SRM is the central documentation system for all item numbers. Participants will get to know all variants of item numbers for series production parts (“A item numbers”) as well as item numbers for test parts (“H item numbers”). The course includes reassigning and maintaining such item numbers via practical exercises.

Topics of the training:

• Generating new A and H item numbers
• Basics such as core and basic item numbers
• Structure of item numbers according to the item number system V019 8004
• Supply item numbers to other IT systems
• Structure of the design group identifier
• Search for core item numbers and designations
• Modifying design parts
• Search for item masters, manufacturers/suppliers

For attending the course: none

Technical requirements: none

Topics of this course:

• Generating new A and H item numbers
• Basics such as core and basic item numbers
• Structure of item numbers according to the item number system V019 8004
• Provisioning item numbers to other IT systems
• Structure of the design group identifier
• Search for core item numbers and designations
• Modifying design parts
• Search for item masters, manufacturers/suppliers

For attending the course: none

Technical requirements: none

Topics of the course:

Web-based training (takes place before the on-site training):

• PDM basics
• Interaction of the involved IT systems
• Design and documentation release process

On-site training:

• Understanding bills of materials and their structure
• MB item number - retrieval in Smaragd
• Maturity levels at the part number usage
• KEM generation/retrieval in Smaragd
• Linking the individual Smaragd elements with the KEM
• Place KEM in workflow/release workflow
• ACM coupling
• Interchangeability/compatibility
• Overview of PDM Q-House

For attending the course: Web-based training

Technical Requirements: none

Topics of the course

Web-based training (takes place before the on-site training):

• PDM basics
• Interaction of the involved IT systems
• Design and documentation release process

On-site training:

• Change management
• Product documentation tasks
• Definition of terms
• Understanding the product structure/bill of materials
• Understanding item numbers/definitions of assembly/scope of delivery/assembly undetermined
• Change year/facelift
• Exercises

For attending the course: Basic knowledge of Smaragd/Dialog

Technical requirements: none

Topics of the course

• General (BCT documentation method, customer information - price list configurator, machine-readable documentation language, usage statements, variant management)
• Data items
• Interaction of the product overview with the bill of materials
• Interaction between sales order and POV
• Processes (MDS process, change management, data use throughout the overall process)
• Further information (facts and figures)
• New product overview projects (PBK, PDSM and Modular POV 2020, new business model POV)

For attending the course:

• Basic knowledge of Smaragd/Dialog
• PDM Q-House Module 1.1

Technical Requirements:

• A computer/laptop with a connection to the Mercedes-Benz network
• Valid EMEA user ID
• Engineering client with Smaragd and DIALOG application

In this training course, participants will learn the systematic procedure for developing a precise and complete description of a component’s selection conditions (code rule). In addition, various problems are discussed and analyzed when developing of a code rule.

• Introduction to code rule development
• Developing and validating a code rule
• Helpful tools for code rule development

For attending the course:

• Basic knowledge of Smaragd/Dialog
• PDM Q-House Modules 1.1 & 1.2

Technical Requirements:

• A computer/laptop with a connection to the Mercedes-Benz network
• Valid EMEA user ID

Topics of the course:

• Basic functionality Dialog (read only)
• Retrieving and viewing a BOM, BOM contents
• Item master and its contents
• Code and its function
• Parts identification system TEO (Teileermittlung Online)
• Exporting data from Dialog, searching for parts
• Release process (KEM, PEM), differences between development and production interface
• Differences between development and production interface B10

For attending the course:

• Experience in the method of code rule development
• Being familiar with the terms ambiguity, buildability (fulfillability) & completeness

Technical requirements:

• A computer/laptop with a connection to the Mercedes-Benz network
• Valid EMEA user ID
• IMPORTANT: Before the training course, please gain access to DIALOG-E via a ZULA request: https://zulaplus.e.corpintra.net/ZulaPlus/faces/pages/template/zula-home.xhtml

Apply for the permissions for all series projects:

• BASIS_Serienprojekte_MBC
• BASIS_Serienprojekte_Aggregate
• BASIS_Serienprojekte_VAN

Topics of the course:

• Overall change management process
• Basic system operation
• Roles in the change management process
• Role-specific system operation

This course is a prerequisite for gaining write permissions.

For attending the course: Basic knowledge of MBC's documentation methodology (interchangeability rules, KEM release process, RFME rules, etc.)

Technical Requirements: none

The training conveys basic ACM process and system knowledge. Evaluators will find all relevant content for a change request in the system and can independently submit statements on the change request.

Topics of the course:

• Fundamentals of Mercedes-Benz change management, including associated processes and systems
• Detailed processes (special processes, cost assessment process, certification workflow...)
• Basic system operation
• Role-specific system operation
• Best practice/tips & tricks
• Applying for access

This course is a prerequisite for gaining write permissions.

For attending the course: Basic knowledge of the documentation methodology at MBC (interchangeability rules, KEM release process, RFME rules, etc.)

Technical Requirements: none

Topics of the course:

• Overview of the change management process in ACM
• Tasks, content, and processes in each of the process phases
• Launching the system, basic operation
• Individually configure ACM
• Support, hotline, contact persons for questions and requirements
• Applying for access

This course is a prerequisite for gaining write permissions and conveys basic ACM knowledge.

For attending the course: Basic knowledge of VAN documentation methods

Technical Requirements: none

The training conveys basic ACM process and system knowledge. Evaluators will find all relevant content for a change request in the system and can independently submit statements on the change request.

• Fundamentals of Mercedes-Benz change management, including associated processes and systems
• Detailed processes (special processes, cost assessment process, certification workflow...)
• VAN specific processes
• Basic system operation
• Role-specific system operation
• Best practice/tips & tricks
• Application for authorization

For attending the course: Basic knowledge of the documentation methodology at MBC (interchangeability rules, KEM release process, RFME rules, etc.)

Technical requirements: none

In this training, participants will learn how to use Smaragd within the Engineering Client.

Topics of the course:

• Introduction to the Engineering Client
• Introduction to working with Smaragd
• Engineering client interface, query and browser windows
• Working with snapshot structures
• Filtering the product structure
• 3D Viewer: Introduction and navigation, measuring, sectioning, 3D comparison, positioning of components
• Create presentation graphics
• Practical exercises

For attending the course: none

Technical Requirements:
For online training:

• A computer/laptop with a connection to the Mercedes-Benz network
• Valid EMEA user ID
• Access to the Engineering Client (production)

In this training, participants will learn how to use Smaragd within the Engineering Client.

Topics of the course:

• Introduction to Engineering Client
• Introduction to working with Smaragd
• Introduction to the product structure
• Engineering client interface, query and browser windows
• Working with snapshot structures
• Filtering the product structure
• 3D Viewer: Introduction and navigation, measurement, sectioning, 3D comparison, positioning of components
• Working with NX
• Archiving Office documents
• Design release
• Data import and export via SWAN
• Creating presentation graphics
• Practical exercises

For attending the course: none

Technical requirements:
For online training:

• A laptop with a connection to the Mercedes-Benz network
• Valid EMEA user ID
• Access to the Engineering Client (production)

In this training, participants will gain a basic understanding of the interface and how to use the Engineering Client, as well as various research, visualization, and measurement options.

Topics of the course:

• Window handling
• Authorization concept
• Researching item numbers and snapshots
• Visualize 3D data and drawings in the viewer
• Basic handling in the viewer
• Applying Selection/Search Expression/Neighborhood Search Filters

For attending the course: none

Technical requirements:
For online training:

• A laptop with a connection to the Mercedes-Benz network
• Valid EMEA user ID
• Access to the Engineering Client (production)

STARC is the E/E Defect and Test Management tool that covers every step required for the testing process, all the way from test specification via test execution to defect management. STARC has interfaces to suppliers and other Mercedes-Benz tools that are integrated into the E/E development process.

The goal of the training is to give the participants an overview and in-depth insights into the tool and the STARC test management process.

Topics of this course:

• Tool entry & project structure
• Test management process
• Create test cases
• Reusable conditions
• Reusable sequences
• Parametrization
• Create test sets
• Create and execute test runs
• Create defects from test runs
• Reports & dashboard

For attending the course: none

Technical Requirements:
A laptop with a connection to the Mercedes-Benz network. Please use two screens for the training.

STARC is the E/E Defect and Test Management tool that covers every step required for the testing process, all the way from test specification via test execution to defect management. STARC has interfaces to suppliers and other Mercedes-Benz tools that are integrated into the E/E development process.

The goal of the training is to give the participants an overview and in-depth insights into the tool and the STARC defect management process.

Topics of the course:

• Tool entry & project structure
• Create defect

• Happy path
• Reject defect
• Misplaced defect
• Close duplicate
• Supplier connection
• Verification by test group
• Close defect
• Request defect closure

For attending the course: none

Technical Requirements:
A laptop with a connection to the Mercedes-Benz network. Please use two screens for the training.

DukE is the non-E/E test and defect management tool which covers all steps necessary for the validation of components/parts, all the way from test specification via test planning and execution to defect management.

The aim of the training is to give the participants an overview and insights into the DukE tool and its modules, Test Library, Planning & Evaluation, and Topics & Measures.

Topics of this course:

• Tool overview (process, permissions and roles, goals).
• Working with DukE as a development contractor and supplier from creating test descriptions to planning/evaluating them within specific model series/module groups/schedules all the way to the defect management process.
• Concrete use cases in the DukE modules.

For attending the course: none

Technical Requirements:

• Laptop with connection to the Mercedes-Benz network
• MS Teams
• If you wish to participate in the exercises during the training: Existing business partner connection via GEW for DukE; Zula permissions for DukE (If you have any questions, please contact the DukE MBox duke.info@mercedes-benz.com)

Participants get an overview of the MBSE platform, the terminology and related processes, and they get to know the most important functions in DNG and can use them for specification.

Topics of the course:

• Overview MBSE platform and related processes
• Overview Standard Specification Template in DNG
• Preparation of MGU construction and list of abbreviations
• Follow-up processes: Linking, Baseline, Compare, Variant Formation, Collaboration
• Exporting the KLH (Komponentenlastenheft or component requirements specification), Q-Checker
• Practical exercises on the MBSE platform

Info: Die Grundlagen des IT-Tools DNG werden nicht vermittelt.

For attending the course: none

Technical requirements:

A connection to the Mercedes-Benz network (GEW access) must be available to participate in online trainings.

The participants get an overview the ELM platform, terminology, processes, and the big picture. Furthermore, they will learn the most important functions and apply them when creating their specification. The participants can start creating their own system specification.

Topics of the course:

• Overview system specification (model), definitions, terminology, and process
• MBSE Platform Overview and first steps
• Basic functions for specification
• Preparation of MGU construction and list of abbreviations
• Template, follow-up processes: Linking, collaboration (dissemination/linking of relevant specifications)
• Preparation for a system specification export
• Practical exercises in a separate exercise sandbox
  

Info: The basics of DNG are not part of this course.

For attending the course: none

Technical requirements:

For online trainings: A connection to the Mercedes-Benz network (GEW access) must be available.

A second screen is recommended.

Basic understanding / terminology of feature-based variant management, feature modeling/variant management using pure::variants in the EWM client and DNG, variant configuration based on specific examples.

Topics of the course:

• The participants will be able to independently create a feature model and configure variants with pure::variants.
• The participants will know the necessary tools required for this and can also use them to derive a variant.
• Participants know how variants, features, and component specifications relate to one another and can implement them in DNG.

For attending the course: Previous participation in the training "Creating Component Specifications with Doors Next Generation (DNG)" or "Creating System Specifications with Doors Next Generation (DNG)"

Technical requirements:

For online trainings: The training takes place on specially created virtual machines, so connecting to a remote desktop must be possible.

For external users: If you do not have access to a Mercedes-Benz computer, you need access to GEW. Technical contact: Jochen Epple (ITD/OR)

Participants will learn to model an impact chain for a customer function in the IBM Rational Rhapsody tool, and to integrate this customer function impact chain into the system specification.

Topics of the course:

• Knowledge and orientation in the system model as well as the functional model
• Understanding the diagrams relevant for modeling customer function impact chains
• Model a customer function impact chain in IBM Rational Rhapsody
• Integration of the customer function impact chain into the system specification
• Make and deploy changes to the system model as well as the functional model

Info: This training neither provides an overview of all the features available in Rhapsody, nor does it provide any training on modeling or SysML. Only the knowledge and steps necessary to model a customer function impact chain in Rhapsody and to create the corresponding change request are covered.

For attending the course: Participation in the training course "Creating System Specifications with Doors Next Generation (DNG)"

Optional: Basic knowledge in creating system specifications is helpful.

Technical requirements:

For online trainings: The training takes place on specially created virtual machines, so connecting to a remote desktop must be possible.

For external users: If you do not have access to a Mercedes-Benz computer, you need access to GEW. Technical contact: Jochen Epple (ITD/OR)

Participants will be provided with the basic knowledge of EPDM on functionality, operation, and supported processes. Participants will be able to manage the structure of their components, document item numbers and levels, identify tasks and operate the data provisioning process.

Topics of this course:

• Basics, processes, part life cycle, data provisioning
• Basics of product data management with EPDM, functionality and operation
• Documenting components
• Creating of component structures, commonization, variant handling
• Parts lifecycle: Revising and finalizing
• Documenting release-relevant mandatory fields (item numbers and statuses, ECU name, CDMD)
• Data provisioning
• Working with the task view
• Submitting documentation levels into configurations and partial configurations (data queries)

For attending the course: none

Technical Requirements:

Online trainings: Mercedes-Benz computer/laptop or GEW laptop with access to the Mercedes-Benz network

Participants will be able to document general component properties as well as the E/E hardware properties. The focus is placed on documentation of CPU, memory, connector, pin, signal, internal circuits. Participants will be able to identify and process tasks related to submissions evaluated as “red”.

Topics of the course:

• Documentation of components (hardware)
• General properties of components, managing hardware and attachments
• Document E/E hardware properties (CPUs, memory, connector, pin, signal)
• Processing “red” evaluations (Configurations: HDK queries)
• Identify submissions rated "red" by main data customers
• Data correction: editing documentation versions and reporting changes

For attending the course: EPDM for Component Managers (BTV) – Basic

Technical requirements:

For online training courses: Mercedes-Benz computer/laptop or GEW laptop with access to the Mercedes-Benz network

Participants will be able to document general component properties as well as the software properties. Participants will be able to document up- and downward compatibilities with other software item numbers.

Topics of the course:

• Software Documentation, Compatibilities, CDMD, and CDR Validation
• Document downward and upward compatibilities between software item numbers (predecessor/successor)
• General properties of components, managing attachments
• Documenting software properties, CDMD
• Start CDR data entry in EDLS via EPDM

For attending the course: EPDM for Component Managers (BTV) – Basic

Technical requirements:

For online training courses: Mercedes-Benz computer/laptop or GEW laptop with access to the Mercedes-Benz network

Participants will gain knowledge about: Supported processes, system operation, data research.

Topics of the course:

• General introduction "Product Data Management with EPDM", supported processes
• EPDM user interface, customizing the user interface
• Working with tables, editing the table layout, creating and saving table templates
• Vehicle configuration, search results
• Search for properties of submitted E/E components, favorites, search functions, compare functions

For attending the course: none

Technical requirements:

For online training courses: Mercedes-Benz computer/laptop or GEW laptop with access to the Mercedes-Benz network

Participants will gain knowledge about: Basics, processes, data evaluation of E/E components.

Topics of the course:

• General introduction "Product Data Management with EPDM", supported processes
• EPDM user interface, customizing the user interface, working with tables
• Data provisioning process, configurations
• View and evaluate the plausibility of E/E properties of submitted components
• Role-specific tasks for Main Data Customers

For attending the course: none

Technical requirements:

For online training courses: Mercedes-Benz computer/laptop or GEW laptop with access to the Mercedes-Benz network

Participants will gain knowledge about: Basics, processes, partial configurations and partial releases.

Topics of the course:

• General introduction "Product Data Management with EPDM", supported processes
• EPDM user interface, customizing the user interface, working with tables
• "Partial configuration" / "Partial release" process
• Data setup, creating and communizing usages
• Create and edit partial configurations, data query
• Submit components of a partial configuration into vehicle configurations
• Supply partial configurations to EDLS, DIALOG, or for API availability

For attending the course: none

Technical requirements:

For online training courses: Mercedes-Benz computer/laptop or GEW laptop with access to the Mercedes-Benz network

In the training course, participants will receive an introduction to the wiring harness development process. In addition, a brief presentation of the wiring harness database Connect is carried out with the aim of retrieving previously documented wiring harness data and loading it into the E3.HarnessAnalyzer.

It will also include basic functions of the E3.HarnessAnalyzer as well as putting the tool to use in actual use cases (e.g. Comparison of predecessor/successor statuses, cross-sectional calculation for line bundles, weight calculation of wires, …) both via explanations and practical application.

For attending the course: none

Technical Requirements (for online trainings):

• a laptop with a working connection to the Mercedes-Benz network
• a valid EMEA user ID
• E3.Harnessanalyzer is installed locally (available in IT Shop)
• Access to Connect via the CONNECT login form with read permissions for ConnectPARTS and ConnectHARNESS