SAP Digital Manufacturing is a cloud-based solution designed to optimize manufacturing operations for discrete and process industries. It integrates seamlessly with enterprise and shop floor systems to provide real-time visibility and control, orchestrating the manufacturing process from end to end.
Core Components of SAP Digital Manufacturing:

Execution
- Manage and control manufacturing and shop floor operations.
- Make informed decisions to increase productivity and performance with real-time insights.
- Integrates business systems with the shop floor, providing complete component and material-level visibility for both single and global installations.
Insights
- Monitor production using standard and custom manufacturing KPIs based on data delivered by SAP Digital Manufacturing.
- Drive continuous improvement and track and compare performance across your enterprise, using Insights.
Resource Orchestration (REO)
- Enable production supervisors and shop floor controllers to control and monitor events on the shop floor.
- Provides flexibility to shop floor supervisors for dispatching and scheduling operations to effectively utilize available resources.
Automation
- Implements a network of all systems and their interoperability within one model.
- Maintains a central overview of activities and resource states on the shop floor.
- Allows creation of digital twins of your equipment and connection of your manufacturing solution to the shop floor.
Issue Resolution
- Facilitates collaborative problem-solving processes between customers and suppliers.
- Supports identifying root causes of problems, taking actions to prevent such problems in the future, and documenting the problem-solving process.
- Records and centralizes all findings systematically to ensure a transparent start-to-finish remediation process.
- Applies standardized methodologies, like 8D, for consistent resolution of quality issues.
Explore this Interactive Value Journey for Shop Floor Orchestration with SAP Digital Manufacturing.
How to Start Learning SAP Digital Manufacturing:
- Explore SAP Learning Journeys:
Discover SAP Learning Journeys related to SAP Digital Manufacturing. These structured learning paths offer comprehensive guidance on the skills and knowledge needed. Access them here.
- Utilize the SAP Digital Manufacturing Help Portal:
Find all essential product documentation, including the Configuration Guide and Security Guide, within the SAP Digital Manufacturing Help Portal.
- Engage with Experts:
Connect and engage with industry professionals on the SAP Digital Manufacturing Community page. This platform provides a rich opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange.
- Register for Webcasts:
Participate in SAP Digital Manufacturing webcasts to learn about new versions and enjoy deep dives through the SAP Digital Supply Chain Engagement Hub.
- Explore Interactive Value Journeys:
Delve into the Interactive Value Journeys for SAP Digital Manufacturing to gain insights into real-world applications and benefits.