a few questions about this:

  • What does “digitization” mean very specifically for my company?
  • What tools can improve my business?
  • What will digital innovation mean in the future?

In concrete terms, it will be stationary retail, which will play to its strengths with digital support in the future.

Very often, the answer companies give when asked about a digitization strategy is:

We don’t have one!

Sometimes the roadmap to digital success is probably simply missing.
It exists, this roadmap to digital success. With the right strategy, you can realize your ideas and your projects.

Since 1996, we have been supporting you in successfully operating EDI. Talk to us! We advise you comprehensively on questions of digitalization and help you to successfully realize your ambitions, your ideas and your plans.