SAP and Lean Management

The benefits-oriented application of ERP systems is an important factor in the success of companies. Virtually every project for implementing operational changes, whether in administration, development, or production, needs to be supported by corresponding changes to the ERP system.

ROI consultants have extensive experience with common ERP systems (in particular, SAP) and MES solutions. In projects, this guarantees that designs and measures are always feasible and cost-efficient, including with respect to IT, and ensures that the system’s possibilities are optimally exploited.

ROI has developed an approach for the benefits-oriented application of IT. The philosophy behind the consulting approach is putting the focus not on the IT solution but rather on the optimal design of processes and the achievement of measurable benefits. Here, IT is simply a means to an end. In this regard, ROI Management Consultants sees its role as analyzing potentials, optimizing processes, and implementing change management.

Many projects focus on the question of how the principles of lean production can be brought into line with ERP and MES systems. The ROI approach combines the best of both worlds: lean, largely self-controlled production – to the extent reasonable and feasible – with simultaneous use of SAP strengths in the areas of planning, controlling, and process integration.

Also important is the targeted use of MES systems in the production environment, which ensures the necessary traceability and transparency and enables real-time, consistent production controlling from the shop floor to management.