SAP PP: Optimised production processes

SAP PP (Production Planning) is the core module for production planning in SAP S/4HANA. With SAP PP, you can optimise your processes and reap the benefits of future-proof planning.

SAP PP: Efficient and connected production with real-time data

SAP PP: Efficient and connected production with real-time data

  • Future-proof, adaptive production planning
  • Transparency for data-driven decisions
  • Integration of processes with other business areas and systems

What is SAP PP?

What is SAP PP?

In the modern manufacturing industry, precise and flexible production planning is crucial to a company’s success.

SAP Production Planning (SAP PP) helps companies to plan, control and accelerate their production processes.

You too can now improve the efficiency, transparency and flexibility of your planning processes.

SAP PP is of interest to you if...

SAP PP is of interest to you if...

  • You want to make your production and planning processes more efficient and transparent.
  • You want to avoid bottlenecks, downtime or inefficient processes and workflows.
  • You want to optimise your production planning to reduce errors, respond more quickly and boost your competitiveness.

Typical challenges in production planning

01

Material bottlenecks and excess stock

A lack of transparency in the warehouse leads to production stoppages or high stock levels, which tie up capital.

02

Unclear production processes and delays

Without structured management, inefficient processes and delays arise in the supply chain.

03

Lack of integration between departments

Siloed systems lead to errors within organisations and make collaboration more difficult.

04

High production costs and poor cost transparency

Without analysis, potential savings remain untapped and costs are difficult to control.

Key benefits of SAP PP at a glance

Key benefits of SAP PP at a glance

  • Minimised downtime thanks to robust system solutions
  • Tailor-made processes within the standard system
  • Seamless integration across the entire supply chain without system disconnects

SAP PP offers a wide range of solutions for the manufacturing sector – from production planning through to order fulfilment.

Crucially, SAP PP supports you at every stage of the process whilst remaining closely aligned with the SAP S/4HANA standard.  

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For further information, please see our wiki: features, benefits, and how it differs from other options.

Side note: Good planning, greater success – with SAP PP

Side note: Good planning, greater success – with SAP PP

For manufacturing companies, production planning is a key factor for success.

SAP PP (Production Planning) enables efficient management of planning and manufacturing. This forms the basis for quality, cost control and competitiveness.

Automated processes and batch production reduce unit costs. They also increase margins and create scope for competitive pricing.

At the same time, manufacturing companies face the challenge of having to respond to short product life cycles and individual customer requirements.

SAP PP helps to adapt production chains quickly. This is a clear advantage over outsourced production models.

  • Efficient production planning and control: Optimal use of resources and rapid response to changes
  • Flexible production strategies: Support for various manufacturing approaches and precise monitoring of production orders

SAP PP in SAP S/4HANA – new features

SAP PP in SAP S/4HANA – new features

SAP has further developed and enhanced SAP PP for the SAP S/4HANA ERP suite:

  • SAP PPDS (Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling): capacity and resource planning with early bottleneck detection
  • SAP PEO (Production Engineering and Operations for Complex Assembly): support for complex manufacturing processes
  • SAP DDMRP (Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning): demand-driven material requirements planning

Implementation – with GAMBIT as your partner!

Implementation – with GAMBIT as your partner!

Whether it’s an SAP PP implementation, a migration to SAP S/4HANA or roadmap planning – GAMBIT provides comprehensive support.

SAP consulting: We work with manufacturing companies worldwide. We ensure that solutions work in practice.

Our services in the area of SAP PP:  

  • Quick scan
  • Preliminary study (roadmap programme)
  • Implementation
  • Application management

As consultants, we work with proven process models and possess in-depth SAP expertise. We would be happy to provide you with further information. 

Success stories from GAMBIT

Preliminary study for an implementation of SAP S/4HANA

SAP S/4HANA preliminary study and Greenfield cloud implementation

Our services - what GAMBIT has to offer

01

Is SAP PP the right solution for your company?

We analyse your processes and explain the options and solutions that SAP PP offers in the area of planning – whether as part of exploratory discussions or within a roadmap project.

02

Customized solutions for your production processes

We take into account the specific requirements and current circumstances within your organisation – from optimising existing processes to implementing suitable solutions.

03

Many years of expertise in the production environment

We are among the most experienced partners in SAP PP consulting and implementation. Thanks to our expertise, we have helped many companies to reap the benefits of the solution – quickly and effectively.

04

Support throughout the entire process

We see ourselves as more than just consultants. We are a long-term partner. That is why we support you not only during the implementation of SAP PP, but also in optimising your processes.

Find out more here about our supply chain management services and end-to-end processes.

At a glance: 5 Advantages with GAMBIT

At a glance: 5 Advantages with GAMBIT

  • Everything under one roof – from quick scans to support
  • Production specialists with international project experience
  • Structured process models for the production environment
  • Personal support without the jargon
  • Experience gained from numerous projects in manufacturing and the supply chain

Get in touch

Get in touch

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