ERP Connectivity
This section includes:
- ERP Connectivity Training Resources
- Web Services in ERP Connectivity Training
- Business Connector Learning Resources
- Interface for SAP ERP Practical Tutorial
Sharing Data Between Systems
Companies share data from ERP to the plant floor using a variety of methods, such as:
- Whiteboard
- Laminated Instructions
- Printed Documents (Spreadsheets, Orders, Schedules, etc.)
- Digital Spreadsheets and Documents
- Shared File Location
- External Hard Drive (walked down to the shop floor PC)
- Direct Database Queries
ERP Connectivity in Manufacturing Context
Connecting ERP systems to the shop floor are often requirements in MES and SCADA projects. The flow of data to ERP can be northbound (push) and southbound (pull). In this example, we see a production order originate in ERP, pulled into the MES layer, informing the SCADA/HMI layer of what and when to produce product.
Observe the northbound push once the production order is complete, informing ERP of what occurred during the process.
Sepasoft ERP Connectivity
Sepasoft ERP Connectivity includes three major connection capabilities, Web Services, Business Connector, and Interface For SAP ERP.
Web Services Module
The Web Services Module is used to communicate with ERP and business systems that support SOAP and RESTful endpoints. It can be used in conjunction with the Sepasoft Business Connector and its easy-to-use interface, or independently, as a tool for simplifying such communications via scripting in Ignition.
Business Connector Module
The Sepasoft Business Connector is a module for connecting Ignition to business systems. It provides intuitive drag-and-drop interfaces for developing business logic, transforming data, and mapping data between Ignition and other systems. It builds upon decades of industry best practices to enable seamless integration between your enterprise systems and your Ignition-powered manufacturing floor.
Interface for SAP ERP Module
The Interface for SAP ERP Module enables the Sepasoft Business Connector to connect to SAP and provides built-in templates for common data exchange scenarios. The cost of the Interface Module for SAP is an order of magnitude less than other middleware tools for SAP connectivity. The Interface for SAP ERP Module is SAP Labs certified.
