Process XE vs. SAP Manufacturing Execution vs. Total Production Optimization

Process XE is user-friendly for entry level person as it is having section lock feature to minimize the operator error. Most useful benifit is paper minimize and it's archival. Process XE less appropriate when un availability due to unavailability of the server as it's cloud software. Also re entry multiple times when same equipment is used at multiple places in batch record as it shall be auto fetched.

SAP Manufacturing Execution is suitable for desecrate manufacturing. For the complex routing of the product, this software ensures users do not by mistake start executing the wrong steps. This is the best tool to track and work on nonconformance and rework scenarios. This is most suitable when the landscape has SAP ERP in place.

Incentivized

• Process order Sync.
• Multiple user level
• Cloud software SAAS
• User friendly

• Visual routing ensures the production line layout is as appropriate as shown on the application.
• Production house needs a lot of data to do an in-process inspection of the product. ERP might not need that. SAP ME provides that place to do every data collection.
• Nonconformance functionality ensures when needed the product goes to the appropriate station to get repaired. Also, data collection can raise NC and can move the product to a particular station to get an issue corrected.
• All the information is well integrated with SAP ERP and makes SAP ME more valuable for the organization.
• SAP MII also comes along with SAP ME helps to get the application well integrated with the shop floor equipment.

Incentivized

• Sync with automated machine to fetch Data
• Automated entry in logbook of equipment
• Login with fingerprint

• ODS or the BI part of the ME needed more improvement.
• The archiving job needs to be more robust.
• Database indexes need to me more analyzed and setup as per the organization requirement.
• SAP MII UI integration plugin to be developed for increased usability of this application.

Incentivized

Easy documentation and support during the development was better with Process XE compare to former. Also prompt response and easy meeting in person as it is nearby in same location. Cost effective is also played important role.

There was no product evaluated before using SAP ME. This replaced the custom homegrown MES system. The custom MES system had a lot of issues with the integration with SAP ERP. While evaluating the situation, SAP MII was the initial tool used to create the integration of the custom MES. We later found the fully functional tool SAP ME off the shelf had several functionalities out of the box.

Incentivized

• Huge Paper saving leads to Capex saving
• Minimize entry error as field is applied with condition
• Auto fetching to be implemented which is needed

• Production house is more efficient now.
• Less paperwork improved means less unproductive work on the shop floor.
• Regulatory audits are more efficient.

Incentivized