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The Secure Path from SAP ME & MII to SAP Digital Manufacturing: 10 answers you should know before making your decision

SAP will end IT support for SAP ME and SAP MII on December 31, 2030. Transition to SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) strategically to improve manufacturing operations, enhance production processes, and leverage real-time visibility across your shop floor and top floor business systems.

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SAP Digital Manufacturing – Transform Your Manufacturing Operations

SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) empowers manufacturers to optimize manufacturing processes, monitor production orders, and execute manufacturing operations efficiently.

Key benefits:

Cloud and hybrid solutions for modern shop floor systems
Integration with SAP ERP and top floor business systems
Real-time analytics to improve efficiency and decision-making
Scalable architecture for long-term success and industry 4.0 initiatives

Digital Manufacturing – Intelligent and Connected Production

Digital Manufacturing connects shop floor equipment, production lines, and enterprise systems, enabling manufacturers to monitor, control, and optimize operations.

Key features include:

Manufacturing execution and performance management
End-to-end production processes visibility
Analytics for key performance indicators (KPIs)
Improved integration of existing systems and shop floor devices

SAP DM – Modern Architecture for Efficient Manufacturing

SAP DM replaces SAP ME and MII with a cloud-enabled, integrated manufacturing solution. The new architecture supports rapidly evolving manufacturing requirements while maintaining connection to on-premise systems when needed.

Hybrid scenarios: cloud + on-premise systems
Seamless integration with SAP Manufacturing Execution (SAP ME) and SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP MII)
Data-driven insights for production optimization
Support for strategic initiatives and long-term operational success

SAP Digital Manufacturing DM – Your Guide to a Smart Factory

This guide provides clear answers on how to transition from SAP ME and SAP MII to SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) while maintaining control over production operations and shop floor systems.

It addresses questions such as:

What does the end of support for SAP ME/MII in 2030 mean for companies?
How does SAP Digital Manufacturing differ from SAP MII?
What changes does the move from on-premise to cloud solutions bring?
machines and shop floor equipment still be connected?
does SAP DM use to enable real-time analytics and AI functionalities?
Can I operate hybrid scenarios (cloud + on-premise)?
What happens to existing data and master data during migration?
How does the update model in SAP DM compare to on-premise systems?
What happens to custom developments and adaptations during the transition?
How can companies successfully complete the migration to SAP DM by 2027?

Manufacturing Performance – Real-Time Insights for Executives and Operators

SAP Digital Manufacturing Insights (DMI) provides a central solution for real-time monitoring, analyzing data, and enhancing manufacturing performance.