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Cloud-Connected Label Printing Solution by Loftware and SATO

Loftware, a global frontrunner in enterprise labeling solutions, and SATO Corporation, a pioneer in automatic labeling and identification technologies, recently launched an innovative cloud-based label printing solution tailored for SATO printers equipped with AEP (Application Enablement Platform). This development comes at a time when cloud technologies are gaining rapid acceptance across various industries, and the collaboration aims to optimize business processes while enhancing supply chain agility.

The new solution seamlessly integrates Loftware Cloud with cloud-connected SATO printers, eliminating the need for printer drivers. This liberation from driver dependencies allows IT teams to bypass installation, troubleshooting, updates, and management tasks, substantially reducing maintenance and support costs. Consequently, businesses are empowered to print from any PC browser, yielding operational flexibility to scale or adapt their processes without technical constraints. Users gain quick access to the latest approved label templates from any location and can effortlessly print from their SATO printer via a secure browser interface. The platform enhances user management efficiency, allowing administrators to add and approve new users swiftly, all without requiring license keys, thereby streamlining administrative duties and improving operational efficiency.

The collaborative venture between Loftware and SATO caters to a range of industrial applications. These include compliance with supplier regulations to ensure precise and timely labeling, as well as RFID tagging, which mitigates the need for relabeling and enhances supply chain efficiency. Additionally, it improves internal labeling for better process control in manufacturing environments and ensures retail labeling aligns with industry standards. Furthermore, it optimizes third-party logistics (3PL) labeling for seamless integration with logistics providers.

Hayato Shindo, Business Group Director of SATO Corporation, remarked, "In today’s fast-paced business environment, manufacturers face numerous challenges, including evolving legal, regulatory, and customer requirements; remote work and collaboration; rapid operational scaling; and productivity enhancement while minimizing operational costs. Traditional desktop label design applications, though effective in the past, are no longer sufficient for managing these complexities. The SATO and Loftware solution directly addresses these challenges by offering a centralized and secure platform for label design and printing."

Loftware Cloud broadens label-printing capabilities across internal stakeholders, external suppliers, co-manufacturers, and co-packers, all integral to the intricate supply chain process. Its seamless integration with local and cloud-based enterprise applications such as ERP, WMS, and PLM streamlines workflows for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.

SATO’s cloud-connected printers further enhance this solution with simple installation and mobility features. Connecting via a LAN cable ensures the printer is ready for immediate use. This plug-and-play functionality allows businesses to relocate printers as needed, providing the flexibility to adapt to changing operational demands.

Denis Stojanoski, Senior Alliances Program Manager at Loftware, added, "Loftware and SATO's longstanding partnership is rooted in a shared commitment to innovation. Together, we continue to develop groundbreaking solutions for the supply chain, enabling businesses to operate more efficiently, adapt to industry changes, and secure the future of their operations. By combining our expertise, we are driving the future of labeling to deliver increased agility, scalability, and value to our clients."

The global collaboration between Loftware and SATO spans over twenty-five years, during which they have created a registration solution to help businesses meet stringent traceability and advanced RFID coding standards. This partnership represents a strategic shift aimed at addressing specific use cases and better meeting modern business needs. For further details, reach out to Loftware and SATO.

About Loftware

Loftware assists businesses in overcoming diverse challenges such as digital transformation, time-to-market, and brand authenticity. With an understanding of global supply chain dynamics, Loftware's comprehensive cloud labeling platform aids companies of all sizes in managing labeling across all their operations. Loftware also addresses evolving customer issues and compliance challenges. With a global presence, including offices in the U.S., U.K., Slovenia, China, and Singapore, Loftware services sectors like automotive, chemical, clinical trials, consumer products, electronics, food and beverage, manufacturing, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, retail/apparel, and more.

About SATO

SATO (TOKYO6287) designs and manufactures hardware, labels, and develops software to integrate with third-party automatic identification solutions. These solutions streamline workflows by enabling data capture and visibility for a connected world of productivity, security, peace of mind, and sustainability. By granting digital identities to objects, SATO aids companies in retail, manufacturing, food, healthcare, and transportation logistics to operate seamlessly. Established in 1940, SATO operates in 26 countries with a workforce exceeding 5,700 individuals. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, the company reported revenues of ¥143.446 billion (approximately $992 million based on an average exchange rate of 1 USD = 144.58 JPY). For more information about SATO, visit www.sato-global.com.