SAP Manufacturing Execution
(SAP ME)
Automated and digitalized production processes have numerous advantages in discrete manufacturing settings, provided that you have the right solutions. SAP Manufacturing Execution (SAP ME) is a web-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) that is part of the SAP Digital Manufacturing Suite. It is a production management system that specifically focuses on production and related processes. Consequently, it is an essential aspect of a comprehensive digitalization strategy.
Tasks and functions of SAP ME
The range of tasks performed by SAP ME, including as part of a digital factory, is broad. It comprises the following functions:
Manage working hours, absences, and payslips effortlessly with our Personnel Time Management tool. Compliant with all rules and regulations.
SAP ME tracks what is made, when, and by whom. It assigns IDs for detailed tracking of materials and processes for batches and parts.
Shift managers can now quickly and easily deploy personnel using the flexible tools in the Shift Planning component, leaving behind the need for advance scheduling and saving of operation plans.
Need to change production during operations? An Engineering Change Order allows modifying orders in real-time, regardless of whether they are planned or already released.
Employees and machines collaboratively track production time through the use of time stamps, ultimately aiding in the optimization of various processes while guaranteeing adherence to all rules and regulations.
Randomly sampling plants is the most reliable way to ensure their products are high-quality. SAP ME provides necessary data and solutions, whether following ANSI standards or established plans.
SAP ME provides around 50 templates for WIP (work in progress) reports to help streamline production processes and optimize resource utilization.
The ERP system combined with MES provides a comprehensive view of production processes and resources, including materials and work plans.
One effective way to improve and streamline your processes is by utilizing non-conformance codes. With these codes in place, you can swiftly identify and address process variances, ultimately expediting the implementation of necessary countermeasures.
The CNC recipes function maximizes material and labor resources. A recipe workbench streamlines intermediate stages.
SAP ME ensures smooth interaction between production and related processes. The Queue Monitor tracks activities and ERP-MES interaction.
In a digital factory, workers use electronic work instructions instead of paper records. These instructions include documents, images, and visual aids to help them complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
The Production Operator Dashboard (POD) allows workers to oversee and control production processes easily. All modules can be customized without requiring programming knowledge.
Efficiently manage equipment performance with clear KPIs to minimize downtimes and receive timely alerts.
Uniformly assigning and tracking tools is made easy with SAP ME. This system also simplifies management of fixed tool groups by capturing relevant information on operating facilities.
SPC analyzes processes and gives feedback to maintain quality and prevent deviations.
SAP ME captures real-time machine data and integrates it with production and ERP information using SAP PCo.
Ensure qualified workers with SAP ME Skill Certification to maintain product quality.
SAP ME records valuable production data in real-time to identify inefficiencies and apply necessary solutions.
SAP ME monitors machinery to prevent unplanned downtime, saving money. It also helps improve operations over time.
SAP Manufacturing Execution: integrated with the SAP ecosystem
SAP ME functions integrate with SAP ERP modules to combine production and business data. This maximizes benefits from both solutions. The components optimized for integration include vertical and horizontal SAP Manufacturing Execution.
- SAP Extended Warehouse Management
- SAP Enterprise Resource Planning
- SAP Production Engineering & Operation
- SAP Resource Orchestration
What are the benefits of SAP ME?
Comprehensive integration
SAP ME can seamlessly integrate into diverse production environments.
Synergies
SAP ME enhances manufacturing performance and supply chain management, resulting in increased productivity and improved business outcomes.
Real-world analysis
Combining all of the relevant data is critical to making fact-based decisions quickly. By taking into account a comprehensive range of information, it's possible to arrive at well-informed conclusions with ease.
Increased transparency
Fixing weaknesses in glass production processes improves product quality and reduces scrap rates.
Global availability
SAP ME gives you access to worldwide production data and product histories, benefiting the entire company with new information.
Central source of information
SAP ME provides manufacturers with a streamlined solution for accessing critical global data pertaining to customer product batches, ensuring a swift and efficient process.
SAP ME: Examples
SAP ME is a key driver for fully digitalised manufacturing in line with Industry 4.0 and the basis for many different shop-floor innovations. Here are two examples:
Paperless factory
Digitizing the shop floor increases transparency and allows for easy access to all data 24/7. Paperwork can be accessed and viewed anywhere with just a touch or click, saving time and money. It’s a gateway to the digital age of industry.
Complex products
Manufacturers in mechanical engineering face the challenge of complex products. Integrating SAP ME and SAP ERP standardizes processes, increasing efficiency with automation.
Zircoo– your partner for SAP ME
Maximizing efficiency across all facets of discrete manufacturing is achievable through production control and management with SAP ME. Whether it’s streamlining workshop-based production or orchestrating complex assembly processes in diverse manufacturing environments, SAP ME presents substantial potential. However, realizing the full benefits of SAP ME requires more than just technical proficiency—it demands a seasoned partner with comprehensive expertise in integration, extending beyond the ERP landscape to encompass additional production systems like SAP MII.
With our firm roots in industrial manufacturing embedded in the essence of Zircoo, we possess an innate understanding of the sector’s intricacies and requirements. As SAP partners since inception, we collaborate closely with our clients to craft tailored solutions. As a full-service provider, we offer end-to-end support, from initial planning through implementation, complemented by consulting, hosting, and ongoing operation via our Application Management Services. We’ll navigate you through the pivotal stages of your journey towards digitized manufacturing.
FAQ: SAP ME
SAP ME is a web-based MES used to digitize production processes on the shop floor, and execute them automatically. The SAP Digital Manufacturing Suite combines SAP ME with SAP MII and DMC, integrating production data with ERP information to achieve maximum efficiencies.
SAP ME can integrate with SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for optimised processes. It allows the creation of graphical reports with uniform KPIs and manages production-related workflows efficiently through tool, order, and staff resource scheduling.
SAP ME can be integrated with both on-premises environments and cloud-based ERP systems like S/4HANA Cloud via CPI. This flexible integration allows manufacturing companies to combine SAP ME with their ERP system of choice for a comprehensive overview of their processes.