SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM, Formerly SAP DMC) - Engineering Industries eXcellence

Manufacturing Challenges

Manufacturers have embraced automation, computerization and digitalization to increase the efficiency of their operations. Yet, information may not move smoothly within the plant, across locations or to the enterprise level. This lack of visibility can hinder the use of AI and machine learning, while senior leadership and executives may find it more difficult to make decisions without access to real-time, synchronized data.

Common disconnected manufacturing challenges often have manual and paper processes, IT and OT inefficiencies, different definitions and standards, insights into local operations only, lack of visibility and synchronization between departments and inability to scale or contract based on market needs.

SAP Digital Manufacturing helps address these issues by connecting people, processes and systems, including on-premises solutions, for global insight into design, production and results.

About SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM)

Industry 4.0 is about collecting, analyzing and applying data so your operations can become service-based to handle mass customization. One of the ways to connect processes, information and communication is with cloud solutions. SAP Digital Manufacturing is a solution enabling the deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies to the cloud that extends the capabilities of on-premises applications.

SAP Digital Manufacturing enables seamless analysis and execution. The SaaS solution integrates your production equipment into your enterprise systems for the automatic sharing of information in real-time as well as access to advanced analytics that support timely decision making. The data helps you monitor performance, production-related issues and increases traceability while making your manufacturing operations more efficient and scalable.

Source: SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM)

Target Industrial Sectors

Automotive
Discrete & process manufacturing
Chemicals
Electronics & electronic appliances
Pharmaceuticals

Features of SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM)

Out-of-the-box integration with SAP S/4 HANA and SAP ERP, plus SAP ME and SAP MII
Pre-configured industry standard manufacturing key performance indicators (KPIs) with the ability to customize
Advanced analytics for pattern detection and personalized performance improvements
Real-time visibility into manufacturing processes locally or across all global operations
Resource optimization based on current workflows and Industry 4.0 scenarios

Benefits of SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM)

Improving visibility in your extended supply chain from suppliers to OEMs to logistics partners
Access to data from multiple systems (automation and operation) at the global and plant levels for performance adjustments and troubleshooting
Feed the information into advanced algorithms and machine learning for quicker assessment and resolution of quality and productivity issues
Enhancing continuous improvement initiatives with AI, machine learning and root-cause analysis
Increasing customer satisfaction with customization while maintaining margin, product variability, productivity and quality

Engineering's Expertise

Engineering Industries eXcellence is a long-standing trusted SAP partner and strategic advisor for digital transformation that helps businesses connect their manufacturing operations and improve productivity. Our team of Industry 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing specialists has cross-industry expertise within the process and discrete manufacturing sectors and is able to provide support at each stage of your journey from implementation to customization.

Demo: AI-Powered Manufacturing with SAP DM

In this demo, our experts showcase the power of artificial intelligence (AI) within SAP DM. The video features two AI technologies—Agentic AI and Vision AI—working together to streamline and enhance manufacturing execution. Watch as a production order is created through simple voice commands and processed without the need for operator training. Then, see how Vision AI visually confirms product data, checks inventory stock, validates safety compliance and even detects production errors like missing parts, automatically assigning reason codes. This demo highlights how AI can improve quality, enforce safety, reduce manual input and provide more accurate reporting for better decision-making on the shop floor.