Casino optimizes its documentary distribution with Efalia Compose

Casino deployed the Efalia Compose desktop publishing solution to centralize the distribution of all documents from business applications to its 35 warehouses. This implementation made it possible to model 200 types of documents and to ensure the daily production of 50,000 documents with 24/7 service continuity.

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Challenge

Casino used dispersed systems for document management from its SAP, WMS (REFLEX) and GOLD business applications. The main challenges concerned the continuity of warehouse service and the management of a heterogeneous printer fleet.

• Guarantee the continuity of service of the 35 warehouses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Easily model and evolve the 200 document models
• Ensure the daily production of 50,000 multi-format documents
• Manage a variety of printers (MFP, barcode, thermal, laser)

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Solution

Efalia Compose was deployed as a central publishing base to manage the entire document chain from business applications to warehouse printers.

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Compose

• Centralized Efalia Compose desktop editor
• Interface with SAP, WMS (REFLEX) and GOLD
• Powerful spooler for printer administration
• Architecture that guarantees high availability

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Results

Centralization and optimization of documentary production

The establishment of a unique publishing base has made it possible to transform Casino's document management by centralizing all flows from business applications. This approach guarantees optimal service continuity across all 35 warehouses while simplifying the administration of the heterogeneous printer fleet.

• Documentary centralization: Single production base for all business documents
• High availability: Continuity of service guaranteed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 35 sites
• Optimized management: Centralized administration of the entire printer fleet
• Advanced modeling: Simplified design and evolution of the 200 documentary models
• Industrial production: Daily processing of 50,000 multi-format documents

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