The robot moves the selected electronic component from the raw material storage area on the left to the assembly area in the center of the table. Next, the robot stages the appropriate plastic cap at the correct assembly position. This process demonstrates the ability to manufacture different variants of one product. For example, the assembly can include caps in various colors.
When creating the production order in SAP S/4HANA, the user selects the desired variant. The robot responds to this decision by staging the correct variant of the cap.
In the background, SAP Digital Manufacturing confirms the material staging operation, records which components have been used in the as-built record of the assembly, and updates the inventory. Through the integration, operation status updates and component consumption are sent to SAP S/4HANA. The following business benefits are demonstrated in the process step:
Automation and Efficiency: The use of robots streamlines the movement of components, reducing manual labor and increasing operational speed in the material staging and assembly process.
Flexibility and Customization: The robot adjusts its operation based on the selected variant, allowing for efficient customization to produce different product variants, which enhances market responsiveness.
Integration: Seamless interaction between SAP Digital Manufacturing and SAP S/4HANA ensures accurate tracking of materials and real-time updates, improving data synchronization and operational coordination.
Traceability: Recording components used in the as-built record enhances product traceability, ensuring compliance and aiding in quality control and recall processes.
Error Reduction: Automated systems reduce human error in component selection and assembly, ensuring accuracy in variant assembly and stage operations.