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Updated in [May 19th, 2023]

This course provides an overview of SAP PLM in Process Industries. It will cover topics such as how teams can work together efficiently from design to manufacturing, how to identify requirements and map them to future products, how to identify cost drivers early on, and how to manage R&D projects. Additionally, the course will guide participants through creating detailed product specifications, developing compliant recipes, and handing over to manufacturing. Participants will gain an understanding of how intelligent and collaborative tools can be used to enrich product development processes and formulate improved or brand-new products in process industries.

[Applications]
Upon completion of this course, participants can apply the knowledge gained to improve product development processes in process industries. They can use the tools and techniques learned to identify requirements, map them to future products, identify cost drivers, manage R&D projects, create detailed product specifications, develop compliant recipes, and handover to manufacturing. Participants can also use the knowledge gained to create an end-to-end digitalization in product development, which will help them work more efficiently and innovate faster.

[Career Paths]
1. SAP PLM Consultant: SAP PLM Consultants are responsible for providing technical and functional support to clients in the process industries. They are responsible for designing, developing, and implementing SAP PLM solutions to meet the needs of the client. They must have a strong understanding of the SAP PLM system and be able to troubleshoot any issues that arise. As the demand for SAP PLM solutions increases, the need for experienced SAP PLM Consultants is expected to grow.

2. SAP PLM Analyst: SAP PLM Analysts are responsible for analyzing and evaluating the current SAP PLM system and making recommendations for improvements. They must have a strong understanding of the SAP PLM system and be able to identify areas of improvement. They must also be able to develop and implement solutions to improve the system. As the demand for SAP PLM solutions increases, the need for experienced SAP PLM Analysts is expected to grow.

3. SAP PLM Developer: SAP PLM Developers are responsible for developing and maintaining SAP PLM solutions. They must have a strong understanding of the SAP PLM system and be able to develop custom solutions to meet the needs of the client. As the demand for SAP PLM solutions increases, the need for experienced SAP PLM Developers is expected to grow.

4. SAP PLM Project Manager: SAP PLM Project Managers are responsible for managing the implementation of SAP PLM solutions. They must have a strong understanding of the SAP PLM system and be able to manage the project from start to finish. As the demand for SAP PLM solutions increases, the need for experienced SAP PLM Project Managers is expected to grow.

[Education Paths]
1. Bachelor of Science in Process Engineering: This degree program focuses on the design, operation, and optimization of industrial processes. It covers topics such as process control, process design, process safety, and process economics. It also covers the fundamentals of engineering, mathematics, and chemistry. Developing trends in this field include the use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize processes and the use of digital twins to simulate and optimize processes.

2. Master of Science in Product Lifecycle Management: This degree program focuses on the management of product lifecycles from concept to retirement. It covers topics such as product design, product development, product data management, and product lifecycle management. Developing trends in this field include the use of digital twins to simulate and optimize product lifecycles and the use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to improve product lifecycle management.

3. Master of Science in Industrial Automation: This degree program focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of automated systems. It covers topics such as automation systems, robotics, and control systems. Developing trends in this field include the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize automated systems and the use of digital twins to simulate and optimize automated systems.

4. Master of Science in Supply Chain Management: This degree program focuses on the management of supply chains from raw materials to finished products. It covers topics such as supply chain planning, supply chain optimization, and supply chain analytics. Developing trends in this field include the use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize supply chains and the use of digital twins to simulate and optimize supply chains.