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cFolders 4.00How to enable collaboration inproduct development and design
Peter Szincsak, PLM Solution Management13. August 2008
© SAP 2008 / Page 2
1. Business Process Development Collaboration2. Sharing BOM and Documents3. Sharing CAD Models and Product Variant Structures4. Usage of Collaborative and Competitive Scenario4. Standalone and Integrated Deployment Scenarios5. Integration with SAP NetWeaver6. New functionality in cFolders 4.007. Wrap-Up
Agenda
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Doing collaborative product development across thesupply chain …. (is) becoming as important, if not moreimportant than the logistics and production supplychain.
As companies increasingly outsource manufacturing, thesame partners that produce parts or components for aproduct are being delegated responsibility to participate inthe design of those parts and components”
From CIMdata, Measuring PLM's Business Value, September 2003
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SAP refers with the business process Development Collaboration toCollaborative product development
”
The Importance of Collaborative ProductDevelopment
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What is clear, however, is that best-in-class companies –those that most frequently hit their product developmenttargets for revenue, cost, and quality – are activelypursuing collaboration […].
Furthermore, they have more frequently automated theircollaboration processes with PLM tools that incorporateor enable collaboration across the product lifecycle.
From Aberdeen Group, The Product Lifecycle Collaboration BenchmarkReport – The Product Profitability “X Factor”?, June 2006
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SAP refers with the business process Development Collaboration toCollaborative product development
The Importance of Collaborative ProductDevelopment
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Customer
Subcontractor
Subcontractor
OEM
INTERNETIntranet
Collaborative Product Development – TheChallenge
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Customer’s Pain Points in ProductDevelopment
Classical collaboration via email, phone, fax, and mail is more likely tobe error-proneClassical collaboration requires a lot of face-to-face meetings andtravelWith classical collaboration, the consistency of data is not reliableClassical collaboration supports, in most cases, only unstructureddataClassical collaboration is not able to manage the access of externalparties to product data in a secure and economic way
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Central vault!
Structure!
Authorizations!
StatusManagement!
Reasons Why Collaboration May Fail
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Working on a real-time,consistent data basis withcustomers and suppliers
Secure collaboration withexternal supplier and partners
Development Collaboration – How to Improve
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cFolders on SAP PLM Application MapSA
P NetW
eaver
Product and projectportfolio management
Idea management andconcept development Project planning Time and resource
management Project execution Strategic portfoliomanagement
Life-cycle processsupport
Productdevelopment
Developmentcollaboration andstrategic sourcing
Prototyping andproduction
ramp-up
Hand over tosales, service, and
maintenance
Qualityengineering and
improvementProduct costing
Life-cycle datamanagement
Documentmanagement
Product master andstructure management
Specification andrecipe management
Service andmaintenance structure
management
Change andconfigurationmanagement
Corporate services Audit management Hazardous tracking/productstewardship
Dangerous goods/wastemanagement Workers health and safety
On the SAP PLM Application Map (based on business processes) cFolders belongs to thebusiness process Development Collaboration.The business process Development Collaboration focuses on cross-company collaborationon product data (technical documents & product structure information) during productdevelopment and sourcing.The business process Development Collaboration & cFolders is also part of the SAP ERPoffering and belongs to the process group Product Development on the my SAP ERPSolution Map(see http://service.sap.com/erp)
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Substitutes classic communication via e-mail, phone, fax, andface-to-face meetings with virtual team work
Reduces misunderstandings and communication deficienciesand improves consistency of reliable data
Substitutes unstructured communication with structured data(with redlining, mark-ups, data sheets, and secure areas)
Provides synchronous communication capabilities(graphical information, redlining)
You save the following:Reduction in travel, meetings, and conference calls
Fewer errors due to improved communication with vendors andcustomers
Reduced time-to-market
Increased capacity due to faster time-to-market
cFolders Value Proposition
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Structured collaboration on: documents, CAD assemblies, data sheets, materials, BOM,technical assets, manufacturer part numbers, product variant structures & custom-defined(generic) objectsSophisticated authorization concept for access controlIntegrated visualization and red-lining/mark-up tool for 2D/3D object viewingredlining/markup tool for 2D/3D object viewingBOM comparison & extraction
SAP PLM cFolders(CollaborationFolders) is a verticalcollaborationapplication whichenables users towork on design anddevelopment projectsin virtual teams withexternal businesspartners
cFolders – In a Nutshell
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Integration to SAP PLM (DMS,…) & SRM (Strategic Sourcing,…)Search functionality (Search in file content supported)Notification and status management for process controlSupport of distributed content server architectureLarge file handling via FTP
cFolders – In a Nutshell (cont.)
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Authorization Concept: Object Authorization
Authorizations:Administration
Write
Read
None
Create/Delete
Folder authorizationsare passed on tosubordinated objectsmode can be over-written for selectedobjects
Authorizations can alsobe controlledautomatically by usingthe cFolders applicationprogramming interface
User-dependent object authorizations:Authorizations can be assigned to users, user groups and roles
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Backend Integration: cFolders ECC/R/3
Exchange ofdocumentsbetween cFolders andSAP PLM DocumentManagement System(SAP PLM DMS is partof ECC/R/3)
Exchange of materialBOMs,product variantstructures,CAD assembliesbetween cFolders andSAP back-end system
Externaluser
(needs onlyWeb browser)
SAP PLMcFolders
Internet
Internal User
HTTPS
Intranet
Backend Systems(DMS, BOM Processing,
CAD Desktop, iPPEon SAP R/3 or ECC,...)
HTTPS RFC(SNC)
Data Security:Externals have access to data in cFolders only
- no access to back-end system necessary for externals
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Status Management – Process Control
Object StatusReleased
Object StatusTo Be Reviewed
Object StatusIn Process
Entryaction
Sendreminder
Transitionaction
Sendnotification
Transition
authorization
Reviewer
Object AuthorizationAuthors: readReviewer: readEngineering: read
Object AuthorizationAuthors: readReviewer: readEngineering: none
Object AuthorizationAuthors: writeReviewer: noneEngineering: none
Status profile
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cFolders supports thefollowing languages:
ChineseCzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortugueseRussianSpanishSwedishTurkish
cFolders Language Support
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Customers using cFolders
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Collaboration on technical documents(Technical Specifications, Artwork, …):Architect Engineers Component SuppliersAutomotive OEM Tier 1 SupplierAutomotive Tier 1 Supplier Tier 2 SupplierOil Companies SuppliersPackaging Companies Customers & Designers…
Collaboration on CAD assemblies &product variant structures:Automotive Tier 1 Supplier Tier 2 Supplier…
Collaboration on materials, BOM,manufacturer part numbers:Automotive Tier 1 Supplier Tier 2 SupplierOEM Contract Manufacturer in High Tech Industry…
cFolders – Main Target Groups
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cFolders Adds Business Value
Standardizes the collaboration process byusing status management
Gives clarity on valid document versions
Makes the collaboration over complextopics more transparent
Improves communication with externalpartners by allowing them to maintaindocuments & BOM without the need toexpose the backend system
Increases development efficiency byoffering viewing & redlining capabilities forall team members
Optimizes collaboration with suppliers inbidding scenarios
Enables effective cross-enterprise projectmanagement by tightly integratingcProjects
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1. Business Process Development Collaboration2. Sharing BOM and Documents3. Sharing CAD Models and Product Variant Structures4. Usage of Collaborative and Competitive Scenario5. Standalone and Integrated Deployment Scenarios6. Integration with SAP NetWeaver7. New functionality in cFolders 4.008. Wrap-Up
Agenda
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Document Handling - Overview
Exchange of documentsbetween cFolders and SAPR/3/ECC backend system(release. 4.6B or higher) ispossible, if at least SAP R/3Plug-In 2001.2, SP 2 or higheris installed
Note
Direct editing of all file typessupported by front end PC
Documents are lockedduring check in/check out
Integrated 2D/3D viewerwith redlining capabilities
Mass up-/download of files from PC
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Bill of Material (BOM)
Exchange of material BOMbetween cFolders and SAPR/3/ECC back end system
(Minimum Requirements:SAP R/3 Release 4.7 or4.6C SP33 + Note 546617) ispossible, if at least SAP R/3 Plug-In2002.2 is installed)
Note
External users withoutan R/3/ECC systemcan maintain/creatematerial BOM(only browserrequired)
BOM can be publishedfrom backend tocFolders
Number of activematerial & BOMattributes defined insystem settings
In addition Reference Designators (component locationinformation used in High Tech Industry) can be madeavailable in BOM item long text in cFolders.
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1. Business Process Development Collaboration2. Sharing BOM and Documents3. Sharing CAD Models and Product Variant Structures4. Usage of Collaborative and Competitive Scenario5. Standalone and Integrated Deployment Scenarios6. Integration with SAP NetWeaver7. New functionality in cFolders 4.008. Wrap-Up
Agenda
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Integration works for ERP 6.0 (ECC 6.0), ERP 2004 (ECC 5.0), R/3 Enterprise Extension Set 110 & 200,R/3 4.6C (for all releases besides ERP 6.0 the implementation of R/3/ERP support packages released inQ2/2005 is necessary)Note
Export of CAD assemblies tocFolders (originals asdocuments & product structureinformation as xml-file)
Export of CAD assemblies fromcFolders to CAD systems ofexternal users can be realizedby SAP CAD partners oncustomer project base
Import of changed CADassemblies from CAD systemsof external users to cFoldersand reconciliation with CADassemblies managed by CADDesktop can be realized bySAP CAD partners on customerproject base
Integration to CAD Desktop
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Integration works withERP 6.0 (ECC 6.0)
Note
Export product structures fromiPPE to cFolders for reviewImport modified productstructures from cFolders toiPPEAttributes of exported iPPEnodes and variants can bechangedLinked materials anddocuments can be added/changed in cFolders.Data created in cFolders canbe imported back to the iPPE.
Integration to iPPE
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1. Business Process Development Collaboration2. Sharing BOM and Documents3. Sharing CAD Models and Product Variant Structures4. Usage of Collaborative and Competitive Scenario5. Standalone and Integrated Deployment Scenarios6. Integration with SAP NetWeaver7. New functionality in cFolders 4.008. Wrap-Up
Agenda
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Collaborative versus Competitive Scenario
Collaborative Scenario
Party BParty A SupplierCustomer
Supplier
Supplier
Competitive Scenario
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Collaboration Structure
Two-scenario- conceptCollaborativescenario: One publicarea for all teammembers
Competitive scenario:Additional supplier workareas with individualauthorization settings
can be used togetherwith SAP BiddingEngine (SAP SRM)
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1. Business Process Development Collaboration2. Sharing BOM and Documents3. Sharing CAD Models and Product Variant Structures4. Usage of Collaborative and Competitive Scenario5. Standalone and Integrated Deployment Scenarios6. Integration with SAP NetWeaver7. New functionality in cFolders 4.008. Wrap-Up
Agenda
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Backend Integration: cFolders ECC/R/3
Exchange of documentsbetween cFolders andSAP PLM DocumentManagement System(SAP PLM DMS is partof ECC/R/3)Exchange of materialBOM,product variantstructures,CAD assembliesbetween cFolders andSAP back-end system
Externaluser
(needs onlyWeb browser)
SAP PLMcFolders
Internet
Internal User
HTTPS
Intranet
Backend Systems(DMS, BOM Processing,
CAD Desktop, iPPEon SAP R/3 or ECC,...)
HTTPS RFC(SNC)
Data Security:Externals have access to data in cFolders only
- no access to back-end system necessary for externals
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Integration into Project Management
cFolders is integratedinto cProjects
cProjects is the SAPapplication for phase-based projectmanagement
Export/Import ofDocumentsto/fromcProjectsfrom/tocFolders
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cProjects and cFolders – Sample Architecture
cFolders
Internet Intranet
ExternalPartners
cProjects
ProjectManagers
DesignEngineers
Links
Exchange ofdocuments
ProjectDocuments(checklists,minutes ofmeetings)
Technicaldocuments(drawings,structure
information)
Technicaldocuments(drawings,structure
information)
Backend Systems(DMS, BOM Processing,
CAD Desktop, iPPEon SAP R/3 or ECC,...)
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Sourcing of Engineering Goods and Services
Strategiccontract
Bidevaluation
Requestfor
quotation
Biddingscenario
Designcollaboration
Purchaseorder
The sourcing of engineered materials requires efficientcollaboration between buyer and supplier.
Bidding scenario and design collaborations are highly integrated,simultaneous processes.
A car manufacturer searchingfor a supplier to supply aspecific part, e.g. a bumper.A construction companycollaborating with asubcontractor to build aspecific part of a building, e.g.the roof.A power plant constructioncompany searching for aturbine supplier.
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cFolders collaboration can becreated from SAP Bidding Engine
Existing cFolders collaborationcan be assigned to bid invitation
Integration into SAP SRM Strategic Sourcing
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cFolders & SRM Server installed on same machine (sketch of possible system landscape).More information available in Solution Manager.Look for: SRM Business Process: Processing Collaborative Bidding Events using cFolders
Architecture cFolders Installation on Top of SRMServer
Internet Intranet
Supplier SalesEngineer
cFolders &Bidding Engine
(running onSRM Server)
Purchaser
DesignEngineers
Submitbid
Add technicaldocuments
Assign/create collaboration &Create bid invitation
Add technicaldocuments
The Installation of cFolders 4.00 on SRMServer 5.5 (SRM 5.0) is validated andreleased to customersSignificantly lower TCOCommon hardware and user managementcan be used when using cFolders ascontainer for technical specifications forbidding events
BackendSystems
(DMS on SAP R/3 orECC,...)
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cFolders is shown as a virtual drive in the MS Windows Explorer
Exchange of folderstructures betweenMS WindowsExplorer andcFolders with dragand dropSave-as from MSWindowsapplicationsdirectly to cFoldersOpen and changefiles in cFoldersdirectly from MSWindows FileExplorer
Windows File Explorer Integration
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1. Business Process Development Collaboration2. Sharing BOM and Documents3. Sharing CAD Models and Product Variant Structures4. Usage of Collaborative and Competitive Scenario5. Standalone and Integrated Deployment Scenarios6. Integration with SAP NetWeaver7. New functionality in cFolders 4.008. Wrap-Up
Agenda
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cFolders and SAP NetWeaver:Flexible Storage Location
Database is default storage location of KPRO for cFolders
cFolders Add-on
KPRO
Database
SAP NetW
eaver WAS
HTTP(distributed)contentserver
defa
ult
optio
nal
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Established communication methods with SAP NetWeavers Internet CommunicationLayer:
HTML for user interactionRFC + SOAP for system connectionover 100 API‘s available
Client WAS with NetWeaver 2004s
cFoldersApplicationEngine
HTML BSP
SOAP
RFCRFC (SNC), SAP specific
HTTP(s)/SOAP/XML
HTTP(s)/HTML pages
R3, Java+JCo,C++, VB
WAS, Java,MS SOAPtoolkit
InternetExplorer
SOAP
RFC
cFolders Application Programming Interface: Available Function Moduleshttp://help.sap.com/saphelp_ppm400/helpdata/en/30/cce8bf627db74fa531f89b9aed229f/frameset.htm
cFolders Access Methods: Enabled by SAPNetWeaver
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SAPApplication
XI 3rd PartyApplication
mySAP PLMcFolders
3.10
3rd PartyMiddlewareComponent
Marketplace/ Business
Partner
SAPApplication
XI 3rd PartyApplication
mySAP PLMcFolders
3.10
3rd PartyMiddlewareComponent
Marketplace/ Business
Partner
cFolders – Extended Connectivity (XI)
Integration available on customer project base
SAP NetWeaver ProcessIntegration enablespowerful webservice-based integration of SAPPLM cFolders with SAPand non-SAP systems
SAP NetWeaver ProcessIntegrationUses SAP ExchangeInfrastructure (XI)Based on WSDL & XMLSuitable for mass datatransferSuitable for back-endintegration of custom-defined (generic) objects incFolders
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The SAP T-approachUse the combined power of a horizontaland a vertical solution
SAP NetWeaver Collaboration– The horizontal solution
SAPs Collaboration Room offers virtualworkspace for working groups
Real-Time Collaboration services likechat and application sharing enhancesynchronous communication betweenpeople fulfilling their tasks
SAP PLM cFolders – The vertical solution
Provides in-depth functionality for R&Dand engineering
Provides secure connectivity to externalpartners and suppliers
Direct integration into SAP R/3(DMS, material, BOM,…)
Focus on structured information
SAP NetWeaver Collaboration
R/3DMS, material, BOM
cFolders
CAD
Integration
CADIntegration
IntegrationKM
Integration cFolders in Collaboration withNetWeaver
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Typically:Steering Committee
Makes decisions about general principlesWorks with office documents (PDF, PPT…)Uses SAP NetWeaver CollaborationRoom with access to cFolders through KM
EngineeringCreates concepts and designsWorks with Office Documents, drawings,BOM, CAD modelsUses CAD, DMS & SAP PLM cFolders
Engineering partnersParticularize designs or designingmodulesWork with Office Documents, drawings,BOM, CAD modelsUse SAP PLM cFolders
CAD
CADIntegration
IntegrationKM
SAP NetWeaver Collaboration
R/3DMS, material, BOM
cFolders
Integration
Why Horizontal and Vertical Tools Make Sense
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For more information on the WebDAV standard see www.webdav.org
Read, change, andcreate documents incFolders viaKnowledgeManagement ispossible using theWebDAV interface ofcFolders
The WebDAVRepository Managerof KM is used forconnecting KM andcFolders
Integration of cFolders in SAP NetWeaver KM
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Integration cFolders in Collaboration withNetWeaver
cFolders
CollaborationRoom
cFolders
KM
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Integration in SAP Enterprise Portal EP 6.0
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1. Business Process Development Collaboration2. Sharing BOM and Documents3. Sharing CAD Models and Product Variant Structures4. Usage of Collaborative and Competitive Scenario5. Standalone and Integrated Deployment Scenarios6. Integration with SAP NetWeaver7. New functionality in cFolders 4.008. Wrap-Up
Agenda
© SAP 2008 / Page 47
Business Impact
Improved capabilities for collaboration on CAD data and product structuredata with external suppliers, partners and contract manufacturers.
The extension of the number of objects, which can be managed by cFoldersstandard functionality, significantly increases the ROI for the customer.
The introduction of business partners results in higher data security foruser-related information, which should not be accessible for all businesspartners.The business partner concept enables external users to be useradministrator for their organization and lowers the costs for useradministration for the system owner.
New features with cFolders 4.00
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Additional BOMFunctionsBOM redliningSingle-level BOMcomparisonStructure export
Multi-level BOMdownload (incl.related objects)in CSV or PDX-XML formatIndividualdownload ofrelated objects inCSV format
New Features with cFolders 4.00 – BOM
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Realization of Manufacturer Part Numbers (MPN) as new object in cFolders
Support of collaboration between OEM and contractmanufacturers in High Tech and other industries
Export of MPNfrom SAP ECCto cFolders issupported viaTA CFE02
MinimumRequirementECC 6.0
New Features with cFolders 4.00 – MPN
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New Features with cFolders 4.00 – otherfunctions 1
Business Partner (Organizations) incFolders
Restriction of visibility of userinformation based on membershipin organization (e.g.: suppliercompany)External user administrator fororganizations
Integration to iPPE *Export/Import from/to iPPE to/fromcFolders
Integration to CAD Desktop *Export of CAD assemblies tocFoldersImport realized by SAP CADpartners
* Look for details on slides shown before
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New Features with cFolders 4.00 – otherfunctions 2
Workcenter Development Collaborationfor ERP 6.0:
Single Point of Access for activitiesrelated to development collaboration
Integration of cFolders Notifications intoUniversal Worklist (UWL)Extended integration between cFoldersand Knowledge Management:*
Change and creation of documents incFolders via KM
Extended integration into MS WindowsFile Explorer:*
Up-/Download of folder structuresTracking of Authorizations
* Look for details on slides shown before
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New Features with cFolders 4.00 – otherfunctions 3
Enhancement of backend integrationBookmarks for CollaborationsEnhancement of UIRelease of installation on top of SRM Server 5.5 for usage together with SAPSRM *
* Look for details on slides shown before
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Supplier
Installation of cFolders on SCM Server
Customer
SAP ICH 5.0 Backend System
- Gross Demand- Inventory Info
Receive Demand &Inventory Update
Alert: Projected Stock(Print&Download)
Create Replen. Plan(Min/Max-Based)Check Availability
Create/Send ASNShipment/ASN(Goods Issue)
PO Update(ASN Notification)
Goods ReceiptGR Update(ASN Close)
Proof of DeliveryVisibility
Create SO
SAP cFolders 4.0
Product-Information
(eg. Documents,BOMs)
ProductMaster data
ProductInformation
CheckProduct Information
The installation of cFolders 4.00 on SCM Server 5.0 in connection with SAP SCM ICH is released for customers
Supplier Managed Inventory with Enhanced Product InformationcFolders can be used to add product-related information to the stock data provided in ICH
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Extend the in-house ECR/ECO process to include subcontractor:Provide MPN Import from cFolders to SAP PLM BackendProvide Product Data Import in cFoldersProvide ECN in cFoldersProvide ECN Status Tracking on cFoldersProvide ECR/ECO publishing services & downloadCreation of a web service interface for cFolders
Other topics:ReportingBusiness-Partner-related SearchSearch in attribute values
DISCLAIMER: This slide reflects current planning. Contents may be changed without prior notice, and are in noway binding upon SAP.
Outlook: cFolders 4.50 – Focus on EngineeringChange
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1. Business Process Development Collaboration2. Sharing BOM and Documents3. Sharing CAD Models and Product Variant Structures4. Usage of Collaborative and Competitive Scenario5. Standalone and Integrated Deployment Scenarios6. Integration with SAP NetWeaver7. New functionality in cFolders 4.008. Wrap-Up
Agenda
© SAP 2008 / Page 56
cFolders on SAP service marketplace:=> http://service.sap.com/cFolders
cFolders 4.00 Delta presentation=>http://service.sap.com/~sapidb/011000358700003212302005E/cFolders_400_delta.ppt
cFolders 4.00 - Functions in Detail=> http://service.sap.com/~sapidb/011000358700005975832006E/cFolders_400_Functionality.zip
cFolders 4.00 release notes:=>http://service.sap.com/~sapidb/011000358700007666032002E/CFOLDERS.HTM
Information on cFolders 4.00 on help.sap.com:1. Help on cFolders application:=>http://help.sap.com/saphelp_ppm400/helpdata/en/00/e8c80ae8fc3842b5bedf5d67879dae/frameset.htm
2. Help on portal integration of cFolders (BP PPMDC 4.0):=>http://help.sap.com/saphelp_xrpm40/helpdata/en/dd/9d9f42ac47c56ae10000000a155106/frameset.htm
Resources
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cFolders 4.00 configuration information:Configuration Information is stored in SAP Solution Manager - Necessary Input for SolutionManager: Process name: Organizational Area Product Development and IntroductionDevelopment CollaborationConfiguration Element: SAP PLM SAP cProject Suite 4.00 Basic Settings for cFolders
How to use SAP Solution Manager:http://service.sap.com/~sapidb/011000358700006935382005E.sim (SAP Tutor Player required)
=> http://service.sap.com/plm-inst using cProject Suite 4.00 Master Guide - Project andPortfolio Management
SAP Online Knowledge Product (OKP) for cFolders:=> http://service.sap.com/okp OKP Information Request
OCP20S - SAP cProject Suite 2.0OCP30S - SAP cProject Suite 3.0OCP31S - SAP cProject Suite 3.1OE5PRD - SAP ERP 6.0 Manufacturing Execution, Product Development & Enterprise AssetManagement (cFolders is covered in the section Product Development/DevelopmentCollaboration)
cFolders 3.10 configuration information:=> http://service.sap.com/plm-inst using cProject Suite 3.10 Configuration GuideCollaboration Folders & Master Guide - SAP cProjectSuite 3.10
Resources
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cFolders 4.00 is part of SAP cProject Suite 4.00SAP cProject Suite 4.00 is an Add-on on NetWeaver 2004s and the SAP Application ComponentsSAP ERP (ERP 6.0), SAP SRM (SRM 5.0), SAP SCM (SCM 5.0)
SAP cProject Suite 4.00 is not shipped standalone, SAP cProject Suite 4.00 is shipped only togetherwith other SAP Application Components.
SAP cProject Suite 4.00 (cFolders 4.00 and cProjects 4.00) is part of the software shipment of thefollowing SAP Application Components:SAP ERP (ERP 6.0), SAP SRM (SRM 5.0), SAP SCM (SCM 5.0)
The material number and name of the CD containing the cProject Suite software (CPRX400I) is thefollowing:
SAP ERP: 51031804_1 ERP 2005 SR1 COMPONENT CPROJECTS
SAP SRM: 51031738_1 SAP SRM 5.0 SR1 COMPONENT CProjects
SAP SCM: 51031827_1 SAP SCM 5.0 SR1 COMPONENT CPROJECTS
The material numbers refer to Support Release 1 (SR1).
By using on http://service.sap.com/swdc the service "Search for all categories" from the detailednavigation pane on the left hand side of the screen you can search for the material number anddownload the cProject Suite software provided you have as a customer or partner the neededsoftware licenses for the above mentioned SAP Application Components.
More information on cProject Suite 4.00 is available on http:/service.sap.com/cFolders andhttp:/service.sap.com/cProjects
How do SAP customers and partners get cFolders4.00
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7 Key Points to Take Home
cFolders is a tool for collaboration on product (structure) information with developmentpartners, contract manufactures and supplierscFolders offers high inherent collaboration security, as external users do not have to accessthe PLM backend system during collaborationcFolders integration to PLM functionality in R/3 4.6c, R/3 Enterprise, ECC 5.0 (SAP ERP2004) and ECC 6.0 (SAP ERP 6.0) is available out-of-the-box.cFolders functionality can be accessed from other systems (SAP and non-SAP) using theAPI-Framework of cFolderscFolders can be extended easily (new and enhanced objects)Integrated viewer offers visualization capabilities that facilitate 2D and 3D visualization,redline/markupcFolders can be used together with SAP SRM Strategic Sourcing as container for technicalspecifications for bidding events
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