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Manufacturing Automation with SAP Business One HANA

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Manufacturing Automation with SAP Business One HANA

17 November, 2025

Manufacturing is everywhere. More than ever, it now demands automation to produce efficiently and quickly. According to reports, the global industrial automation market size was USD 191.89 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.8% during the 2022-2029 period, reaching USD 395.09 billion by 2029.

A sophisticated ERP solution like SAP Business One HANA can be implemented for manufacturing automation. SAP B1, an ERP for manufacturing, helps businesses adopt automation to rise seamlessly. Let’s understand better.

What is Manufacturing Automation?

As the question self-proclaims, in the simplest terms, it is the application of automation in the field of manufacturing. Industrial automation is used interchangeably with manufacturing automation.

SAP Business One HANA can be included in this endeavour to enable automation for your manufacturing business. It is a modern-age ERP solution that enables functionality in tune with industrial automation.

Why ERP is crucial for Manufacturing Automation?

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution is the platform for manufacturers upon which they can fulfill their dream of manufacturing automation. SAP Business One HANA leads the way when it comes to ERP for manufacturers as it enables;

  • Consolidation of Business Departments viz. Procurement, Production, Inventory & others
  • Quality Control from start to end
  • Data-driven Analytics for Smarter Automation
  • Scalability of the organization

SAP Business One HANA for Manufacturing Automation:

SAP B1 ERP streamlines manufacturing by bringing automation of production planning, inventory, quality control, material requirement planning, and more.

It transforms manufacturing by;

Automation in Production Planning: Manufacturers can generate production schedules automatically based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.

Integrated Quality Control: SAP Business One HANA ensures every individual product and batch meets the quality parameters through automated checkpoints.

Real-time Visibility & Alerts: Manufacturers can monitor and quickly understand inventory levels, production status, and more with real-time information in SAP Business One HANA. Any discrepancy can be alerted to facilitate swift action.

Integrations: Robust integration capabilities allow Internet of Things (IoT) & factory robots to be integrated with SAP Business One HANA. For manufacturers, this means a step closer to achieving their goal of manufacturing automation.

What are the key benefits of manufacturing automation with SAP Business One HANA?


SAP Business One features and functionality is what makes it stand apart from other ERPs. It enables;

  • Increased Efficiency: Smart automation raises the overall production efficiency.
  • Reduced Errors: Automation in manufacturing eliminates inaccuracies caused by human entries.
  • Lower Operational Costs: By optimizing resource utilization & cutting wastage, manufacturers can lower operational costs and increase margins with SAP Business One HANA.
  • Quality Control: Ensures that the final products meet the quality standards.
  • Scalability: Businesses scale faster with manufacturing automation in SAP Business One HANA.

Manufacturing Automation powered by SoftCore Solutions:

Stay ahead in manufacturing with SAP Business One HANA ERP. SoftCore Solutions, the reliable SAP Business One HANA Partner in Mumbai, brings in 24+ years of expertise to guide you with tailored ERP solutions. Quick implementation, solution-oriented, and easy on the pocket – SAP Business One for Everyone. Streamline processes and drive growth seamlessly with the ERP of the future, powered by SoftCore Solutions. Book a live demo and get a glimpse of the future!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

SAP Business One is here to stay and SAP has a robust roadmap ahead for their mid-market ERP solution. It is always updated with the latest functionality, keeping it fresh and in tune with current trends by SAP. Businesses can reliably invest in this premier ERP solution.

Currently, a SAP B1 license in India generally goes for around Rs. 80,000/- for limited users and Rs. 1,60,000/- for professional users.

SAP has stated clearly that it is not discontinuing SAP Business One ERP. SAP B1 receives timely updates, and its customer base grows consistently, now at 83,000+ and going strong.

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