What is SAP Enterprise Product Engineering (EPE)?

SAP Enterprise Product Engineering is a robust software solution offered by SAP to manage and enhance product engineering workflows. It facilitates a smooth transition from product design and engineering to production and service. This comprehensive tool provides a range of functionalities, including:

• Product Data Management

• Engineering Change Management

• Bill of Materials Management

• Collaborative Features

These capabilities create an integrated platform that optimizes product engineering operations. By implementing SAP EPE, companies can experience:

• Accelerated innovation and improved efficiency

• Shortened time-to-market and enhanced product quality

• The ability to leverage SAP RDP to optimize product engineering

• An integrated platform with advanced features for product data and engineering change management

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SAP Enterprise Product Engineering

How Can SAP EPE Help Your Business?

SAP EPE streamlines product engineering processes, enhances collaboration among teams, and reduces time-to-market for new products. Here are the key features that support these goals

SAP EPE simplifies product lifecycle management by consolidating all related data, documents, and processes into one reliable platform. This promotes accuracy, efficiency in data entry, and fosters collaboration and innovation throughout product design and production.

SAP EPE provides Engineering Records to document any changes made to a product throughout its lifecycle. This system minimizes errors and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Support for ECR/ECO Processes

Organizations can optimize their Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes with SAP EPE. This feature helps document, evaluate changes, and improve product quality, while speeding up the time-to-market.

Embedded Analytics

WebUI / PLM 7 Enabled

The workflow solution in SAP EPE integrates with Engineering Records, offering a streamlined process for managing and tracking changes. This ensures thorough scrutiny and strict approval for any modifications, preventing mistakes and adhering to industrial regulations.

Integrated Workflow Solution with ER

SAP EPE provides real-time analytics on product design and development, helping businesses identify bottlenecks, improve team coordination, and make better-informed decisions in the product development process.

SAP EPE enables PLM 7 users to access and manage product information and documents remotely using WebUI technology. This enhances collaboration among teams, regardless of location.

Support for All PLM Objects

Delivery of Engineering Records

Achieve excellence in product lifecycle management through SAP EPE, which provides real-time insights and streamlines processes to optimize your product development and engineering workflows

Key Functionalities of SAP Enterprise Product Engineering (SAP EPE)

SAP EPE offers a suite of capabilities designed to optimize engineering and manufacturing processes, enhancing productivity, quality, and collaboration. These functionalities include:

• S/4HANA Change Record: Enables efficient tracking and management of engineering changes within the S/4HANA environment.

• SAP Engineering Control Center: Integrates CAD systems with SAP for seamless data management and improved engineering workflows.

• Status & Release Management: Manages the lifecycle of products by tracking statuses and controlling releases for better oversight.

• Access Control Management: Ensures secure and role-based access to sensitive product and engineering data.

• Product Structure Synchronization: Synchronizes product structures between engineering and manufacturing teams for consistency and accuracy.

• Product Validation: Supports testing and validation of product designs to ensure they meet quality and performance standards.

• SAP Visual Enterprise Manufacturing Planner: Enables visualization and planning of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and collaboration.

S/4HANA Change Record

• Streamline Change Management: Simplify and manage engineering changes efficiently with S/4HANA Change Record.

• Automate Change Processes: Boost productivity by automating end-to-end change management workflows.

• Optimize Workflows and Ensure Authenticity: Design flexible workflows and utilize digital signatures for secure and authentic processes.

• Gain a Competitive Edge: Leverage real-time insights from the Engineering Cockpit to make informed decisions and stay ahead in the market.