SAP Manufacturing Execution (ME)
Manage and control manufacturing and shop floor operations.
Overview
SAP Manufacturing Execution (SAP ME) is a robust MES designed to manage and control production operations for discrete manufacturers. It acts as a bridge between ERP systems and the shop floor, providing real-time data for decision-making, complete product traceability, and process interlocking to ensure quality and efficiency in complex manufacturing environments.
✨ Key Features
- Order-based Production Execution
- WIP Tracking and Genealogy
- Automated Data Collection
- Labor Tracking
- Nonconformance Management
- As-Built Record / Device History Record (DHR)
- Integration with SAP ERP
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native, seamless integration with the broader SAP ERP ecosystem.
- Highly configurable and customizable to fit specific industry needs.
- Strong capabilities for complex discrete manufacturing and detailed traceability.
Unique Value: Provides a single, integrated source of truth for manufacturing operations that is deeply connected with enterprise business processes in SAP.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Providing shop-floor to top-floor operational visibility.
- Ensuring multi-level genealogy and traceability for the entire product lifecycle.
- Managing complex, multi-step production processes with interlocking and data collection.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple manufacturing operations not requiring deep ERP integration
- Process manufacturing (for which SAP PP-PI or other solutions are better suited)
- Companies not using the SAP ecosystem
🏆 Alternatives
Offers unparalleled native integration with SAP ERP, eliminating the need for complex middleware and reducing data synchronization issues that can occur with third-party MES solutions.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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