Industrial Machinery & Components

The success of today's Industrial Machinery & Component (IM&C) manufacturers depends on innovative product development processes, wise investments in technologies that enhance internal efficiencies, and the ability to adjust business processes as market conditions change. mySAP ERP is a cost-effective solution that provides the capabilities manufacturers need to quickly respond to new industry challenges and client demands, implement processes to address regulatory compliance, and streamline business processes to ultimately realise lower costs and higher revenues. In fact, SAP solutions have helped leading industrial machinery and components manufacturers decrease production lead times by up to 18%, reduce inventory by up to 53%, and close financials in as little as one-third the previous time.

SAP for Industrial Machinery & Components enables you to streamline processes and improve your competitive advantage. Business benefits include:

• Faster time to market - Enhanced communication, collaboration on product development, and seamless integration of engineering and logistics reduce design cycle times.
• Higher sales - SAP solutions help you anticipate market needs, identify new business opportunities, and optimise sales and marketing campaigns.
• Lower costs - Advanced analytics let you identify precisely where product and production costs are being incurred, helping you increase efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Reduced risk - Real-time information about projects, markets, and operational performance gives you early warning of shifts in demand, economic conditions, and customer requirements.
• Optimised assets - A decrease of required stocks of raw materials, components, and spare parts reduces costs as well as capital commitment.
• Improved supply chain management - State-of-the-art supply chain and make-to-order capabilities provide insights into demand, inventory, and capacity, so you can respond to customer needs.
• Enhanced aftermarket sales - Sophisticated solutions help you understand customer needs, enhance customer service, and provide superior support to maximise revenues in the high-margin aftermarket business.
• Expanded reach - The ability to manage the supply chain, participate in e-marketplaces, and communicate through enterprise portals enables you to collaborate with suppliers, partners, and customers on a global basis.

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