What is a Control Center?
Definition: A control center is a central monitoring and management system for overseeing production, logistics, and manufacturing processes. It provides a real-time overview of operations and key performance indicators (KPIs), supporting informed decision-making.
What are the functions of a control center?
- Real-time monitoring: Tracking machines, material flows, and processes.
- Process control: Enabling flexible adjustments to workflows.
- Incident management: Early detection and rapid resolution of issues.
- Resource optimization: Improving machine and workforce utilization.
- Reporting: Supporting analysis and continuous process improvement.
What are the integration options for SAP systems?
In SAP environments such as SAP EWM and SAP Digital Manufacturing, the control center plays a crucial role. It manages and monitors manufacturing processes and material flows in real-time.
What are the benefits of a control center?
- Transparency: Real-time visibility into all operations.
- Efficiency improvement: Optimized processes and resource utilization.
- Cost reduction: Minimized downtime and better resource allocation.
- Rapid responsiveness: Early issue detection and resolution.
- Process optimization: Continuous improvement through data-driven analysis.
Our Solutions in the Area of Control Centers
The IGZ Best Practice Smart Logistics Cockpit (SLC) is a modern and proactive control center that provides an overview of the entire system and order status, as well as all necessary KPIs:
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A control center unfolds its full potential in combination with powerful SAP solutions:
- SAP EWM offers comprehensive functions for warehouse management and material flow control to optimize complex logistics processes.
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- SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) enables seamless control and transparency in manufacturing processes, supported by real-time data and analytics.