What is process control in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: process control

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: The activities of measuring, controlling, and regulating processes, whether or not they are performed manually or automatically.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Process control is a component of SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries. It is used to monitor and control production processes in real-time. It helps to ensure that the production process is running smoothly and efficiently, and that the desired quality standards are being met. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Process control can be used to monitor and control production processes in real-time. It can be used to track the progress of production processes, identify any potential problems, and take corrective action if necessary. It can also be used to analyze production data and identify areas for improvement. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using process control, it is important to ensure that the data being collected is accurate and up-to-date. This will help to ensure that the production process is running smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the data collected by process control in order to identify any potential problems or areas for improvement. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Process control is closely related to other components of SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries, such as material requirements planning (MRP) and capacity planning. Additionally, process control can be used in conjunction with other SAP modules, such as Quality Management (QM) and Plant Maintenance (PM).