What is 'Integrated Product and Process Engineering' in SAP AP-PPE - FND Integrated Product and Process Engineering?

Integrated Product and Process Engineering - Overview

• Component: AP-PPE

• Component Name: FND Integrated Product and Process Engineering

• Description: A master data model for configurable products/materials that have many variants. It consists of three areas - product structure, process structure and factory layout - in which you can maintain data for BOMs, routings, and production lines for use in repetitive and flow manufacturing. All this data is maintained in an environment called the iPPE workbench. Integrated Product and Process Engineering enables the continual description of a product, from the design phase and production through to operative use.

Integrated Product and Process Engineering - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Integrated Product and Process Engineering (IPPE) is a component of the SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) suite of applications. It is designed to help companies manage the entire product lifecycle from design to production. IPPE provides a comprehensive set of tools for product design, process engineering, and production planning. It also enables companies to optimize their processes and reduce costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  IPPE can be used to create product designs, simulate production processes, and plan production schedules. It also provides tools for analyzing product performance and cost. IPPE can be used to optimize production processes and reduce costs by identifying areas of waste or inefficiency. Additionally, IPPE can be used to track product performance over time and identify areas for improvement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using IPPE, it is important to ensure that all data is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the results of simulations and analyses are reliable. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the results of simulations and analyses to identify areas for improvement. 
  
  Related Information: 
  IPPE is part of the SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) suite of applications. Other components of APO include Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling, Global Available-to-Promise, and Transportation Planning & Vehicle Scheduling.