Regarding the Smart ERP system jointly launched with SAP, many people actually don’t know what it is and what it can do, right? Simply put, this thing is to combine Siemens' hardware facilities in the field of building intelligence – such as air conditioning systems, lighting equipment, security monitoring, etc., with SAP's software technology in enterprise resource planning management. I don't know why it is so cleverly combined, so that the management of the building seems to be smarter and more trouble-free. Provide global procurement services for weak current intelligent products!
First of all, we must first understand the basic concepts of Smart ERP and its core goals. It mainly wants to integrate the operation data of various equipment, personnel flow information, and various resource consumption in the building into a unified platform for management; in this way, the managers of the building can see the various conditions of the building in real time through this platform, and make some analysis and decisions based on this information. The ultimate goal is to improve the operation efficiency of the building, reduce some operation costs, and at the same time, improve the experience of the residents or staff in the building, although the effect may not be particularly obvious.
If you want to really use this system well, you must know several key modules. Really, these modules are very important:
1. Equipment monitoring and maintenance module: This module will connect all Siemens equipment in the building, such as air conditioners, elevators, and fire alarm systems, and then collect their operating data all the time – such as temperature, energy consumption, and whether there are any abnormalities in operation. The system will also judge whether the equipment will fail based on these data. When it is about to break down, it will remind the administrator to repair it, and you don’t have to wait until it really breaks before you get fucked…
2. Energy Management Module: This is easy to understand. It is to record how much electricity, water, and gas are used in the building, and then analyze where it is used more and whether it can save energy; it can also generate some reports to let managers know where to start to reduce energy consumption and save money. Everyone is thinking, right?
3. Module: Why mention it? Because SAP's strength is ERP, the function of this module is to connect the building's management system with other systems in the enterprise, such as the financial system and human resources system; in this way, office space rental costs and operation and maintenance personnel scheduling can be combined with the management of the entire enterprise without having to manage each section, which is quite convenient…
Is there anyone else who wants to ask a question? There are probably some:
Q: Is this system good or not, so is it expensive? Can ordinary small companies afford it?
Answer: Well…however, this kind of system will generally have higher investment in the early stage, because all hardware and software must be matched; but after long-term use, it can still save you a lot of costs, such as energy costs and maintenance costs… For small companies, you can try it first by buying some functions, without having to buy them all at once…
Q: If the building used not Siemens equipment before, can it still be installed?
Answer: This… seems a bit troublesome, but it is not completely impossible; the system may be able to connect some equipment opened by other brands, but the effect may not be as good as Siemens's set. Moreover, it is estimated that it will take more time and more troublesome to connect the system…
Finally, I personally think that the + SAP Smart ERP system may be a useful tool for large commercial buildings – places like office buildings and industrial parks, or for companies with particularly high requirements for building management efficiency. Although it may feel a bit difficult to learn and adapt to this system at the beginning and need to learn a lot of new things, as long as it is used smoothly, the benefits to management work should be quite obvious!
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