What is SAP Digital Manufacturing?

SAP Digital Manufacturing is a cloud-based solution that supports companies in digitizing and optimizing their manufacturing processes through real-time data analysis and automation. It integrates and networks machines, production systems and business processes to increase efficiency and transparency in production. Are you looking for advice on SAP Digital Manufacturing? The SAP certified experts from BALTX.COM are happy to help.

What are the advantages of SAP DM?

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How do I migrate from MES to SAP DM?

Migrating from an on-premise MES to SAP Digital Manufacturing requires creating a detailed migration plan that includes data transfer, system architecture adjustments, and integration of existing processes. The data and systems are then gradually transferred to the SAP DM cloud, with continuous testing and adjustments to ensure all functions operate smoothly and efficiently. The SAP certified HANA experts from BALTX.COM are happy to help.

What is a Digital Factory?

A Digital Factory is a fully connected and digitized production environment where all machines, systems, and processes are integrated through information and communication technologies. It utilizes data analytics, automation, and IoT to maximize the efficiency, flexibility, and transparency of manufacturing processes. The SAP certified HANA experts from BALTX.COM are happy to help.

How do I integrate Artificial Intelligence into the shop floor?

To integrate artificial intelligence into the shop floor, companies can use SAP Digital Manufacturing to develop and implement AI models that analyze real-time sensor and machine data. This integration enables predictive maintenance, process optimization, and quality control by seamlessly connecting AI algorithms with production systems and processes. The SAP certified HANA experts from BALTX.COM are happy to help.

SAP Digital Manufacturing – SAP Technology & Security

The future of the smart factory

SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) is the comprehensive solution for optimizing and automating manufacturing processes in the digital factory. This powerful software provides smart factory specialists with the tools they need to increase efficiency, make optimum use of resources and monitor production in real time.

SAP Digital Manufacturing offers digital factory and smart factory specialists a holistic solution to optimize and automate manufacturing processes. With a user-friendly interface, powerful analysis tools and comprehensive integration options, SAP DM is the key to more efficient and intelligent production. By using real-time data and advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning, companies can increase their competitiveness and meet the requirements of Industry 4.0.

Experience the future of intelligent manufacturing with SAP Digital Manufacturing and transform your production into a state-of-the-art, networked and efficient smart factory.

We are happy to support you in the following job profiles:

Digital Manufacturing Consultant	Application and process consulting for production planning, scheduling and manufacturing execution. Implementation of conception workshops and creation of project plans. Advice on migration from the current SAP ME to SAP Digital Manufacturing. Creating and maintaining the backlog and accompanying the development cycle through testing to go-live.
SAP Basis Administrator	An SAP Digital Manufacturing Basis Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of the SAP Digital Manufacturing infrastructure to ensure a stable and efficient system landscape. They monitor system performance, carry out regular updates and backups and support the integration of manufacturing systems and SAP applications to ensure smooth operation.
Development	An SAP Digital Manufacturing developer designs, develops and implements tailor-made solutions for the digitalization and optimization of manufacturing processes based on SAP Digital Manufacturing. They integrate various systems and technologies to ensure seamless communication and data processing between machines, production equipment and SAP applications.
Solution Architect	Ein SAP Digital Manufacturing Solution Architect entwickelt umfassende Architekturstrategien und -lösungen für die Implementierung und Integration von SAP Digital Manufacturing innerhalb einer Unternehmensumgebung. Er analysiert Geschäftsanforderungen, entwirft technische Spezifikationen und koordiniert die Umsetzung von Projekten, um eine optimale Nutzung und Skalierbarkeit der digitalen Fertigungssysteme sicherzustellen.

We are happy to support you in the following areas:

SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM)	SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM) is a cloud-based SaaS solution that enables companies to digitize and optimize their manufacturing processes. It provides real-time insights and analytics to improve production performance and increase efficiency through automation and connected systems.
SAP DM – Production Operator Dashboard (POD) Designer	The Production Operator Dashboard (POD) is a central tool for the digitalization of production processes in the smart factory, enabling seamless interaction between production employees and production data. With its modular plug-in layout, the POD can be customized and optimized without the need for additional custom code, making production processes more efficient and transparent. Especially for digital factory specialists, the POD offers extensive configuration options to improve production control through customizable and user-defined plug-ins and maximize productivity on the shop floor.
SAP DM – Production Process Designer (PPD)	The Production Process Designer (PPD) is a powerful tool for Digital Factory and Smart Factory specialists to efficiently model and optimize production processes. With the PPD app, you can create detailed production process designs that define machine interactions, rules, actions and workflows to ensure smooth execution on the store floor. With the ability to manage and debug different process versions, the PPD enables continuous improvement and customization of production processes, resulting in increased productivity and transparency in manufacturing.
SAP BTP	The SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a cloud innovation platform optimized for SAP applications that combines functions for application development, data management, analytics, integration, automation and artificial intelligence in a central environment. It enables Digital Factory and Smart Factory specialists to quickly develop and adapt business processes, increasing efficiency and productivity. By using low-code and per-code tools, preconfigured data models and comprehensive integration, SAP BTP offers a flexible and secure solution for the implementation of business-critical innovations and the digitalization of individual working methods.
SAP Cloud Connector	The SAP Cloud Connector is an application for the Digital Factory that enables a secure connection between SAP cloud products and a company’s internal on-premises systems. It acts as a secure communication bridge initiated from the internal infrastructure and ensures that no sensitive systems are directly exposed to the internet, minimizing security risks. This technology allows organizations to seamlessly extend and integrate their business processes, efficiently move data between on-premises and cloud environments, and create comprehensive analytics and reports in the cloud without compromising security.
SAP MII	SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII) is an on-premise application that is part of the SAP Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and has not shown any new development activities on the SAP roadmap since 2021. This solution enables digital factory and smart factory specialists to optimize production processes through real-time analysis and the integration of people, materials, methods and machines. With SAP MII, companies can monitor their production processes in real time, improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and use big data analytics to create a seamless connection between manufacturing and business processes.
SAP ME	SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME) is an on-premise application and an integral part of the SAP Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which has not shown any new development activities on the SAP roadmap since 2021. This solution enables Digital Factory and Smart Factory specialists to digitize and optimize their manufacturing processes by ensuring near real-time visibility and traceability. With SAP ME, companies can increase the reliability of their production, automate centralized processes and gain detailed insights into their operations to improve efficiency and quality.
SAP PCo	SAP Plant Connectivity (PCo) is an on-premise application and part of the SAP Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which has not shown any new development activities on the SAP roadmap since 2021. This solution, based on a .net application, enables seamless and secure data integration between SAP systems and a variety of industry-specific standard data sources, such as process control systems and plant historian systems. SAP PCo supports the real-time transfer and processing of production data, which contributes to improved transparency, more efficient production processes and better decision-making.
SAP ProdCon	SAP Production Connector (ProdCon) is an on-premise application and part of SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM) that enables the integration of machines and devices on the store floor with SAP DM. This Windows-based application supports the data flow between manufacturing systems and SAP Digital Manufacturing by enabling seamless end-to-end processes from planning to execution. With its .NET-based architecture and containerization capability, SAP Production Connector provides a flexible and scalable solution for integrating production data and improving manufacturing performance.
SAP HANA	SAP HANA acts as a powerful in-memory database for SAP ME and SAP MII that, in conjunction with SAP NetWeaver, enables fast processing and analysis of large amounts of data. It supports real-time analysis and reporting by efficiently storing and retrieving large amounts of production and operational data. In combination with SAP NetWeaver, SAP HANA ensures optimized performance and seamless integration of data into business processes.
SAP NetWeaver	SAP NetWeaver serves as the technical platform and integration layer for SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME) and SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII), enabling seamless communication and data management between different SAP applications and external systems. It provides the application server on which SAP ME and SAP MII run and offers functions for user administration and security. In addition, SAP NetWeaver supports the development and extension of applications to meet specific business requirements.