Management software COSERA

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Overview
COSERA is a software solution for digital control, monitoring and optimization of industrial manufacturing processes. It centralizes machine, operator, material flow and quality data to provide unified digital control across the production process.

Main capabilities

• Part tracking: process flow visualization and process data collection
• Performance analysis: system visualization, error evaluation, root‑cause and performance analysis, OEE
• Resource management: capacity planning, work queues, maintenance management, ticketing
• Logistics & materials management: procurement, intralogistics and production resource management (MM/WM)
• Quality management: quality status monitoring, notifications and PDCA support
• Production planning & control: line control, production scheduling, process and recipe management
• Document management: test and maintenance instructions, measurement reports

Problems solved
COSERA addresses challenges such as lack of shop‑floor transparency, manual/paper processes, unclear delivery dates, rising production costs, siloed IT systems, insufficient traceability and complex machine integration. It increases transparency and enables real‑time control to reduce bottlenecks and stabilize production.

Key features and technical approach

• Browser‑based architecture for plant‑wide and mobile access
• Vendor‑independent machine integration supporting modern and legacy equipment
• High‑granularity data collection enabling component‑level traceability
• Integration with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA and other ERPs without redundant databases
• On‑premises deployment: all processing within the customer's IT landscape (not cloud)
• Security based on ERP security standards: role/right management and closed system architecture

Benefits at a glance

• Holistic control of the entire shop floor
• Security aligned with SAP security standards
• Customizable to customer requirements; readable and adaptable code
• Real‑time production transparency and deep machine connectivity
• Seamless SAP integration without additional databases
• On‑site installation ensuring data sovereignty

Suitable for
COSERA is aimed at companies with complex or highly automated manufacturing processes, particularly those with varied production, high automation levels, deep value chains and existing ERP landscapes (e.g., SAP). It supports migrations from SAP ECC to S/4HANA or operation with a separate COSERA database where no ERP is available.

Regulated industries & references
Designed for industries demanding traceability and data security; used in regulated sectors such as aerospace, defence, automotive, medical technology and high‑tech manufacturing. References include users from defence and aerospace.

Implementation & deployment
Implementation is typically faster than traditional MES projects because COSERA can reuse existing ERP data structures, reducing interface effort, master‑data maintenance and overall implementation cost.

Machine and system integration

• Supports integration of CNC machines, automated production systems and legacy equipment
• Enables high‑granularity data capture and component‑specific traceability

IT security
Security follows established ERP role/right models; all production data remains inside the company's IT infrastructure with a closed system architecture and audit‑compliant controls.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Product name: COSERA
• Product type: MES / MOM system (Manufacturing Execution System / Manufacturing Operations Management)
• Vendor / Brand: GROB (GROB‑WERKE)
• Architecture: Browser‑based
• Deployment: On‑premises (installed at customer site); not a cloud solution
• ERP integration: SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA and other ERP systems; can run without ERP via separate COSERA database
• Main modules: Part tracking; Performance analysis (OEE); Resource management; Logistics & materials management; Quality management; Production planning & control; Document management
• Machine integration: CNC machines, automated production systems, legacy machines; supports multiple control/communication standards
• Security: ERP‑based role & rights management, closed system architecture, audit‑compliant production data
• Target industries: Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Medical technology, Defence, High‑tech manufacturing
• Implementation: Reduced interface effort and master‑data maintenance; typically faster than traditional MES implementations