Description

Introduction
SAP PLM with S/4HANA: Integrated Product Development & Digital Threads focuses on how enterprises can leverage S/4HANA’s modern architecture to unify engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and quality processes. This training provides a deep understanding of digital thread enablement, real-time product data flow, and integrated lifecycle governance essential for accelerating innovation and ensuring end-to-end product traceability.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of SAP ERP or S/4HANA
Understanding of product development or engineering workflows
Familiarity with BOM, materials or document processes (optional but useful)

Table of Contents
1. Overview of SAP PLM in S/4HANA
1.1 Evolution of PLM in the S/4HANA Era
1.2 Architecture, Data Model & Embedded Capabilities
1.3 Key Innovations Compared to ECC PLM

2. S/4HANA Product Data Foundations
2.1 Product Definition, Master Data & Classifications
2.2 Advanced BOM & Routing Integration
2.3 Product Recipes, Specifications & Variants

3. Integrated Engineering Change Management (ECM)
3.1 Change Records, Change Orders & Status Management
3.2 Change Impact Simulation & Analytics
3.3 Real-Time Propagation Through the Digital Thread

4. SAP Enterprise Product Structure (EPS)
4.1 Managing Product Structures at Scale
4.2 Multi-Level Assemblies, Variants & Configurations
4.3 Harmonizing Engineering and Manufacturing Structures

5. SAP Engineering Control Center (ECTR) with S/4HANA
5.1 CAD Integrations & Design Data Management
5.2 Engineering Workflows & Multi-CAD Collaboration
5.3 ECTR Extensions, Add-Ons & Best Practices

6. Digital Thread Enablement in S/4HANA
6.1 Digital Thread Architecture & Lifecycle Mapping
6.2 Linking Engineering, Manufacturing, Service & Quality
6.3 Traceability, Auditability & Compliance Automation

7. Product Lifecycle Collaboration & DMS
7.1 Document Management System Enhancements in S/4
7.2 3D Visualization, Markups & Document Governance
7.3 Enterprise Collaboration Frameworks

8. Quality & Compliance Integration
8.1 Design-to-Quality Processes in S/4HANA
8.2 Integrated Risk, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
8.3 Product Surveillance & Change-Driven Quality Checks

9. PLM Integration with Manufacturing & Supply Chain
9.1 Design-to-Manufacture Synchronization
9.2 Integrated Supply Chain & Procurement Alignment
9.3 Execution-to-Feedback Loops with MES & IoT

10. Migration to SAP PLM on S/4HANA
10.1 Migration Paths, Tools & Preparations
10.2 Data Harmonization & System Consolidation
10.3 Post-Migration Governance & Stabilization

This training empowers participants to master SAP PLM capabilities on S/4HANA and apply digital thread principles across the enterprise. With integrated processes and real-time insights, organizations can accelerate product development while ensuring full lifecycle traceability and compliance.