The transition from traditional EDI to cloud-hosted SWPaaS has brought a number of benefits.
Freudenberg-NOK, a global leader in sealing technologies for the automotive sector and present in Brazil with a broad product portfolio, has taken a significant step in modernizing its logistics and commercial processes by implementing... SWPaaS, Sawluz's new Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and messaging platform.
The adoption of the solution is already showing significant results, ensuring greater transparency and efficiency in the company's supply chain, which serves the entire South American market from its Distribution Center (DC) in Salto, in the interior of São Paulo. The transition from traditional EDI to cloud-hosted SWPaaS has brought a series of benefits, both qualitative and quantitative, focused on optimizing operations.
Among the main gains, Freudenberg-NOK highlights improved customer satisfaction, greater agility and organization in processes, and a reduction in rework. The SWPaaS platform also simplified the use of the system, speeding up access to and control of information.
With a portfolio that includes retainers, gaskets, bushings, O-rings, hydraulic and pneumatic seals, and major clients such as automakers and large distributors in the aftermarket, Freudenberg-NOK manages a high volume of information. Monthly, the SWPaaS platform handles an average of 4,000 to 5,000 kilobytes of EDI files, which represents approximately 500 invoice documents.
Visibility and agility at the heart of the strategy with suppliers and customers.
Adriana Moreno Franco, Senior IT Business Consultant at Freudenberg-NOK, He highlighted the evolution in the way data is managed compared to traditional EDI.“We still have much to explore in using this new tool, as we implemented it this year. However, we can already say that it is very interactive, making it easy to visualize the information we need. We can compare data, generate reports, track data received from clients, among other functionalities. We gain agility by visualizing strategic order information on a single platform.“, says the executive.
With suppliers, only received XML files are transmitted, which are verified, stored, and downloaded to the server. Freudenberg-NOK, This allows for integration with the ERP system, which occurs automatically every 5 minutes. This greatly simplifies the process of controlling incoming materials at the distribution center.
With clients, the integration works for both storing and processing EDI files. SWPaaS contributes to the visualization and control of received files.
“THE SWPaaS is a modern EDI platform that operates with the security and availability of a cloud. Among its features, the system stands out automatic notifications, used to inform suppliers about order deliveries via EDI.”The solution offers: high availability and security; reduced operational costs, scalability and customization according to the commercial operation; file resending and complete traceability (tracking); and a multilingual interface: available in…”, highlights Werter Padilha, CEO of Sawluz. Portuguese, Spanish and English.
Integration with ERP and greater control
The platform's messaging functionality and its integration with Freudenberg-NOK's ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system were fundamental to internal optimization. The company developed ways to adapt the download and the integration of files, ensuring optimal communication with your management system.
The successful implementation of SWPaaS reinforces the long-standing partnership between the two companies, which has lasted for more than two decades.“We have had a partnership with Sawluz for over 20 years. We have maintained this partnership for so long because they deliver high-quality support and service quickly.“,” concludes Adriana Franco.
Technological innovation is a continuous pillar at Freudenberg-NOK, which invests in new sealing materials, solutions for electric mobility, and sustainable applications. The implementation of SWPaaS integrates the digitalization project of its main processes.
About Sawluz
With over 35 years in the market, Sawluz is a leader in EDI – Electronic Data Interchange, Logistics Processes, and Electronic Tax Documents. Attentive to the demands of the automotive, agricultural machinery, and motorcycle sectors, the company offers solutions that meet increasingly technology-based strategies.
It has a portfolio of more than 600 customers, including automakers, system suppliers, manufacturers in the automotive segment, auto parts distributors and industry in general, standing out for its quality, transparency and innovation, always connected to the needs of each customer's business to guarantee results. targets, both operational and financial.
