MCC adds dynamic scheduling to its EFI Packaging Suite

MCC has taken advantage of the scalable workflow architecture of EFI’s Packaging Suite with the upgrade. The dynamic scheduling component will extend MCC's core ERP software to provide an even higher level of visibility and control across the enterprise. The Packaging Suite extends its impact throughout the operation, providing better information to sales, estimating, planning, costing and management teams.

With Packaging Suite, MCC can also address technology upgrades and version management, two of the most difficult yet endemic challenges in enterprise workflow systems, according to EFI. All components in the suite operate based on the synchronized delivery of validated and certified software updates, so the thousands of different routines and processes that take place across the ERP workflow remain fully functional when enhancements, bug fixes or other changes occur in suite components.

Greg Myers, MCC vice president and chief information officer, said: ‘Efficient, just-in-time, low-inventory label supply chains create an opportunity for MCC to raise its game in terms of service and value delivery.

‘Implementing new and updated EFI workflow software at our facilities worldwide gives us an important, lean approach to reducing costs, enhancing productivity and proving our accountability as MCC expands the strong partnerships we have with many of the world's leading brands.

‘Working with EFI to established a leading-edge, streamlined and integrated workflow helps Multi-Color increase the advantage we bring to brands as a leading label solutions provider.’

David Taylor, general manager of the enterprise segment with the EFI Productivity Software business unit, added: ‘As one of the world's largest and most innovative label converters, MCC is taking an important step to streamline processes, reduce waste and increase the service level and value it offers to its exclusive list of packaged goods, wine and spirits companies.

‘This expanded use of the Packaging Suite will give MCC much more flexibility in addressing its clients' needs for shorter runs and faster turnaround times - trends that create higher order volumes requiring the utmost efficiency in administrative and production task management.’