AI-Powered SAP for Smart Manufacturing: Enhancing Efficiency with Intelligent Automation
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9416.IJAIBDCMS-V6I1P108Keywords:
AI-powered SAP, Smart Manufacturing, Intelligent Automation, Predictive Analytics, Industry 4.0, SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC), Machine LearningAbstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or SAP solutions have been revolutionizing the manufacturing sector by promoting smart approaches to business. The traditional centralized system has been limited regarding real-time decision-making, analytics, and process automation, a regular course in the enterprise resource management system. SAP resolves these challenges using advanced technologies, including ML, NLP, Computer vision, and IoT. They apply to minimizing production time, forecasting maintenance needs and schedules, preventing the manufacture of non-conforming products, and improving replenishment procedures. Specifically, this paper is dedicated to describing the utilization of AI in improving SAP management of manufacturing processes with a focus on intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and cybersecurity. This discusses how AI works with RPA, coordination in manufacturing, and AI implementation of inventory control. In addition, the study addresses the value of predictive and prescriptive analytics when used in demand forecast, anomaly detection, and the organization’s current operations. This paper also explores the use of AI in relation to SAP DMC, where the practical applicability is illustrated in improving manufacturing tact time and manufacturing visibility. As much as there are benefits to applying AI solutions, there are challenges, including Data privacy, System integration of the Solutions with old systems, and scaling challenges. This paper discusses future developments such as self-learning ERP systems powered by artificial intelligence, quantum computing in SAP, and self-powered factories. Moving on to the industry 4.0 era, integration of AI aspects in SAP will remain one of the key growth platforms that can help industries improve efficiency and compliance in cost management in the digital manufacturing ecosystem
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