Designed to connect processes, data, and stakeholders, the solution makes industrial operations more intelligent, more responsive, and better aligned with evolving market requirements.
Automation of repetitive, low-value activities
Greater flexibility in production order execution
Real-time data integration to support faster and more informed decision-making
The platform integrates natively with other key activities:
Planning (MP&S)
Warehouse management (EWM)
Quality management (in-process QM controls)
Workforce and skills management (SuccessFactors)
This end-to-end consistency reduces information silos and increases shop-floor reliability.
The platform provides advanced operational monitoring capabilities:
KPI tracking supported by advanced analytics and AI
Centralised visibility from the production site to executive management
Improved anticipation of performance deviations and incidents
This cross-functional transparency strengthens alignment between production, supply chain, and leadership teams.
SAP Digital Manufacturing integrates seamlessly within the SAP ecosystem while extending collaboration beyond it:
Connectivity with SAP ERP and supply chain solutions
Integration with external partners, including customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
Edge computing capabilities that enable local data capture and processing, even without continuous cloud connectivity
Support for structured quality methodologies such as 8D, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys
Sustainability and industrial resilience
The platform also contributes to longer-term objectives:
Improved industrial risk management
Reduced scrap and production losses
Promotion of more sustainable and responsible manufacturing practices
Based on our field experience, SAP Digital Manufacturing is particularly relevant in:
Manufacturing : yield improvement and scrap reduction
Aerospace & defence : strengthened traceability and compliance
Automotive : coordination across complex supply networks
Pharmaceutical: real-time quality control and strict regulatory compliance
SAP Digital Manufacturing is built on a modern, scalable architecture:
Cloud-native solution running on SAP Business Technology Platform
Hybrid architecture enabling local data capture without permanent cloud connectivity
24/7 support and integration with collaboration tools
It is suitable for organisations of all sizes, from mid-market companies to large global enterprises.
Observed benefits include:
Reduced production costs through automation, fewer errors, and lower unplanned downtime
Increased productivity through intuitive interfaces and streamlined workflows
An estimated ROI that can reach up to 300% over three years, depending on company size and digital maturity
Additional long-term benefits include:
Improved customer satisfaction
Lower preventive maintenance costs
Faster product innovation cycles
At HRC Consulting, we consider SAP Digital Manufacturing a strategic tool for industrial organisations seeking to modernise production and fully embrace Industry 4.0.
Our teams support clients from initial scoping through deployment and adoption, with a clear objective: delivering pragmatic and sustainable industrial performance improvement.