Quality management has become complex and multifaceted. While the integration of processes continues to be a key factor, employee skills and input are increasingly important.

SAP Product Lifecycle Management (SAP PLM) puts you in control of quality management through the global exchange of key information. In particular, the application offers these advantages:

• A single quality management solution for all company processes
• A central role for employees, with the ability to perform a variety of tasks quickly and efficiently
• All employee access to your most current quality manual at any time

SAP PLM enables you to begin quality planning during the product design phase. It also lets you create a foundation for quality inspection processes and in-process control during production. By providing a complete quality management solution, it satisfies the criteria for ISO 9000 and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

The application gives employees role-based access to the information they need. Support for collaborative and mobile business promotes the exchange of information with external sources.