By Martin Gore, European Business Development Manager – Digital Manufacturing
Manufacturing is reaching a point where automation alone is not enough to remain competitive. It only has the power to boost productivity in certain areas. Therefore, you need to tap into the next stage, digital. It connects the four M’s – man, material, method and machine. This virtual synchronization creates an integrated intelligence that powers operations at every level and extends out into your entire supply chain.
While many of us rely on spreadsheets and emails to communicate information, it isn’t the most efficient way, especially for manufacturing. Now, imagine what your facility would look like accessing the same data as finance, suppliers, distributors or customers. Production lines adjust seamlessly as client orders or supply inventory changes. Accounting and finance would then update budgets and forecasts based on the same information.
Digital manufacturing offers many of those key capabilities and benefits. Watch our video for a 2-minute overview.
Some of the benefits seen are boosts in productivity of man, materials, and machine through better methods and decision making. There is increased value for your business from stabilized operations that generate cost-savings and new opportunities.
For more on SAP Manufacturing Intelligence & Integration, visit our page here. Then, if you’re ready to unlock the power of your 4 Ms, contact us here to start a conversation.
