20.11.2025
Harmonization of processes and IT for mechanical and plant engineering
In discrete manufacturing, especially in mechanical and plant engineering, fragmented business processes and heterogeneous IT landscapes are the biggest obstacles to agility and innovation. The harmonization of business processes and IT systems is not just an optimization measure, but a prerequisite for mastering the complexity of global markets and securing sustainable competitive advantages.
We show you how you can successfully master this transformation with SAP Product and Process Governance (PPG) and a consistent digital product model as the core of your SAP strategy.
The 5 pillars of your process harmonization – secured by SAP PPG
An integrated approach based on deep industry knowledge and the power of SAP PLM delivers decisive advantages. SAP PPG ensures the necessary governance and standardization:
1. MAXIMUM INTEGRATION AND FLEXIBILITY
A harmonized process and application landscape creates the agility needed to respond quickly and effectively to market changes. SAP PPG ensures that processes and data flows are standardized and controlled throughout the entire product lifecycle, enabling flexible adaptation of your value chain.
2. SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN EFFICIENCY
Fragmented IT systems lead to inefficiencies and high error rates. Harmonization standardizes your operational processes. SAP PPG ensures compliance with these standards and, thanks to its governance functions, reduces the complexity and error-prone nature of transitions (e.g., from engineering to manufacturing).
3. ACCELERATED DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
A harmonized IT landscape based on SAP is the ideal breeding ground for digital innovation. SAP PPG provides the controlled and consistent product data that is essential for building the digital twin and using smart apps.
4. ADVANCED BUSINESS FUNCTIONALITIES (CPQ & CONFIGURATION)
Specialized business processes such as smart product configuration (variant configuration) or quote management (CPQ in the BTB area) are directly dependent on the digital product model. SAP PPG ensures that master data and configuration rules are consistent and up to date, which reduces the error rate in the quoting process and shortens the time to market for customer-specific products.
5. LONG-TERM COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES THROUGH THE DIGITAL CORE PLATFORM
Creating a digital core platform based on a comprehensive digital product data model is the foundation for sustainable success.
SAP PPG enables your IT to be more agile by ensuring governance and standardization of processes. And all this in one system: SAP.
Ready for the next step?
Let us work together to reduce the complexity of your IT landscape and harmonize your business processes with SAP Product and Process Governance (PPG).
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