What is Computer-Aided Process Planning in SAP MFG-CAM - SAP Complex Assembly Manufacturing?

SAP Term: Computer-Aided Process Planning

• Component: MFG-CAM

• Component Name: SAP Complex Assembly Manufacturing

• Description: An application within the and for Defense & Security solutions that defines and maintains the detailed processes that result in the manufacture of products as defined in the Bill of Material Management BOMM manufacturing bill of material, including specification of all physical and information resources needed to support those processes.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Computer-Aided Process Planning (CAPP) is a software application used in the manufacturing industry to create and manage production plans. It is part of the SAP Complex Assembly Manufacturing (MFG-CAM) suite of applications. CAPP helps manufacturers to plan and optimize their production processes, from raw material procurement to finished product delivery.
  
  How to use it: 
  CAPP can be used to create and manage production plans for complex assemblies. It allows users to define the sequence of operations, assign resources, and track progress. CAPP also provides tools for analyzing production costs and optimizing production processes.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a production plan with CAPP, it is important to consider the availability of resources and the cost of materials. It is also important to consider the time required for each operation and the sequence of operations.
  
  Related Information: 
  CAPP is part of the SAP Complex Assembly Manufacturing (MFG-CAM) suite of applications. Other applications in this suite include Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Production Planning (PP), and Quality Management (QM).