SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

Module 1: Introduction to SAP PLM

• Overview of SAP Product Lifecycle Management
• PLM components: DMS, ECM, Recipe Management, cFolders
• PLM integration with MM, PP, QM, and SD
• Product lifecycle stages: Ideation, design, launch, EOL
• SAP PLM implementation methodology

Module 2: Document Management System (DMS)

• Document info record (DIR) creation
• Document types and status management
• Version management and history
• Original file handling and archiving
• Document search and where-used

Module 3: Engineering Change Management (ECM)

• Change master records
• Change objects and change items
• Effectivity dates and revision levels
• Engineering change workflow
• Mass change processing

Module 4: Product Structure Management

• BOM management in PLM
• Multi-level BOM explosion
• BOM variants and configurations
• Where-used analysis
• CAD integration with BOM

Module 5: Recipe Management

• Recipe master data: Formulas, resources, process instructions
• Recipe versioning and lifecycle
• Regulatory compliance for recipes
• Recipe transfer to PP-PI
• Integration with QM for recipe compliance

Module 6: Project and Portfolio Management

• New product development (NPD) projects
• Stage-gate process management
• Resource planning for NPD
• NPD project dashboard
• Integration with SAP PPM

Module 7: CAD Integration

• SAP PLM Desktop Integration
• CAD system connectivity: CATIA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
• CAD document management
• BOM transfer from CAD to SAP
• Drawing viewer in SAP

Module 8: Classification and Characteristics

• Classification system setup
• Characteristics and classes
• Object dependencies
• Variant configuration basics
• Classification reporting

Module 9: Quality Management in PLM

• Design FMEA documentation
• Control plan management
• PPAP documentation
• Quality gates in NPD process
• Integration with SAP QM

Module 10: Collaboration and cFolders

• Collaborative folders for external partners
• Document sharing with suppliers
• Markup and review workflows
• Version comparison
• Secure access management

Module 11: PLM in S/4HANA

• SAP PLM in S/4HANA context
• Fiori apps for PLM
• Integration with SAP Signavio for process design
• AI-driven product development
• Cloud PLM on BTP

Module 12: Real-Time Projects and Case Studies

• Automotive PLM implementation
• Pharma recipe and document management
• End-to-end PLM cycle
• Certification and interview preparation

Experience in the Industry Gain knowledge from experts with hands-on SAP PLM project experience in automotive, pharma, and consumer goods product development.

Backgrounds at the Top Prominent corporations such as HCL, Siemens, TCS, and Accenture employ our SAP PLM trainers.

Clear & Effective Teaching Excellent communication and real-world examples simplify complex product lifecycle and document management concepts.

Hands-On Learning Focus Students apply skills using live SAP PLM systems with real NPD and engineering change management projects.

Up-to-Date Knowledge Trainers stay current with SAP PLM in S/4HANA, CAD integration, and latest product innovation management trends.