FactoryTalk by Rockwell Automation vs. SAP Digital Manufacturing

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
FactoryTalk by Rockwell Automation
Score 7.5 out of 10
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FactoryTalk® ProductionCentre® is a MES used to meet productivity, quality, compliance and cost-saving goals. This solution is purpose-built for key industries and is targeted at customers looking for a customized solution to best meet their specific manufacturing needs. ProductionCentre helps organizations to improve operational efficiencies, and to achieve and demonstrate regulatory compliance and high quality by integrating quality management and business analytics with paperless shop floor…N/A
SAP Digital Manufacturing
Score 9.0 out of 10
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SAP Digital Manufacturing solution is a cloud-deployed manufacturing execution system (MES) that supports sustainable, risk-resilient manufacturing operations through an Industry 4.0 approach. The software creates visibility across the top floor and shop floor, precision execution of production processes, and aims to improve operator productivity with machine learning for visual inspection.N/A
Pricing
FactoryTalk by Rockwell AutomationSAP Digital Manufacturing
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FactoryTalk by Rockwell AutomationSAP Digital Manufacturing
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
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Deacom ERP
Score 7.5 out of 10
Deacom ERP
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Score 7.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
FactoryTalk by Rockwell AutomationSAP Digital Manufacturing
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8.5
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Usability
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User Testimonials
FactoryTalk by Rockwell AutomationSAP Digital Manufacturing
Likelihood to Recommend
Rockwell Automation
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SAP
Discrete industry - it is well suited. The reports available are useful. Process industry - if you can make the PI sheet availability in pod as an extension it would be useful.
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Pros
Rockwell Automation
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SAP
  • Automation using triggers and PPDs
  • Shopfloor tracking using asset managements
  • Low Code No Code dev style for POD interface development
  • Intuitive dashboards using SAC
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Cons
Rockwell Automation
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SAP
  • There are many gaps in reporting and insights. MDOs do not have the fields that we are looking for
  • No triggers to time based data collection by operators
  • No ability to track the status of data collections
  • No good way to use the back up resources
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Usability
Rockwell Automation
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SAP
The feedback from our end users has been overwhelmingly positive, indicating strong adoption and satisfaction with the solution. This demonstrates that the system meets most functional expectations and supports daily operations effectively. However, performance remains an area for improvement. Addressing this will further enhance user experience and ensure the solution scales efficiently for future growth.
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Alternatives Considered
Rockwell Automation
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SAP
I have used and worked on SAP ME/MII. This product(SAP DM) is far better in every way than the older sibling - ME/MII. This is completely cloud based solution which removes the hinderances of procuring and managing an on-prem solution. And as this is a cloud based solution, it also enables a very smooth scalability of the deployment across various plants
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Return on Investment
Rockwell Automation
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SAP
  • Fit to standards manufacturing solution is certainly positive
  • Excessive customizations are not recommended if you are looking for a true digital transformation with high ROI and future proof
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