Sato Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

COMPANY

Sato Malaysia Electronics Manufacturing Sdn Bhd and Sato Labelling Malaysia Electronics Sdn Bhd, both in Petaling Jaya, are subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sato Corporation, and the major manufacturing facilities for the company’s high-tech, high quality, and durable barcode printers and hand labelers distributed worldwide.

CHALLENGE

Replace legacy systems with SAP to improve business processes and accommodate ongoing business expansion.

WHY ABEAM?

Strong reputation as an SAP implementation partner with an effective methodology for managing both organizational and technological change.

SOLUTION

SAP implementation for both facilities:

  • Comprehensive logistics covering demand planning, procurement of raw materials, manufacturing, inventory, quality management and document management (includes enhanced functionality for online integration to barcode readers via Radio Frequency technology)
  • Finance and controlling modules including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, asset management, profitability analysis, product costing, cost center accounting and profit center accounting
  • Customized supplier portal and barcode solution to automate ordering processes such as order confirmation, quotation maintenance and payment information
  • Detailed business warehouse reporting and analysis via portal
  • Subsequent, additional SAP implementation for newly established International Procurement Center (IPC) in Malaysia and IPC management consolidation with manufacturing facilities using SAP SEM-BCS

REAL BENEFITS

Business transformation to streamlined, efficient and more profitable business processes while providing timely, accurate and relevant information for management decisions.