Workshop

SAP MII goes SAP DM

MII goes SAP DM Workshop

Rethinking digital manufacturing – workshop for your entry into SAP DM

This two-day workshop offers companies a practical insight into the SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) solution. Participants will learn about the architecture, functionalities and integration options of SAP DM and work together to develop a customized IT strategy for your transition to SAP Digital Manufacturing.

Our offer

  • Duration of the workshop: 2 days
  • Venue: In-house (also possible virtually by arrangement)

1. Workshop day

  • Introduction to SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM)

    • SAP DM as the successor to SAP MII and SAP ME
    • Advantages of a cloud-based MES solution
    • What makes SAP DM different from its predecessors
    • Architecture overview: Integration of SAP DM with SAP Core and Shopfloor

  • Technical architecture and integration

    • SAP DM as part of the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
    • Interfaces for machine and IoT connection
    • Security aspects and governance in the cloud
    • Availability/performance of SAP DM

  • Functional modules of SAP DM

    • SAP DM Execution: Control & monitoring of production processes
    • SAP DM Insight: Real-time analysis and reporting
    • SAP DM Intelligence: AI-supported optimization

  • Use cases & best practices

    • Successful use cases from the industry
    • Challenges & solutions when switching from SAP MII to SAP DM
    • Challenges in OT for communication to an MES system
    • Interactive discussion: Participants’ requirements

  • Live demo

    • Insight into the DM Fiori Lauchpad and main functions
    • First steps for configuration and customization

2. Workshop day

  • Hands on

    • Consolidation of the live demo
    • Independent configuration under guidance
    • Processing of a task including simulated machine connection

  • Strategy for the changeover

    • Migration paths from the current MES (e.g. SAP MII) to SAP DM
    • Joint development of a customized roadmap
    • Roadmap for implementation: quick wins & long-term strategy
    • License models and cost overview

  • Open discussion & Q&A

    • Answers to individual questions
    • Conclusion & key takeaways

Target group

Companies that use SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA and are planning to introduce a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or migrate their existing MES to the cloud.

Participants:

  • Production managers and production control
  • IT managers and SAP architects
  • Digitalization and innovation managers
  • Project managers of the MES implementation/SAP project

Your benefit

  • Strategic decision-making basis – Participants receive sound information about SAP DM in order to make an informed decision about the migration from SAP MII to SAP DM or the introduction of a new MES.
  • Practical insights & hands-on experience – Through live demos and practical exercises, participants experience SAP DM in action and learn how to apply the first configuration steps themselves.
  • Individual IT architecture & migration strategy – Together, a customized roadmap for the integration or migration of SAP DM is developed, tailored to the company’s existing IT landscape.
  • Future-proofing & cost efficiency – The workshop helps companies to react early to the end of SAP MII support by 2030 and to take advantage of a cloud-based solution for reduced infrastructure costs and better scalability.
  • Expert knowledge & best practices – Participants benefit from the many years of experience of SAP consultants, receive best practices from the industry and can discuss individual questions and challenges.

To be prepared by the customer

  • Existing system architecture & middleware for MES communication
  • Planned processes and requirements for the MES
  • Expectations for MES integration

Advantages of SAP DM

  • Future-proof: Support for SAP MII ends on 31.12.2030
  • Cost efficiency: Reduced infrastructure costs thanks to cloud approach
  • Real-time data processing: Improved transparency, faster decisions and reduction of incorrect entries
  • IoT capabilities: Linking people, machines & processes
  • Focus: The worker can concentrate on their value-adding activity as the machine takes over feedback

Make an appointment for your SAP MII goes SAP DM workshop now!

Your
contact

Karl-Heinz Ridder
Sales Manager
Tel.: +49 441 309006-0
E-Mail: vertrieb@ba-gmbh.com

Karl Heinz Ridder Sales Manager BA Business Advice GmbH