Product Development with SAP PLM

Book excerpt: Looking for better control over your product development? With this guide to SAP Product Lifecycle Management (SAP PLM), you'll get in-depth instructions and configuration information for all stages! Set up and use SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM), variant configuration, Product Structure Management, and more. Then integrate with R&D, manufacturing, and authoring systems. From product visualization to collaborative development--get all the tools you need to succeed with SAP PLM! Highlights: -SAP Innovation Management -SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) -Requirements and target management -Variant configuration -Product structures -Product validation -Processes management -Change, release, and configuration management -Product visualization -Collaboration product developme