Capturing production data in real time?
Very easy! With conOperationExecution.
Would you like to confirm shopfloor tasks? conOE is the right solution for you!
In manufacturing, tracking yields, scrap, and time confirmations is essential for optimizing production efficiency. By capturing this data in real time, companies can increase productivity, reduce waste, and enhance profitability with greater transparency and control.
There are several available solutions: you can implement a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or track the data directly in your ERP system. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages:
- A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is an effective system but, due to its complexity, it may not be the ideal solution for everyone. In less complex manufacturing environments, it can add unnecessary complexity.
- Another option is to record the data directly in your ERP system. However, this can be technically challenging for shop floor employees. In addition, you may lose visibility of production workflows if the data is not captured in real time.
There is also a third option: conOperationExecution
What is conOperationExecution?
conOperationExecution, or short conOE, solves the challenge of instant confirmation while providing a less complex working environment for the operator compared to an MES system. Our real-time confirmation tool gives your team instant insight into production times, yield and scrap data. The user interface is very intuitive to make work as easy as possible. conOE provides a fast, accurate and fully integrated solution between your shopfloor and ERP system.
Your Benefits at a Glance
Transparency & Customization
Gain immediate insight into production times, yield and scrap data:
- Configurable to support industry-specific processes and unique operational requirements
- Support for additional business logic, data fields, and validation rules
Intuitive user interface
The user is guided intuitively through the process:
- modern Fiori-based user interface for production employees
- barcode scanning functions for fast and accurate input
- worklist for centralized and optimized task management
On-Premise or Cloud
The choice is yours. We offer you 2 options:
- for SAP Cloud ERP
- for SAP S/4HANA On-Premise
Higher Productivity
The add-on contributes significantly to efficiency and flexibility in production:
- Real-time integration with SAP S/4HANA or SAP Cloud ERP ensures immediate and accurate data synchronization
- Seamless mobility across multiple devices (such as tablets and barcode scanners) for real-time, on-site confirmations
Improved Data Quality
Reduce data transfer errors and provide better insights:
- Integrated validation checks ensure accurate and reliable confirmations
- Automated time recording through user sign-on and sign-off processes
Cost & Process Optimization
Benefit from an improved user experience and long-term investment stability:
- Improved user acceptance through intuitive, role-based tools
- Minimized training effort and reduced operational delays
- Future-proof alignment with SAP’s Fiori roadmap for scalability
- Clean Core approach to support cloud readiness
Two versions to fit your business
conOperatioExecution is a modern and intuitive Fiori interface add-on. Achieve seamless integration with customer-specific extensibility while maintaining Clean Core. This flexibility ensures scalability and innovation while safeguarding long-term system upgrades and performance.
We offer you 2 options:
- ABAP Cloud extension via scalable delivery for SAP Cloud ERP (Public Cloud)
- Delivery of OnStack Extension via transport for SAP S/4HANA On-Premise
How can conOperationExecution be visualized?
An optimized suite of applications designed for efficient feedback in manufacturing and operations management. These apps offer useful features and visualization options for your shop floor:
Enables users to view the worklist, access process details and log into and confirm operations. Worklist includes Production Order Confirmation, incl. components, time tracking confirmation, and order details
Logs the operator in a production order operation by barcode scanning: confirm operations, record data across various service types, enable automatic sign off upon new login.
Set up and customize confirmation processes and parameters.
Monitor activities and system events in the application log.
Some conOE Features in Detail
Technical requirements for conOperationExecution:
- The on-premise version of conOE runs on SAP S/4HANA 2022 or later.
- The cloud version of conOE is compatible with SAP Cloud ERP 2402.
Sign On & Sing Off (in Worklist and Order Operation Scan)
Users can sign on when they start a new operation and can sign off in case they are not working on the task anymore or the task was completed. All time records as well as yiled/scrap will be recorded and integrated with ERP.
Components (in Worklist)
Display assigend componenst by operation and relevant information: material number, description, quantity and booked quantity.
Long Text (in Worklist)
Visualize order header and operation long text.
Assignment (in Worklist)
Visualise all collected time entries related to the selected operation. You can check employee name, recorded time and entry type.
Details (in Worklist)
This function provides additional information at a glance, such as order type, material, operation text, work center, and whether the order has been released and confirmed.
Documents Display (in Worklist)
This feature allows users to view all documents linked to order or material header directly in the app.
It enables quick access to production instructions, technical drawings, quality guidelines, and other relevant files associated with the selected material header or operation.
By consolidating this information in one place, operators and supervisors can ensure accurate execution and consistent production quality.
Record Inspection Result (in Worklist and Order Operation Scan)
Switch directly from “Order Worklist” to “Record Inspection Result” and easily record/consult your quality results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does conOE mean?
conOE means concircle Operation Execution. The real-time confirmation tool is an add-on for SAP S/4HANA On-Premise or SAP Cloud ERP. The added value for your production is that you can confirm shop floor tasks—easily and without delay.
Whom is conOE for?
conOE was developed for manufacturing companies that want to confirm their shop floor tasks in real time without using an MES. The add-on is suitable for discrete manufacturing.
Why should I use conOE?
The add-on solves the challenge of immediate confirmation while creating a significantly simpler working environment for operators—in contrast to complex MES systems.
What benefits does SAP Cloud technology has?
SAP ERP Cloud can deliver significant savings, for example by eliminating hardware and maintenance costs. Faster implementation, continuous improvements, and scalability are also advantages of the ERP Clouds system.
Christoph Lechner
Product Manager
If you have any questions about this solution, please contact me directly.