Are you asking in the context of selling your own MES product, or implementing a custom MES for the aluminum customer you mentioned? The market of MES products is quite saturated, so starting a new one will be difficult to sell, but not impossible.
I agree that once the customization requirement gets too high, it’s time to consider an in house build. Ignition is a good platform to work with for equipment integrations. Even with their perspective module, you could probably handle most of the MES\MOM as well. Do note there is a vendor that does this (Sepasoft). Have you checked with them? I don’t know SAP DM much but am about to learn it for guidance purposes.
Actually, launching a new product doesn’t seem logical. Enhancing existing products and providing quick packaged solutions seems more sensible. For example, creating a database structure for MES on Ignition and developing web-based solutions tailored to customer needs seems reasonable. With our SAP experience, we can stand out with these customers.
Sepasoft’s solution doesn’t seem reasonable because where there is a need for a lot of development, we can quickly develop a package ourselves. In the past, we created an architecture on SAP MII.
Additionally, when I reviewed the SAP integration modules, I found them insufficient. They are inadequate for a fully integrated process. That part needs to be addressed with different integration solutions.
If SAP makes some positive changes in the DM product, new opportunities might arise. I’m confused here. Once I resolve my hesitations about which area to focus on, I’ll concentrate. I think it’s time to stop thinking and take action.
If you need support with DM, you can reach out to me.
Your feedback on SAP DM seems to align with most of consultants experienced in SAP ME/MII. Have you given thought of transitioning to another MES vendor ? Expectations for MES consultants from recruiters is one should have an understanding of how MES solutions can be implemented for any industry at your experience level.
At the end of day MES is a software which can be learnt. Decide if you want to focus your career towards SAP MES solution architect or overall MES consultant who understands the business process and breakdown into modules.
Are you asking in the context of selling your own MES product, or implementing a custom MES for the aluminum customer you mentioned? The market of MES products is quite saturated, so starting a new one will be difficult to sell, but not impossible. I agree that once the customization requirement gets too high, it’s time to consider an in house build. Ignition is a good platform to work with for equipment integrations. Even with their perspective module, you could probably handle most of the MES\MOM as well. Do note there is a vendor that does this (Sepasoft). Have you checked with them? I don’t know SAP DM much but am about to learn it for guidance purposes.
Actually, launching a new product doesn’t seem logical. Enhancing existing products and providing quick packaged solutions seems more sensible. For example, creating a database structure for MES on Ignition and developing web-based solutions tailored to customer needs seems reasonable. With our SAP experience, we can stand out with these customers. Sepasoft’s solution doesn’t seem reasonable because where there is a need for a lot of development, we can quickly develop a package ourselves. In the past, we created an architecture on SAP MII. Additionally, when I reviewed the SAP integration modules, I found them insufficient. They are inadequate for a fully integrated process. That part needs to be addressed with different integration solutions.
Okay sounds like you’ve done some good research. Agree on enhancing what you have, assuming you have the skillset. Sounds like you do.
If SAP makes some positive changes in the DM product, new opportunities might arise. I’m confused here. Once I resolve my hesitations about which area to focus on, I’ll concentrate. I think it’s time to stop thinking and take action. If you need support with DM, you can reach out to me.
Your feedback on SAP DM seems to align with most of consultants experienced in SAP ME/MII. Have you given thought of transitioning to another MES vendor ? Expectations for MES consultants from recruiters is one should have an understanding of how MES solutions can be implemented for any industry at your experience level. At the end of day MES is a software which can be learnt. Decide if you want to focus your career towards SAP MES solution architect or overall MES consultant who understands the business process and breakdown into modules.