Part of the Food Manufacturers series
Every minute counts in the food industry: in production, during shift changes, in quality assurance and ultimately in payroll accounting. However, when time data is transferred back and forth between time tracking, HR and SAP, unnecessary manual work, errors and time losses can quickly arise. ZEUS® makes working time available exactly where it is needed and connects it seamlessly with SAP. This turns individual time entries into reliable data for end-to-end processes, greater transparency and less administrative effort.
Shift starts, breaks, overtime, premiums and absences: food production generates large amounts of time data every day. At the same time, HR processes, payroll accounting and business management are often handled through SAP. When data is transferred manually or maintained in multiple systems, this not only takes time but also increases the risk of errors.
With ZEUS®, working hours can be reliably recorded directly at the terminal, via mobile devices or at other recording points and made available for further processing. Through the connection to SAP, relevant time data is automatically transferred to the corresponding processes. This creates a seamless flow of data instead of manual transfers.
In the food industry, time tracking starts where the working day takes place: directly in production. With ZEUS® Time and Attendance, employees can reliably record their working hours at ISGUS terminals or via mobile devices. This includes not only clocking in and out, but also breaks, business trips, absences, overtime and other relevant time types. Especially with changing shifts, part-time working models, night work or seasonal production peaks, centralised time recording provides a reliable data foundation.
The recorded time data is then made available for further HR processes. This means working hours do not have to be entered multiple times or compiled from different systems. ZEUS® CONNECT 4 FOR SAP HCM connects time tracking with SAP and enables structured data exchange between the systems.
Digital time tracking is particularly valuable when the recorded data can be processed further without unnecessary detours. This is exactly where the connection between ZEUS® and SAP comes in. Working time data from ZEUS® can be made available for processing in SAP, turning individual time entries into usable information for HR Management.
It is not just about traditional clocking in and out. Working time accounts, absences, premium hours, overtime, breaks and different time types can also be integrated into the end-to-end process. This reduces manual transfers and creates a consistent data foundation. HR therefore benefits from a much more structured process, from time recording through to further processing.
Early shifts, late shifts, night shifts, weekend work and changing shift models are part of everyday life in the food industry. ZEUS® Time and Attendance can map these different working time models in a structured way. Rules relating to working hours, breaks, premiums and working time accounts can be taken into account when processing the recorded times.
The integration with SAP ensures that relevant information does not remain isolated within the time tracking system. This creates a seamless flow of information, especially for employees with changing working hours and assignments. Data recorded at the terminal or via mobile devices can be made available for downstream HR processes. This creates transparency and makes it easier to monitor working time regulations, working time accounts and absences.
Manual data transfers are among the biggest time-consuming factors in administrative HR processes. When working hours are first recorded separately and then transferred to SAP, additional checks and potential sources of error arise. Connecting ZEUS® with SAP allows these processes to be automated to a much greater extent.
HR teams can access centrally available time data, check bookings and process relevant time information. At the same time, the data remains structured and traceable. ZEUS® provides specialised time tracking and Workforce Management functions, while SAP can continue to serve as the central platform for the corresponding HR processes. This allows both systems to complement each other instead of operating in parallel.
The real benefit of the integration becomes clear when time tracking is no longer viewed as an isolated application. Working hours form the basis for numerous other processes: from working time accounts and absences to overtime and premiums, as well as downstream HR and payroll processes.
With ZEUS® and SAP, these processes become connected. ZEUS® records and processes working time where it occurs, while the relevant information can be made available to SAP. This creates a seamless data foundation and reduces manual transfers between systems. For the food industry, this means one thing above all: less administrative effort, greater transparency and reliable time data for complex production and shift structures.
| Area | ZEUS® | SAP | Your benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working Time | Record clock-in, clock-out, breaks and working hours | Provide time data for SAP processes | Consistent and reliable time data |
| Shift Work | Map shift models, night work and changing working hours | Process relevant employee data | Map complex shift structures digitally |
| Absences | Manage holidays, sickness and other absences | Integrate absences into HR processes | Less duplicate data entry |
| Working Time Accounts | Manage balances, overtime and time deviations | Use time information for further processes | Greater transparency for HR |
| Premiums | Record and analyse premium-relevant working hours | Provide data for downstream SAP processes | Less manual effort |
| Data Transfer | Provide time data in a structured format | Import |
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