Hardware Podcasts

154 - LIVE at LabelExpo - Geert and Esteban from CERM

People of Packaging · 15 Sept 2022 · 18m

What this episode covers

Geert Vandamme, Managing Director, and Esteban Garcia, Business Development Manager for the US and South America, discuss CERM’s specialized management information system (MIS) for label and packaging converters. They explain how their software solves data silos by providing real-time traceability, role-based inventory, and a customer portal that allows brand owners to track orders and invoices without relying on manual phone calls. The conversation highlights CERM’s 40-year history, its expansion from Belgium to the US, and its integration with major hardware partners like HP Indigo and Gallus to drive efficiency and 25-30% growth for users.

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companies scaling up

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CERM, Avery Dennison, Microsoft, SAP
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HP Indigo, Gallus, Domino, Canon

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