SAP Consulting and Solutions for Aerospace, Defense & Security

Hardly any other industry is as synonymous with high-tech, precision and security awareness as Aerospace, Defense & Security. This makes it all the more important to have an IT landscape that combines modern technologies with high security requirements. With tailor-made SAP consulting and solutions, we support companies in the aerospace, defence and security sectors in optimizing processes, meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring that they are technologically future-proof.

Our experts are familiar with the special challenges and complex framework conditions of this industry and will support you from strategy to implementation.

Challenges of the aerospace and defense industry

Companies in this sector operate in a dynamic and highly complex market environment. Reliability, safety, quality and efficiency are paramount. At the same time, supply chains are closely networked and subject to a constantly growing degree of digitalization.

This results in a wide range of challenges: In addition to strict compliance and export control requirements, adherence to the War Weapons Control Act and classified/VS conformity, companies must meet the highest standards of product and manufacturing quality.

The mapping and use of NATO supply numbers is also essential. Added to this are complex maintenance and servicing processes and the need for seamless traceability along the entire value chain. The secure handling of sensitive data and compliance with IT security standards round off the special requirements of this industry.

SAP solutions for greater efficiency, security and future viability

We support companies on their path to greater efficiency and process reliability - from the optimization of production and logistics processes to compliance with regulatory requirements and digital transformation.

We rely on SAP solutions for Defense & Security and Aerospace & Defense, which are specially tailored to industry-specific challenges, and develops individual extensions as required. These solutions provide you with flexible, mobile and self-sufficient IT for your logistical and administrative processes.

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Our range of services

We offer tailor-made SAP solutions specifically for companies in the aerospace, defense and security sectors:

  • SAP consulting and development along the value chain
  • Optimization and automation of production and logistics processes
  • SAP integration for maintenance, repair and service
  • Transparent and traceable supply chains
  • Support for SAP S/4HANA migration and VS-compliant  transformations
  • NATO-compliant master data integration
  • Efficient project management - from prototypes to series production

FAQ's

1. Which SAP solutions address the special requirements of the aerospace & defense industry?

SAP offers a variety of specialized solutions that are specifically designed to meet the complex requirements of the aerospace and defense industry. With SAP MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), companies optimize their maintenance processes for highly complex products and systems. FMPO (Flexible Material Planning Objects) enables the flexible control of dynamic material flows in production and spare parts management. For safety-critical materials, Explosive Management within SAP EWM supports storage and handling in compliance with regulations. In addition, SAP provides functions that make global supply chains resilient, ensure compliance with strict export controls and guarantee IT security and complete traceability - thus meeting all relevant industry standards and regulations.

2. What role does artificial intelligence (AI) play in SAP solutions for aerospace, defense & security?

AI in SAP solutions not only enables companies in the aerospace, defense & security sector to perform predictive maintenance, but also intelligent spare parts planning, automated quality controls and anomaly detection in sensitive manufacturing processes. This optimizes maintenance intervals, reduces downtime and extends the service life of safety-critical components.

3. How does abat support companies in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA?

abat provides comprehensive support to companies in the aerospace and defense industry - from process analysis and strategy development to technical implementation and roll-out planning. We take into account industry-specific requirements such as serial number management, export control, ITAR/EAR compliance or the integration of maintenance and repair processes (MRO) in SAP S/4HANA.

4. What are the advantages of switching to cloud-based SAP solutions?

Cloud-based SAP solutions offer companies in the aerospace, defense & security sectors maximum flexibility and scalability - for example, in the event of fluctuating production capacities or cross-location projects. At the same time, companies benefit from faster innovation cycles, greater IT security and the ability to efficiently integrate new services such as IoT or digital twins into their SAP landscape.

5. Why is SAP S/4HANA the basis for digital transformation in Aerospace, Defense & Security?

SAP S/4HANA creates the technological basis for consistent end-to-end processes in the aerospace and defense industry. Whether series production, project business or maintenance management - with SAP S/4HANA, data is available in real time, decisions are accelerated and compliance requirements are met with system support. abat ensures that specific industry requirements are optimally embedded in the SAP architecture.

Our customers in the area of Aerospace, Defense & Security

Airbus
Atlas Elektronik
Bundeswehr
BWI GmbH
Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG
HIL Heeresinstandsetzungslogistik
OHB
Recaro
Rheinmetall
thyssenkrupp AG

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