iRetPlat - Innovative Returnable Equipment Platform

iRetPlat is a new, innovative and scalable platform for recording exchanges of returnable equipment such as pallets, trays, dolavs, mesh-boxes and roll cages. The platform is designed specifically for booking and recording the location, stock levels and balances of returnable equipment whether they are at regional sites, customers,"in transit", with logistics/haulage providers or owed to suppliers.

FIS iRetPlat also has the facility to bring together back-office systems (i.e. SAP ERP, Financial Accounts, Warehouse Management,Traceability Systems), mobile workers, logistics teams, regional sites, equipment providers on a single shared platform.The platform has the option to import booking data directly from the ERP and Accounts Systems and updates the equipment location and quantities in real-time, providing a single view for all platform users.

iRetPlat is accessible from a PC or mobile device with an internet connection - an alternative to recording exchanges on paper, back copy carbon notes or Excel. What makes the solution unique is that the platform has the option to be open to partners – showing the returnable equipment asset category and the quantity balance.

No IT hardware is required, the platform is “cloud-based” and available 24/7 – with the capability of recording all posting transactions and exchanges in UK/Europe. iRetPlat encompasses high functionality and an intuitive design based on cutting-edge SAP Infrastructure.

Key Features

ERP Back Office Data integration:

• The solution provides tried and tested business integration tools - that map the data output from back office systems onto the platform – making equipment bookings visible to all parties.
• iRetPlat functions as a hosted enhancement for ERP/IT systems – providing additional functionality and reporting tools.
• Supports RFID and GS1 standards such as EDI.

Productivity and Process Improvements

• Significant improvement in the productivity of logistics teams as transactions are made automatically or via a simple app - rather than on paper or via (bespoke) Excel spreadsheets.
• Comprehensive management of complex operations between sites, customers and equipment providers.
• SMART device cameras can be used for recording broken equipment or quantity variants - supporting evidence in dispute management.
• iRetPlat Fiori/Mobile app turns SMART devices into productive working tools.
• Exceptional user experience with SAP’s intuitive Fiori app technology features.
• Maximise equipment utilisation with managed inventory levels.
• No re-keying or manual input of data.

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Scalability

• iRetPlat can be configured for all returnable equipment assets within an organisation. Additional customers, regional sites and partners added quickly and easily.
• Cloud-based platform means that features can be managed and deployed for each logistics discipline including guest access for selected partners.
• No IT infrastructure required – and fast “on-boarding".
• Subscription-based monthly payment model - no upfront licence or support costs.

Dispute Management Workflow

• iRetPlat offers workflow and notification tools to provide selected guests with the option to agree (or dispute) equipment asset types, quantities with supporting evidence of conveyed with images - using SMART devices as productive tools.
• Collaboration and notification functions with platform guests - an alternative to using email as a workflow tool.

Dashboard / Reporting Tools

• Several Reporting Tools are available giving your organisation a single enterprise view of returnable equipment asset volumes, conditions and locations within the entire supply chain
• Furthermore the Excel formats for equipment stock, balances and transaction records can be tailored when necessary
• iRetPlat provides a single view of returnable equipment from multiple providers
• Real-time and instantaneous equipment availability checks
• Tracking of returnable equipment quantities with time based reporting tools
• Instantaneous view of RTP stock levels for delivery planning

FIS Information Systems – Constant Innovation

• As one of SAP AG's leading international partners, FIS have more than 100 specialist developers of SAP Fiori apps, SAP Standard (ABAP) and bespoke application development.
• FIS are constantly improving the platform with new customer driven ideas and advanced features.
• FIS also host the iRetPlat - proving a single point of support for your organisation.
• FIS provide consultancy with industry experts within the disciplines of supply chain and logistics.
• 24/7 availability
• Administration and user training.
• The platform is currently available in English and German languages.

 An alternative to:

“Traditional” paper or Excel spreadsheet records of RTP exchanges

Key Applications and Industries:

• Food Production
• Manufacturing
• Equipment Hire
• Hazardous Chemicals
• Palletised Products

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Secure Investment with FIS Integrated Technologies

Organisations with FIS SAP Integrated Technologies with SAP ECC 6.0 have their investment securely protected when migrating to SAP S/4 HANA.

FIS/edc (New Generation) and S/4HANA

FIS/edc is supported with release SAP ERP ECC 6.0 with any database.

FIS/edc (invoice monitor) is released as a new version annually in January/February. There are now essential two SMART product lines available from FIS:

a) SMART products for SAP ERP ECC 6.0

b) SMART products for SAP S/4HANA - NextGeneration (NG)

FIS/edc is available for SAP S/4 HANA Enterprise Management 1511, SAP S/4 HANA Finance 1605 with a  release for S/4 HANA Enterprise Management 1610. FIS/edc for S/4 HANA 1610 is not a new release of FIS/edc for SAP ERP and S/4 HANA 1511. It is a new product designed specifically for S/4 HANA 1610. Existing FIS customers running FIS/edc for SAP ERP or S/4 HANA 1511 and upgrading to S/4 HANA 1610 will require to install the new release - not a maintenance upgrade.

FIS/cash

Introduction

FIS/cash is a unique technology that has been developed primarily for the wholesaler industry - using either SAP ERP or SAP Retail and having a number of retail outlets. The solution is unique in that the cash register has advanced features for payment processes and also has a direct access to real-time SAP stock levels.

Standard FIS/cash is able to facilitate a wide range of commercial transactions such as:

• Different payment methods – card or account
• Different shipping types – pickup, cash on delivery
• Cash Returns and refunds
• Credit or Debit – memos
• Down payment and deposits
• Creation and payment of vouchers

Furthermore, the FIS/cash technology has direct connectivity to SAP and references the SAP database for stock levels. This is particularly attractive, if the organisation has other channels to market (i.e. internet, telephone sales or mail order) as the retail clerk will have a view on availability and the goods location whether in-store or distribution centre.

The FIS/cash is also has functionality to assist with periodic cash transactions, cash desk closing and shift analysis.

Simplified UX

The FIS and SAP transaction codes run in the background as the operator works with simplified screen functions.

The screen designs are often customised from the standard for each client - to account for specific user requirements.

Summary

FIS/cash provides a richly functional cash register client to SAP ERP - with the access to real SAP data. Using this method, the store operator can view exact stock availability even if recent inventory has changed from other channels (i.e. internet, telesales, mail order or other retail outlet).