SAP DM for Plastics Processing

More than Material: The New Era of Plastics Processing

The plastics processing industry is undergoing profound transformation. Rising material and energy costs, a shortage of skilled labor, and growing demand for environmentally friendly products manufactured through sustainable processes all require new solutions.

Companies are responding with more efficient methods, innovative materials, and a clear focus on recyclability. Those who invest today in modern technologies and sustainable processes will secure tomorrow’s competitiveness.

Material in Focus - Rethinking Availability

Uncertain supply chains and price fluctuations in plastics demand new strategies. Digital inventory and procurement systems, as well as the integration of alternative materials such as bio-based plastics, create flexibility and supply security.

Sustainable Production - with Digital Precision

Demand for eco-friendly products is increasing. Recyclability, material efficiency, and CO₂ reduction are at the center of attention. Digital process monitoring and data-driven optimization enable resource-efficient production at a high level of quality.

Staying Competitive - Despite Rising Costs

The industry faces mounting cost and competitive pressure. Rising raw material and energy prices require more efficient production processes. Digital control systems and automated workflows help ensure targeted resource usage and safeguard profitability.

Automation Against the Skills Shortage

The lack of qualified workers presents major challenges for plastics processing. Automated manufacturing solutions and digital assistance systems help stabilize production and secure expertise in the long term. Training platforms and intelligent machines support employees and make complex processes easier to manage efficiently.

Our Solution: Digitally Connected, Precisely Manufactured: Future-Ready Plastics Production with SAP Digital Manufacturing by delaware

SAP Digital Manufacturing by delaware is the cloud-based MES solution developed specifically for the needs of the plastics processing industry.

With industry-specific extensions for processes such as injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, and overmolding, SAP S/4HANA seamlessly connects production, logistics, and order management. The solution supports individual process requirements – from flexible machine control to precise material traceability.

The result: maximum transparency through a single source of truth, real-time control, and sustainable efficiency – for future-proof, digitally connected manufacturing in plastics processing.

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Your Benefits at a Glance

Continuous recording of machine states, material movements, and process data provides deep insights into your production – whether in injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, or overmolding. Live monitoring, contextual reporting, and digital traceability create a seamless view of material flows, quality deviations, and production progress – from the pellet to the finished component.
Through simple integration of machines using low-code/no-code tools and the automation of inputs and feedback loops, manual errors are significantly reduced, and process data quality improves. Production systems with extensive configurations and high setup requirements can be integrated step by step without interruption. This enables a controlled expansion of automation at your own pace. The solution supports a stable, scalable manufacturing environment that adapts flexibly to the growing demands of plastics production.
Respond dynamically to short-term market changes and rising customer demands: with intelligent control and user-friendly adjustment functions, production and automation processes can be quickly modified without extensive development. Thanks to low-code/no-code technologies, even complex processes such as injection molding, extrusion, or thermoforming can be adapted flexibly to your business requirements – creating a dynamically modelable production environment that seamlessly combines efficiency, quality, and responsiveness.
The solution enables targeted quality control and traceability across the entire process chain – for example, from the plastic roll to the finished packaging. With precise defect detection, integrated defect management, and full traceability of each handling unit (HU), quality deviations can be detected early and corrected effectively.
SAP Digital Manufacturing by delaware allows for efficient execution of combined production orders and targeted capture and reprocessing of scrap. By consolidating multiple orders on a single sheet, material utilization is maximized, waste is reduced, and production becomes more economical. This conserves resources and sustainably lowers costs.

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Home of Manufacturing

We are a full-service SAP provider with a focus on industry-specific extensions and proprietary industry solutions. As an end-to-end SAP S/4HANA integrator, we guide companies in their transition from ECC to S/4HANA and efficiently implement proven best practices. With SAP Digital Manufacturing by delaware, we take into account the entire process and system landscape and implement MES solutions as an end-to-end partner – structured and hands-on.

Deep Industry Expertise

We understand the specific requirements of highly varied plastics manufacturing – from extrusion and injection molding to processing thermoplastic films. Topics such as precise material tracking, automated labeling, and efficient order management are critical. Our experience with complex setup operations and automated workflows flows directly into our solutions. We transfer proven best practices from other industries specifically to plastics processing – ensuring more process reliability, product quality, and future readiness.

SAP Platinum Partner & Co-Innovator

In close partnership with SAP, we co-develop solutions like SAP Digital Manufacturing by delaware – tailored for process-intensive industries. Our co-innovations combine deep industry expertise with SAP technology and take into account specific requirements such as material traceability, automated feedback, and integrated production steps. The result: robust, scalable manufacturing structures that sustainably combine efficiency, quality, and adaptability.

Locally Present, Globally Scalable

With regional presence and international experience, we provide fast support on site. Our deep process understanding and extensive project experience in complex manufacturing environments enable efficient, industry-specific solutions that strengthen your SAP landscape and make your production future-ready.