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ERP systems for mechanical engineering and toolmaking

As a tool manufacturer, you usually produce customer-specific products. You therefore need direct integration of CAD data and drawings into your ERP. Your IT must adapt to these requirements: reliability, transparency across the entire production process and cost optimization are particularly important to you.

Your benefits

Cost optimization and control

With SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Dynamics 365, you have an overview of your costs in real time. Powerful analyses enable you to identify potential savings.

CAD integration

Map the entire product cycle in your ERP system based on the CAD model. 

Bottleneck planning

ERP systems helps you identify bottlenecks and proposes alternatives for optimal production capacity utilization. 

Integrated processes

Seamlessly connect all areas of the company - from production and logistics to financial accounting. This promotes collaboration and ensures a smooth flow of information.

Flexibility with customer requirements

ERP systems make it possible to react flexibly to changing customer requirements. Adapt production plans, materials management and supply chains dynamically.

Real-time information

Track stock levels, order status and financial data in real time. This allows you to make informed decisions and react quickly to changes.

Engineering by Sycor

Our experts are intimately familiar with implementing the ERP system and adapting it to the needs of tool and mold construction. They are also available for the further planning of value-added processes. Aside from implementing the ERP system according to your needs, we can also administer your system landscape on request and assist you with international roll-outs. 

Why ERP in mechanical engineering?

Mechanical and plant engineering is characterized by complex manufacturing processes, project management and the need to use resources efficiently. This is where our ERP systems come into play. They offer:

  • Integrated processes: Seamlessly connect all areas of the company - from production to logistics to financial accounting.
  • Real-time information: Keep track of stock levels, order status and resource availability.
  • Scalability: Our solutions grow with your company and adapt to your individual requirements.
Customer testimonial
  • "Sycor won us over with the right combination of midsize business, industry, and SAP expertise."

    Max Koller, Owner and Manager, Koller Gruppe 

    Challenges in machine and tool construction

    Mastering complex requirements

    Mechanical engineering faces unique challenges that are specifically tailored to the industry. These include

    • Variety of products: Every product is unique. Our ERP systems enable flexible adaptation to different product variants.
    • Project management: From conception to delivery - our solutions support you in the efficient handling of projects.
    • Resource planning: Optimal deployment of personnel, machines and materials.

    Solutions with SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Dynamics 365

    SAP S/4HANA

    The SAP S/4HANA system is a proven solution for mechanical engineering. It offers:

    • Real-time analytics: instant insights into your business data.
    • Integrated processes: Seamless connection of production, procurement and sales.
    • SAP industry solution: Specially tailored to the requirements of mechanical engineering.
    • SAP ECTR (Engineering Control Center): This product lifecycle management (PLM) tool enables the seamless integration of CAD data into the entire product development process.
    • CAD integration with BlueStar and AV2ERP: BlueStar enables the management of design data, while AV2ERP facilitates integration with company resources such as materials management and production planning.

    Microsoft Dynamics 365

    Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a versatile platform that:

    • Cloud-based, making it flexible and scalable.
    • Uses artificial intelligence to automate processes and make predictions.
    • Offers seamless integration with other Microsoft tools.

    Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    • SAP S/4HANA: This system offers real-time analytics, integrated processes and industry-specific functions.
    • Microsoft Dynamics 365: A cloud-based platform with AI capabilities and seamless integration.
    • PLM/CAD integration: Direct access to development and production data.
    • Growing BOMs: Flexible addition of product data during the design process.
    • Costing: Detailed preliminary costing, running costing and final costing help with cost control.
    • Order-related allocation: Assign costs directly to the order that caused them.

    The integration of ERP systems requires careful planning and coordination with existing systems. Our solutions offer flexible interfaces and APIs to enable seamless integration with existing applications.

    Data security is of the utmost importance. Our ERP solutions offer encryption, access controls and regular security updates to protect your company data.

    Our solutions are designed to meet industry-specific requirements. Whether ISO standards, quality management or environmental protection - we offer functions to ensure compliance.

    Your contact person

    You are interested in our ERP services for tool and mold construction, and would like more information? 
    Then please contact us. We are looking forward to your inquiry!

    Markus Heinze

    Head of Business Development Unit 
    Manufacturing & Commerce
    +49 551 490 2612

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    Torsten Kopte

    Sales Director
    SAP
    +49 551 490 2887

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