For aerospace and defense manufacturers, doing business is a complicated process characterized by various elements, including:

• Complex and costly finished products
• Long lead times for product development
• Use of many externally procured parts
• Parallel use of multiple manufacturing models, such as project manufacturing, make-to-order (MTO) manufacturing, and make-to-stock (MTS)
• Customer-specific requirements
• Extensive government regulations

SAP provides the technology framework to enable manufacturers to manage these complex requirements. In addition, SAP helps manufacturers to:

• Streamline their manufacturing processes using well-known methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma
• Gain greater visibility and control over the extended supply chain through tighter integration of suppliers

The Industry Value Network group for aerospace and defense brings together SAP and key partners to further extend SAP's reach into the shop floor via seamless integration of a best-in-class manufacturing execution system (MES). In addition, the group-developed technologies help reduce the risk, cost, and time associated with implementing SAP software into the aerospace and defense manufacturing space.

Independent Software Vendors
SAP Manufacturing Execution by Visiprise	Manufacturing Execution The leading MES solution in the aerospace and defense industry, SAP Manufacturing by Visiprise enables manufacturers to manage and control shop floor and manufacturing operations for components, parts assemblies, and complex end-item deliverables. With functionality to capture, share, and store data for the manufacturing process, the solution provides easy access to accurate, relevant, and timely data; enhances communications between management and shop floor personnel; and improves manufacturing execution efficiency. By connecting the shop floor to the enterprise, SAP Manufacturing Execution by Visiprise provides the tight integration necessary for global visibility into manufacturing operations.
System Integrators
	Pre-Configured Manufacturing Solution Targeting midsized companies and small organizations within large enterprises, Deloitte offers a preconfigured solution for SAP's aerospace and defense manufacturing customers. The solution includes all the core aerospace and defense business processes as well as the rich functionality that supports: Parameter effectivity Cross-contract planning Parts interchangeability Government billing Embedded earned value management system Support for Lean and Six Sigma methodoligies Compliance with government regulations The solution also includes methodoligies for accelerating the implementation and minimizing its risk.

More Information

You can look up additional information about an SAP partner or a partner solution in the partner directory.

To find out more about SAP's offering for the aerospace and defense industry and how SAP solutions can support your business processes, see the SAP Business Maps for Aerospace & Defense.