brewing industry: cross – partner platform for keg management
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New Platform: Financial and time savings with the electronic logging of exchanges of kegs and containers ______________________________ iRetPlat is a new, cross-party, cloud-based platform designed and hosted by FIS Information Systems. The platform creates an alternative to using traditional paper or Excel-based processes providing an open and transparent view of returnables exchanges between all partners. The platform records transactions electronically (in the cloud) whilst also providing a live feed of assets into ERP and Accounts systems . The platform saves organisations significant revenue by accounting for the exchange of kegs, saving time and money for booking agents and digitising/automating the booking process. Selected customers at outlets or distribution centres can alert breweries electronically when kegs are empty, increasing revenue, simplifying communication and collaboration.
iRetPlat enables a straight-forward, innovative and future-proofed, management of keg transactions between breweries, distribution centres and customers.
In the brewing industry there are disparate systems with few general process standards. In addition, high administrative expenses and costs are incurred for the recovery of kegs and other reusable transport packaging.
With the iRetPlat, integration becomes easier and standards become applicable.
The platform significantly removes complexity and improves and digitizes, logistical business processes.
Reconciliation of returnable assets within SAP/ERP, accounts software, or logistics management software.
Clearing procedure for all participants using workflows.
Authorisation procedure.
Further activities such as services, recovery or quality categories.
Smart services for the collection of the diverse information required for transparency of stocks and transport streams.
Big data management making use of the latest technology based on SAP HANA.
Scalable solution through cloud concept, inter-company and cross-organisational platform.
Transparent pricing model - based on annual transactional volumes.
Option to allow both customers as “guests” - to confirm (or otherwise) returnables booking volumes with query management workflow.
No IT infrastructure costs
iRetPlat is a cross– organisation cloud-based platform that simplifies, digitises and automates the management of beer kegs and other returnable
transport packaging / container transactions in the brewing industry.
Brewing Industry: Cross – Partner
Platform for Keg Management
Cross-Company Exchange
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As the platform is cloud-based, it is potentially
accessible by all organisations within the
supply chain including:
Breweries
Logistics / transport organisations
Distribution Centres
Retail outlets.
iRetPlat users have the authority to grant
selected partners the option of “guest” status
on the platform to agree on returnable
volumes and conditions.
In addition, the brewery is able to track keg
volumes at outlets that were fulfilled via
distribution centres.
Key Business Benefits
Real-time inventory reports with information on of keg
availability and condition
Cross – Company platform: iRetPlat’ s workflow component
allows communication and collaboration with selected
partners ensuring fast replenishment processing
Increase sales with notifications from customers
Reduced need for purchasing new kegs
Information on keg location and quantities — even if kegs
are delivered by third-parties
Optional serial number or reference on kegs
Kegs classified by quality and type
Optional integration with SAP and other ERP Software -
process digitisation
Decreasing Logistic Costs
Improved Delivery Performance
ERP / Accounts Software Integration
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iRetPlat cloud provides a universal exchange function between different ERP and
accounting software.. iRetPlat is ERP “indifferent” - FIS mapping technologies
are available for “all” ERP systems.
Planning and Inventory
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The platform provides an instant stock view of kegs, crates and pallets in real-
time assisting with delivery planning.
Organisations not subscribing to the platform may also receive statements and
agreements from active participants.
Leading-Edge, High Availability Platform
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The hosting platform for iRetPlat is based on
HANA the leading in-memory technology from
SAP. As a result, the cloud application is high
availability with virtually instant response
times.
The access to the solution has been
developed using SAP Fiori app standards
which ensures that users work with simplified
and intuitive designed screens.
GS1 UK Industry Standards
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The platform supports all GS1 standards for
the transport and logistics industry including:
GLN (Global Location Number)
GRAI (Global Returnable Asset Identifier for
barcodes)
RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier)
EDI (Electronic Data Exchange)
Subscription — Membership
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The Returnables Platform is available to organisations with
transport / logistics interests In UK/Europe and is currently
available in English and German languages.
There is an “onboarding” process depending on the level of
functionality required and back-office ERP integration.
FIS Information Systems
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FIS are the largest developers of SAP technologies in Europe and one of
SAP’s leading global partners with Gold Partner status. FIS have more
than 20 years’ experience within the industrial and logistics industry.
With our partners SAP SE, FIS focus on innovative performance
improvements for business applications to make organisations more
competitive in today’s challenging economic climate.
The iRetPlat solution is a secure open cloud platform, providing a 24/7
availability from any desktop or smart mobile device.
The platform serves all transactions in the UK and the European mainland.
iRetPlat is a platform provided by FIS-iLog - a subsidiary of FIS Information
Systems GmbH.
FIS Contact Details
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FIS Information Systems UK Limited
One Central Park
Northampton Road
Manchester UK
M40 5BP
www.fis-uk.eu
T: +44 (0) 3333 20 80 30