Visualization and reporting

Visualization and reporting: from data collection to analysis on the way to the smart factory

What does visualization mean in production?

In simple terms, visualization means putting the collected data into a “visible” form – for example as clear diagrams, graphics or with interactive real-time dashboards. Instead of confusing columns of figures, you get a clear picture of production or the entire company and can see trends, correlations and anomalies at a glance, making it easier to share information across teams.

With Digital Manufacturing, both the MES solutions SAP Digital Manufacturing and MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO can be used to achieve complete transparency of your production and thus optimize the workflow.

What types of reporting are there?

The key figures used to create a report can come from various sources and form the “data feed” for SAP Digital Manufacturing and MES FLEX, which control, monitor and optimize production processes in real time.

Content Reporting

Reporting by target group

Reporting by frequency

Reporting according to objectives

Content Reporting

1) Key production figures

  • Output: Number of units produced, production quantity, production time, scrap rate, etc.
  • Efficiency: Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), machine availability, performance level, quality rate, etc.
  • Costs: material costs, production costs, energy costs, personnel costs, etc.
  • Quality: scrap rate, complaints, etc.

2) Material flow

  • Stock levels: raw material, intermediate products, finished products, etc.
  • Material movements: Incoming goods, outgoing goods, etc.

3) Personnel

  • Attendance: working hours, vacation, illness
  • Productivity: pieces per hour, production quantity per employee

4) Machines and systems

  • Machine running times: Operating hours, downtimes, downtimes
  • Maintenance: maintenance intervals, maintenance carried out, upcoming maintenance

Reporting by target group

  • Management: Strategic decisions, performance overview,
  • Production manager: Operational decisions, process optimization, bottleneck analysis
  • Employees: Independent work, progress monitoring, suggestions for improvement

Reporting by frequency

  • Real-time reporting: live data, machine status, current production figures
  • Daily reporting: daily production, material consumption, reject rate
  • Weekly reporting: weekly overview, trend analysis, target achievement
  • Monthly reporting: month-end closing, cost analysis, performance comparison
  • Annual reporting: annual report, benchmarking, strategy evaluation

Reporting according to objectives

  • Pareto analysis: Identification of the main causes of problems and focus on the most important areas for improvement
  • Predefined reports: Standardized reports for regular reviews and comparisons

How do the modular MES solutions from SAP Digital Manufacturing and FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO work?

What advantages do they offer?

Especially in industrial manufacturing, visualization and reporting are decisive factors in the analysis and ultimately optimization of production processes. Modern Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) such as SAP Digital Manufacturing orMES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO offer comprehensive options for recording, visualizing and analyzing production data in real time and initiating improvement processes based on the KPIs.

1) Real-time transparency for well-founded decisions

  • Comprehensive overview: Visualization of the entire value chain, from hall layout and production status to important KPIs.
  • Real-time data: Live dashboards allow you to keep an eye on the current status of production at all times and identify bottlenecks or problems at an early stage.
  • Customized dashboards: Configuration of clear and interactive dashboards that are tailored to the needs of the company.

2) Identify optimization potential and increase efficiency

  • Data analysis: using comprehensive reports and analyzes to uncover inefficiencies in processes and identify the causes of problems.
  • Continuous improvement: Use tools such as Pareto analysis to continuously improve processes and reduce overall order turnaround time.
  • Informed decisions: Based on the insights gained, data-based decisions can be made and targeted measures taken to increase efficiency.

3) Promote employee engagement and increase motivation

  • Transparency and information: creating a better understanding of the process and promoting employee engagement through visually prepared information.
  • Feedback loops: Integrating employees through regular feedback loops and thereby increasing motivation.

At a glance: Visualization and reporting with SAP Digital Manufacturing and FORCE MES FLEX

Performance monitoring

Evaluate key performance data using clear diagrams and tachometer displays.

Process analysis

Analyze detailed process parameters to identify bottlenecks and improve product quality.

KPI monitoring

Track key performance indicators such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) in real time to monitor equipment efficiency and productivity.

Trend analyses

Identify recurring patterns and trends in production data to uncover optimization potential.

Alerts and notifications

Automatically receive information about deviations or problems in order to react quickly.

Unique reports

Create customized reports for different use cases, e.g. Pareto analyses, energy consumption reports or personnel time records.

At a glance: SAP Digital Manufacturing

  • Scope: SAP Digital Manufacturing is part of the SAP Digital Supply Chain suite, providing a comprehensive solution from planning to execution and analysis.
  • Integration: As an SAP product, Digital Manufacturing offers seamless integration with other SAP systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
  • Scalability: The solution is designed for large companies with complex production environments and offers high scalability and customizability.
  • Complexity: The implementation of SAP Digital Manufacturing is also suitable for highly complex production environments, especially in heterogeneous IT landscapes.

SAP Digital Manufacturing is a comprehensive solution for companies that integrates directly into the existing SAP ERP landscape and can manage complex production environments.

At a glance: MES FLEX von FORCAM ENISCO

  • Focus: The MES FLEX shop floor solution offers all the key functions for controlling production orders, monitoring machines and analyzing processes
  • Flexibility: The solution has a modular structure and can be flexibly adapted to the specific requirements of different industries and company sizes.
  • Fast implementation: MES FLEX can be implemented quickly and step-by-step and offers a short time-to-value
  • Openness: The solution is platform-independent and can be seamlessly networked with existing IT systems.

MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO is a flexible solution that can be implemented quickly and is particularly suitable for companies that place a strong focus on the shop floor level and want to achieve rapid value creation.

Improve the quality of your products, optimize your workflow and increase your competitiveness with the MES solutions SAP Digital Manufacturing and MES FLEX!

Expert opinions

Jürgen Vischer, Head of Solution Management and Academy at FORCAM ENISCO

"With our MES solutions, we can not only present figures from the collected data, but also provide insights that enable well-founded decisions to be made in production and thus improve the entire value creation process."