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Flexible production, tailored to individual requirements
Industrial solutions for plant and mechanical engineering
With SAP Business One and suitable extensions, you can manage complex projects and production processes centrally and efficiently. In plant engineering, you benefit from end-to-end project management with complete transparency of budgets, deadlines, documents and processes – including integration of MS Project, CAD, PLM and more.
In the automotive industry, we support both series manufacturers with EDI, forecasts, delivery schedules and MRPII, as well as prototype manufacturers with CAD import, variant management and order-specific structures. In mechanical engineering, multi-level parts lists, precise requirements planning and integrated contract manufacturing ensure seamless control from order to delivery.
The highlights of the solution
From A for article management to M for mobile warehousing to Z for payment processing – with the industry solution for SMEs, you can react quickly and flexibly to all sales channels.
Project management & order processing
Plan, monitor and control complex customer projects centrally - including budgets, schedules and milestones. Increase adherence to deadlines and customer satisfaction.
Variant configuration & parts list management
Flexible product configuration with automatic parts list creation and calculation.
Warehouse & materials management
Optimize your warehousing and reduce capital commitment through precise inventory management. Multi-warehouse management, batch and serial number tracking, intelligent scheduling and inventory optimization tools ensure maximum transparency and efficiency in materials management.
Production planning & production control
Consistent planning and control of material requirements, capacities and production orders - including preliminary and final costing - ensures more efficient use of your resources.
Purchasing & supplier management
Transparent procurement processes, framework agreements, supplier evaluation and deadline monitoring.
Controlling & project costing
Real-time evaluations of costs, contribution margins, project progress and margins.
Technical documentation & serial number tracking
Management of machine documentation, parts lists, certificates and service histories.
Customer service & after-sales
Service orders, maintenance plans, spare parts management and SLA monitoring - directly in the ERP.

Features
Your advantages at a glance
- Integrated processes: All business areas (sales, purchasing, warehouse, production, service) combined in one system.
- Transparent project management: Continuous project and order tracking from quotation to delivery.
- Parts lists & variant configuration: Support for complex parts lists and product variants directly in the system.
- Efficient production planning: planning of production capacities, materials and deadlines in real time.
- Service & maintenance management: Management of maintenance contracts, spare parts and field service.
- Cost control & calculation: Precise preliminary calculations, post-calculations and margin analysis.
Flexibly provided, fully integrated and future-proof.
Ready for the future - as you wish
Whether you prefer maximum control, mobile deployment options or cloud-based scaling, SAP Business One adapts to your business model.
Cloud solution
Ideal for companies that want to scale quickly or do not want their own server operation.
- Quick start without own infrastructure
- Plannable monthly costs instead of high one-off investments
- Automatic updates and maintenance by experienced experts
- Maximum security & availability in certified data centers (GDPR-compliant)
- Simple integration into existing cloud systems (e.g. email, CRM, stores)
Perfect for: Start-ups, growing industrial companies
On-Premise
Suitable for companies with individual infrastructure and specific requirements.
- Maximum data sovereignty - all data remains in your environment
- Full control over updates, systems and security
- Extensive customization through own add-ons and user exits
- High performance with large amounts of data or complex processes
- Integration into existing IT infrastructure (e.g. Active Directory, internal databases)
Perfect for: Companies with high data volumes, their own IT or internal compliance requirements
Mobile use
Keep an eye on your business wherever you are – on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
- Access to warehouse, sales, CRM and reports - in real time on mobile devices
- Mobile warehouse logistics with scanners & tablets (e.g. pick & pack in real time)
- Offline mode for warehouse and field service - with later synchronization
- Execute approval workflows on the go (e.g. price approvals, document creation)
- Can be used across platforms - iOS, Android, Windows
Perfect for: Field service, store managers, warehouse teams, managers on the move
SAP Business One in industrial use: Answers for mechanical engineering and automotive
SAP Business One supports end-to-end processes from design through production to service. Functions such as project management, variant configuration, production orders, parts list management and integrated CRM for individual customer requirements are particularly advantageous.
Yes, SAP Business One offers powerful BOM management (multi-level) and, in combination with add-ons, can also flexibly map variant configurations and customer-specific requirements.
Yes, SAP Business One can be linked to CAD and PLM systems as well as EDI solutions for the automotive sector via certified interfaces - e.g. for VDA formats, delivery bills, delivery call-offs and ASN processes.
SAP Business One offers functions for managing service contracts, device master data, maintenance plans and service requests. This enables structured and transparent customer service over the entire life cycle of the machine.
SAP Business One supports basic QM processes such as incoming goods inspection, inspection documentation, traceability and complaint management. Specialized add-ons are available for industry-specific requirements (e.g. 8D report, FMEA, initial sample inspection reports).
Yes, SAP Business One is scalable, flexible and cloud-capable. It can be rolled out internationally, used in multiple languages and adapted to new requirements (e.g. new plants, clients or business areas) - ideal for fast-growing companies with an industry focus.
Customer testimonials
Success stories from mechanical and plant engineering
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Whether individual project production, variant diversity or tight delivery deadlines – these success stories show how SAP Business One provides support precisely where mechanical and plant engineering has special requirements.
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