Optimize product costs seamlessly throughout full value chain
This solution seamlessly optimizes your product and portfolio's cost performance. It unifies otherwise isolated data from SAP Integrated Product Development and SAP S4/HANA environments; specifically related to R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement disciplines, into a single powerful model to identify cost savings, balance trade-offs, and ensure optimal value chain operation.
Overview
Find product cost savings in SAP Integrated Product Development and SAP S4/HANA
Companies have already realized +30% manufacturing cost savings utilizing this solution. Importantly, these have been realizable because their were aligned collaboratively with the solution
Unveil real lead-time reduction potential
Improve lead-times by exploring assembly and supply processes, in conjunction with engineering perspectives. Use the solution to find measures to improve supply, manufacturing and assembly processes
Discover, compare, decide, and realize measures quickly
This solution offers a single collaborative, end-to-end modeling environment, which is crucial to align on optimization strategies across different teams. It fosters seamless communication and coordination, ensuring cost-optimizing initiatives are not only identified but effectively accelerated.
Details
Solution type
Extensions and Add-ons
Industry
Consumer Products, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Cross-Industry
Compatibility
Works with
Features
Easily extract cost data from SAP Integrated Product Development and SAP S4/HANA
Use the solution to select the cost-relevant data objects that you want to consider. A connected data model is then produced automatically. After that, use the solution to explore and optimize your product portfolio.

A common data model to "connect the dots"
Optimizing effectively means considering multiple perspectives and how they are interconnected. This solution connects otherwise isolated data so that cause and effect can be understood and considered.

Use scenario-based explanation to prioritize measures
Support the comparison and prioritization of cost-related measures across the value chain with a shared data model. This model captures cross-functional perspectives, helping align, assess, and track cost initiatives holistically.

Plans and pricing
Single Dimensional Optimization Edition
Ability to optimize by one focus dimension (e.g., R&D)
One-month license for one author (unlimited readers)
Consulting support incl. (6 day) included
Includes 1 Package One-timeEUR 19,000.00- Minimum contract 1 month
Ability to optimize by one focus dimension (e.g., R&D)
One-month license for one author (unlimited readers)
Consulting support incl. (6 day) included
Includes 1 Package Multi-dimensional Optimization Edition
Ability to optimize by all four dimensions: R&D, production, supply chain, procurement
Three-month license for one author (unlimited readers)
Consulting support incl. (15 days)
Includes 1 Package One-timeEUR 49,000.00- Minimum contract 3 months
Ability to optimize by all four dimensions: R&D, production, supply chain, procurement
Three-month license for one author (unlimited readers)
Consulting support incl. (15 days)
Includes 1 Package Individual Edition
Configurable to your individual scope
Configurable to unlimited users
Customizable licensed term duration
Includes 1 Package Price upon requestConfigurable to your individual scope
Configurable to unlimited users
Customizable licensed term duration
Includes 1 Package
Technical Information
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Resources
PwC's METUS in Action
PwC's team is here to support you find cost-saving measures
Discover our Design-to-Cost-Plus with METUS Whitepaper
Publisher
PwC Solutions GmbH
PwC, a global leader in professional services, offers innovative solutions for R&D and product development optimization. Their METUS Software streamlines processes and reduces costs by integrating with existing systems. This empowers businesses to unify data, make informed decisions, and gain competitive advantage.
