What types of manufacturing can SAP do?

SAP ERP solutions support discrete, process, made-to-stock, engineer-to-order, and made-to-order manufacturing.

How does SAP for manufacturing support production planning and scheduling?

SAP ERP solutions help manufacturers stay on top of projects with real-time, cross-functional reporting, including manufacturing and logistics management, cost accounting, and controlling.

How does SAP for manufacturing support quality control (QC)?

SAP ERP solutions empower users to plan and execute quality tests during the material flow, from initial procurement through the manufacturing process.

Is SAP for manufacturing easy to integrate with other business systems?

Yes. SAP ERP solutions are easy to integrate with other business applications using an integration platform as a service (iPaaS) solution.

SAP Business One Manufacturing

THE CHALLENGE

Today’s Manufacturing Challenges

As the market gets more competitive and complex, manufacturing companies are facing unique challenges.

Supply chain complexities: Challenges in streamlining procurement, production planning and inventory management. Complexities related to shipping, international trade, and currency fluctuations.

Controlling production costs: Challenges managing production costs. Struggles accessing accurate, real-time reports to make faster business decisions.

Managing product configurations and quality assurance: Complexities handling product structures, variations, and customisation requirements. Challenges managing quality control standards and related reporting.

Regulatory compliance and reporting: Stringent manufacturing regulations and compliance with regulatory reporting requirements. Intricacies of manufacturing operations, which can complicate reporting and analysis.

Quality assurance: Challenges integrating quality control standards and related reporting.

Lack of integration: Struggles with specialised manufacturing software that’s disconnected from other systems.

Workforce and asset management: Struggles with talent and scheduling. Challenges tracking and optimising asset utilisation, maintenance schedules, and equipment performance.

Environmental sustainability challenges: Complexities with managing the environmental impacts of manufacturing processes and reporting on sustainability goals.

Adapt Faster

Adapt quickly to changes that occur both upstream and downstream and optimise supply chain management.

Stay On Time and Schedule

Provide reliable delivery times by reducing lead times and optimising processes.

Drive Higher Direct Utilisation Rates

Enhance machine and labour utilisation rates by improving efficiencies with fewer indirect labour hours.

Quote More Accurately

Provide detailed quotes and efficiently manage employees, resources, and materials.

Improve Customer Satisfaction

Use advanced quality controls to ensure your customers are getting high-quality products.

Reduce Preproduction Time

Start projects faster with improved planning, communications, and responsiveness to ever-changing requirements.

Industry Experience

With 20+ years of experience and a global presence, we’ve worked with hundreds of clients in the industry and understand its unique opportunities and challenges.

Proven Process

Our certified consultants will work with you, start to finish, to uncover your needs and implement a solution that’s right for your business, goals, and budget.