SAP IBP for special machine construction
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Integrated planning for individual and complex projects
Optimize your entire maintenance and project planning – from procurement and spare parts planning to deployment planning – with a solution specifically tailored to the complex requirements of special machine construction.
Challenges in planning in special machine construction
Special-purpose machinery manufacturing faces a multitude of complex challenges. These require precise, flexible, and data-driven planning processes to avoid project delays while ensuring high adherence to schedules and cost-effective production.
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Individual and small series production with a high variety of variants – each machine is unique with specific requirements
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Long project durations and complex dependencies – planning must synchronize design, purchasing and production
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Global supply chains and bottleneck management – long procurement times and volatile markets require proactive management.
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High level of coordination between design, purchasing and production – delays in one phase immediately impact the entire project.
Those who successfully master these challenges secure a clear competitive advantage – and at the same time increase the efficiency, profitability and future viability of the company.
How SAP IBP is transforming special machine manufacturing
Early warning systems and real-time transparency
Maintain an overview of bottlenecks, schedule risks and cost deviations at all times – as well as projects, maintenance plans, supply chains and resources.
Scenario planning & what-if analyses
Simulation of various market developments, bottleneck situations or engineering changes in order to make well-founded decisions and secure alternatives.
MRO process for stable supply chains
Coordinated processes between purchasing, design, production, logistics and service increase planning accuracy and ensure adherence to deadlines.
Integration with SAP ERP (S/4HANA, ECC or third-party systems) and production systems
Seamless integration with existing systems prevents media disruption and ensures consistent planning processes.
Direct connection to SAP Project System (SAP PS)
Enables end-to-end project and resource planning from the rough plan to operational control. Project structures, milestones, and budgets from SAP PS are automatically incorporated into demand, capacity, and material planning in SAP IBP.
Advantages for special machine construction with SAP IBP
Reduzierte Logistikkosten
Demand-based procurement and production planning reduces expensive special transports, optimizes transport routes and lowers storage and freight costs.
More efficient use of resources
Optimized planning of personnel, machines and material flows prevents over- or under-utilization and increases productivity.
Higher adherence to deadlines
Precise capacity planning and transparent material availability minimize project delays and ensure on-time deliveries.
Synergy from SAP IBP & SAP PS, PP, MM
The close integration with the project system, production planning and materials management ensures consistent data, end-to-end processes and a solid basis for sound decisions.
Your benefits at a glance
With SAP IBP, you can increase on-time delivery, reduce costs, and optimize your resources – specifically tailored to the requirements of special-purpose machinery manufacturing: