For manufacturers relying on SAP, your core business processes – from production planning and execution to quality management and supply chain logistics – generate a treasure trove of valuable data. But is that data truly working for you? Or is it locked away in silos, difficult to access, and slow to yield insights? Are you struggling to achieve real-time visibility into your operations, predict potential disruptions, and optimize performance?
The traditional approach to SAP data analytics often involves complex ETL processes, data warehouses that quickly become outdated, and reporting that lags behind the fast pace of modern manufacturing. This limits your ability to make data-driven decisions, respond to changing market conditions, and achieve operational excellence.
The good news? There’s a better way. The recently announced partnership between SAP and Databricks opens up exciting new possibilities for manufacturers to unlock the full potential of their SAP data. And at VE3, we’re ready to help you make that happen – fast.
Introducing the Accelerated SAP Data Lakehouse for Manufacturing
Imagine a world where you can:
- Access all your SAP data in one place: No more silos! Break down the barriers between your production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain data.
- Get real-time insights: Move beyond static reports and dashboards. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) in near real-time and react quickly to changing conditions.
- Predict and prevent problems: Leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to anticipate equipment failures, optimize inventory levels, and improve product quality.
- Empower your teams: Give your engineers, analysts, and managers the data they need to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Achieve measurable business outcomes: Focus on business value that matters to your business, and able to track them.
That’s the power of a Databricks Lakehouse, fuelled by your SAP data, and accelerated by VE3’s expertise.
What is a Lakehouse, and Why Does it Matter for SAP?
A Lakehouse combines the best features of data lakes and data warehouses. It provides the scalability and flexibility of a data lake (handling structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data) with the data management and performance features of a data warehouse (ACID transactions, schema enforcement, and BI support). This is crucial for SAP data, which is often highly structured and requires robust governance.
Databricks’ Delta Lake technology forms the foundation of this Lakehouse. It ensures data quality, reliability, and consistency as data flows from your SAP systems. This means you can trust the data you’re using for analysis and decision-making.
VE3's Solution: Speed and Precision for Manufacturing
We don’t just connect SAP to Databricks; we provide a complete, pre-built solution specifically designed for the unique needs of manufacturers. Our Accelerated SAP Data Lakehouse includes:
1. Pre-built Connectors
Seamlessly integrate data from key SAP modules, including:
PP (Production Planning): Production orders, material requirements, capacity planning.
MM (Materials Management): Inventory levels, purchase orders, goods receipts.
QM (Quality Management): Inspection results, defect data, quality notifications.
PM (Plant Maintenance): Maintenance orders, equipment history, sensor data (IoT integration).
SD (Sales and Distribution): Customer order, delivery information.
…and more!
2. Manufacturing-Specific Data Models
Pre-defined data schemas and transformations tailored to common manufacturing use cases. This eliminates the need for lengthy and complex data modelling efforts.
3. Optimized Data Pipelines
Efficient and reliable data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, leveraging the power of Databricks and SAP Data Services/BTP.
4. Blueprint for business outcome
Predefined approach, metrics and process to connect the business value with the data.
Unlock Key Manufacturing Use Cases, Faster:
Our solution is designed to deliver rapid time-to-value across a range of critical manufacturing scenarios:
Predictive Maintenance
- Combine historical maintenance data from SAP PM with real-time sensor data (IoT) processed by Databricks.
- Build machine learning models to predict equipment failures before they happen.
- Reduce unplanned downtime, optimize maintenance schedules, and extend the life of your assets.
Supply Chain Optimization
- Integrate data from SAP MM, SD, and external sources (e.g., supplier data, market demand signals).
- Use Databricks’ powerful analytics capabilities to improve demand forecasting accuracy.
- Optimize inventory levels, reduce carrying costs, and minimize stockouts.
Real-time Shop Floor Visibility & Quality Control
- Stream data from SAP PP and QM, along with real-time data from shop floor systems.
- Create dashboards and alerts to monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and detect quality issues in real-time.
- Empower your operators and quality engineers to take immediate corrective action.
OEE Improvement
- Integrate data from all the relevant SAP module and IoT sensors.
- Bring real time shopfloor visibility to track and improve OEE.
- Empower your operator to perform root cause analysis to improve the OEE.
The VE3 Advantage: Your Trusted Partner for SAP Data Modernization
At VE3, we’re not just technology experts; we’re manufacturing experts. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers today. Our team combines:
Deep SAP Expertise: Years of experience working with SAP systems, data structures, and integration methods.
Databricks Mastery: Certified Databricks professionals skilled in data engineering, machine learning, and platform optimization.
Proven Methodology: A structured approach to implementation, ensuring rapid deployment and measurable results.
Business Acumen: Help customer to focus and realize business outcomes.
Ready to Unlock the Power of Your SAP Data?
Don’t let your valuable SAP data remain trapped in silos. Embrace the future of manufacturing analytics with a Databricks Lakehouse, accelerated by VE3.
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Let VE3 help you transform your manufacturing operations with the power of data.
