In times of global markets and production the modul Product Planning gives a branch-neutral overview of theoretical basics for Product Data Management (PDM) and Production Planning and Control (PPC). Thus the students understand PDM as an integrated, structured and consistent administration of all data and documents which have to be generated, processed and passed on during the development of new or modification of existing products. In addition to that the students become acquainted with the dynamic view and integration of enhanced applications. Besides that, they are able to understand the prerequisites and procedures of enterprise implementation of PDM-Systems.