Customized SAP DM Extensions by concircle
How a Leading Industrial Customer Manages Shift Handover in SAP DM – Enabled by concircle as an Integration Partner
Initial Situation: When Standard Isn’t Enough – We Extend Where SAP Stops
SAP Digital Manufacturing (SAP DM) is not only a powerful standard solution – it also impresses with its high degree of flexibility. No two production environments are the same: processes, requirements, and existing systems differ from company to company.
This flexibility makes SAP DM the ideal platform for targeted extensions that seamlessly integrate into the digital production workflow.
A prime example: the structured and digital transfer of shift information – a critical process in many operations, but not fully supported by the standard SAP offering.
That’s where concircle comes in: with well-conceived extensions, seamless integrations, and tailor-made solutions that bridge the gap between SAP’s standard functionality and real-world operational requirements.
The Challenge: Integrating Third-Party Tools
Our customer – an internationally operating industrial company – was already successfully using SAP Digital Manufacturing for production control. In addition, Shiftconnector was introduced as a specialized application. The Shiftconnector software increases efficiency and quality in production by providing real-time transparency on the current status, dashboards with performance indicators, and intelligent shift management.
Both tools fulfilled important tasks in their respective areas – but separately. For shopfloor employees, this meant maintaining data in two systems, duplicated efforts, and a lack of information flow.
The objective was clear: a seamless, automated, and robust integration of both systems – enabling a fully digital shift handover process within the familiar SAP environment.
The Solution: Plugin Development by Eschbach & concircle
The initiative for integration came from Eschbach, who recognized early the need for deeper integration between Shiftconnector and SAP DM. In close, agile collaboration with concircle, a tailor-made plugin was developed within just a few weeks – a true example of successful co-innovation between two strong partners.
Key features of the solution:
- Shift information directly in SAP DM: Input and display of data now happen entirely within SAP, with automatic synchronization to Shiftconnector.
- Intuitive SAP Fiori interface: Ensures easy input and feedback for operators on the shopfloor.
- Flexible use cases: Already running productively in Order POD and Work Center POD, and easily adaptable to other production scenarios.
- Available in the SAP Store: The solution is now officially listed in the SAP Store – a testament to its quality and scalability, and an entry point for other companies seeking similar integrations.
The result: a product developed in record time that significantly improves digital shift handovers – and is already generating interest from other clients.
Continuous shift change process
Time savings & transparency
Future-proof solution
No more media disruptions
No duplicate maintenance – unified data management instead of parallel tools
Flexible use in SAP DM PODs
The Outcome: Seamless Communication and Full Flexibility
The solution was successfully implemented and is now in productive use. The benefits for the client are clear:
Why This Matters – For You Too
This Success Story shows:
SAP DM is not rigid – it is expandable.
And with a strong partner like concircle, companies can implement their individual requirements in a targeted manner.
Whether you are already using SAP DM or are still hesitating because you are missing certain functions, we can help you develop your production to be digital, flexible, and sustainable.
Your partner for SAP DM & Integration
With extensive expertise, concircle supports you throughout your Digital Manufacturing journey – from SAP DM implementation to the integration of existing systems and the development of custom extensions tailored to your specific needs.
Our services at a glance:
- SAP DM Implementation
Tailored to your production processes – end-to-end from a single source. - Third-party application integration
E.g., through custom POD plugins like in the Shiftconnector (Eschbach) project. - Enhancement of existing SAP POD plugins
Targeted adaptations using SAP’s Core POD Plugin Extensibility framework. - Development of new, standalone PODs (Custom POD / Side-by-Side Extension)
Full development of solutions for unique requirements – concircle is a leading implementation partner in the SAP DM space. - Consulting & Process Design
Ensuring the best alignment of technology with operational realities. - Technical Implementation & Support Efficient, sustainable, and fully integrated into your system landscape.
concircle is your Swiss Army knife – versatile, precise, reliable. And when it comes to customised enhancements in SAP Digital Manufacturing, we are your specialist.
