Introduction
A global semiconductor manufacturer faced operational risks in managing its business-critical packaging and labelling software solution, as system failures, printing errors, or unsuccessful changes could disrupt production and delay product deliveries. I‑Xeon addressed these challenges by providing dedicated software development, system enhancements, testing, deployment, proactive monitoring, and 24/7 technical support. As a result, the client achieved more stable labelling operations, faster incident resolution, accurate label generation, and minimal production disruption across its manufacturing sites in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America.
Client Overview
Our client is a global leader in semiconductor solutions, specialising in power systems, automotive electronics, industrial applications, and Internet of Things technologies. Operating an extensive international manufacturing network, the client develops semiconductor and system solutions that contribute to energy efficiency, clean mobility, smart devices, industrial digitalisation, and secure connectivity.
With manufacturing operations distributed across multiple countries and time zones, the client depends on reliable enterprise applications to support its production processes. Among these applications is a central packaging and labelling software solution used to manage customer labels, production labels, on-demand printing requirements, and other labelling activities across its global manufacturing sites.
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The Challenge
The client needed a dependable, long-term technology partner capable of managing continuous system changes while providing specialised technical support for packaging and labelling operations across 24 manufacturing sites.
As labelling requirements vary according to customer specifications, production processes, products, and manufacturing locations, the system requires continuous development and enhancement. New requirements must be implemented carefully without affecting existing label formats, printing interfaces, or production operations.
The engagement involved two primary areas: change-request management and global production support.
Our Solution
I‑Xeon established a dedicated team of developers and technical support specialists to manage the client’s packaging and labelling software solution.
The team provides end-to-end support covering system development, change implementation, testing, production deployment, incident management, problem investigation, system monitoring, documentation, and ongoing maintenance.
Through a combination of structured change management, comprehensive testing, proactive monitoring, and 24/7 global technical support, I-Xeon has helped the client maintain stable and reliable packaging and labelling operations across its international manufacturing network. The engagement supports continuous system improvements, rapid incident resolution, and minimal production disruption while providing a dependable long-term support structure for business-critical operations.
End-to-End Change Management
I-Xeon manages packaging and labelling system changes from initial requirements through development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation verification.
- Requirement Assessment: Review business needs, technical dependencies, label components, and potential production impact.
- Development & Enhancement: Create new labels, enhance existing layouts, update data mappings, business rules, and printing interfaces.
- Testing & Validation: Conduct development, QA, regression, printing, interface, and production testing.
- Deployment & Verification: Support production release and verify system functionality after implementation.
Global 24/7 Technical Support
I-Xeon provides technical support for business-critical packaging and labelling operations across 24 manufacturing sites worldwide.
- Global Coverage: Continuous support across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America through four defined service windows.
- Incident Management: Investigate printing, application, interface, database, and server-related issues.
- Root-Cause Resolution: Identify causes, implement fixes or workarounds, and coordinate complex issues with relevant software providers.
- SLA Performance: Support incidents according to agreed service levels, achieving almost 100% SLA performance.
Proactive Monitoring & Preventive Maintenance
I-Xeon monitors critical system components to detect potential issues early, reduce recurring incidents, and maintain stable operations.
- Print Monitoring: Monitor print jobs, queues, processing status, and abnormal printing behaviour.
- System Monitoring: Track application availability, server resources, databases, and system-generated errors.
- Preventive Maintenance: Address warning signs before they develop into production-impacting incidents.
- Continuous Improvement: Analyse recurring issues to identify permanent solutions and improve long-term system stability.
Results and Benefits
End-to-end support for 24 manufacturing sites across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, ensuring technical assistance is available across different locations and time zones.
Global Operational Coverage
Incidents are consistently managed and resolved according to agreed service-level requirements, achieving almost 100% SLA performance and supporting reliable production operations.
Almost 100% SLA Performance
Structured testing, rapid incident response, and post-deployment verification help reduce operational risks and minimise disruption to business-critical packaging and labelling activities.
Minimal Production Disruption
Proactive monitoring, preventive maintenance, and recurring-incident analysis help detect potential issues earlier, reduce repeated failures, and strengthen long-term system reliability.