Our consulting services
Focus on helping organizations optimize their manufacturing processes by leveraging SAP’s suite of solutions. These services are designed to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in production operations, and they cover various aspects of manufacturing, from planning to execution and beyond. Below is an overview of our SAP Manufacturing and Production consulting services:
SAP S/4HANA for Manufacturing
- Implementation Services: Consultants assist in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA, tailored specifically for manufacturing operations. This includes setting up modules such as Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), and Plant Maintenance (PM).
- Migration Services: For organizations moving from legacy systems or older SAP versions (e.g., SAP ECC) to SAP S/4HANA, consulting services include data migration, system configuration, and process reengineering.
- Customization and Integration: Tailoring SAP S/4HANA to meet the specific needs of the manufacturing environment, including integration with other enterprise systems like ERP, CRM, and SCM.
SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC)
- Cloud Strategy and Implementation: Consulting services to help organizations adopt SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud, which offers cloud-based manufacturing execution and insights.
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Integration: Integrating SAP DMC with existing MES systems to enhance real-time visibility, production execution, and performance analysis.
- Predictive Maintenance and Analytics: Leveraging SAP DMC's predictive analytics capabilities to optimize maintenance schedules and reduce equipment downtime.
SAP Manufacturing Execution (SAP ME)
- Shop Floor Control and Execution: Implementing SAP ME to manage shop floor activities, track production orders, and ensure quality control.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Setting up real-time monitoring and data collection to provide visibility into production processes, allowing for quick decision-making and problem resolution.
- Workforce and Resource Management: Optimizing workforce utilization and resource allocation using SAP ME’s features for scheduling, performance tracking, and reporting.
SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
- Warehouse and Inventory Optimization: Implementing SAP EWM to streamline warehouse operations, including inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
- Integration with Production: Integrating warehouse management with production planning and execution to ensure timely material availability and reduce lead times.
- Automation and Robotics: Consulting services for integrating automated systems and robotics with SAP EWM to enhance warehouse efficiency.
SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)
- Maintenance Strategy Development: Consulting on the development and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies using SAP PM.
- Asset Management: Implementing SAP PM for comprehensive asset management, including equipment tracking, maintenance scheduling, and cost management.
- Integration with IoT: Leveraging IoT data for predictive maintenance, ensuring that maintenance activities are triggered based on real-time equipment conditions.
SAP Quality Management (QM)
- Quality Control and Compliance: Implementing SAP QM to manage quality inspections, compliance tracking, and defect management throughout the production process.
- Continuous Improvement: Setting up processes within SAP QM to support continuous improvement initiatives, such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
- Integration with MES and PLM: Integrating SAP QM with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to ensure quality is maintained from design to delivery.
SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII)
- Shop Floor to Top Floor Integration: Implementing SAP MII to bridge the gap between shop floor systems (e.g., SCADA, MES) and enterprise systems (e.g., ERP), providing real-time visibility and analytics.
- Operational Intelligence: Using SAP MII to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
- Custom Dashboards and Reporting: Developing customized dashboards and reports in SAP MII to provide actionable insights for decision-makers.
SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
- Compliance Management: Implementing SAP EHS to manage regulatory compliance related to environmental, health, and safety standards in manufacturing operations.
- Risk Management: Consulting on risk assessment and mitigation strategies using SAP EHS tools to ensure a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.
- Incident Management: Setting up processes for tracking and managing incidents, near misses, and corrective actions within SAP EHS.
Key Focus Areas in SAP Manufacturing and Production Consulting
Digital Transformation
Assisting organizations in adopting digital manufacturing technologies, including IoT, AI, and machine learning, to create smart factories and improve production efficiency.
Process Optimization
Streamlining manufacturing processes by implementing best practices and SAP solutions that reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance productivity.
Data Analytics and Reporting
Enabling advanced analytics and reporting capabilities within SAP systems to provide real-time insights into manufacturing operations, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Sustainability and Compliance
Helping organizations integrate sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations through SAP solutions.
Change Management and Training
Providing change management support and training to ensure that employees can effectively use new SAP tools and processes, driving successful adoption and long-term benefits.
Conclusion
Our consulting services offer a comprehensive approach to optimizing production processes, from planning and execution to quality management and maintenance. By leveraging SAP’s suite of tools, consultants help organizations achieve greater efficiency, cost savings, and product quality, while also supporting digital transformation and compliance efforts. The focus on integration, real-time data, and process optimization ensures that manufacturing operations are aligned with overall business goals.
