Life cycle management

Using a PDM system helps ensure that all stakeholders share a common understanding about a product throughout its lifecycle . Ultimately, a PDM system helps you speed up product development, reduce development errors and costs, and use resources effectively.

A product development manager, or PDM, is responsible for the identification, validation, and research of new products, from conception to launch . They may also evaluate technical feasibility and assist with design optimization.

Product data management (PDM) is a system for managing design data and engineering processes in one central location . Engineering teams use PDM software to organize product-related information, track revisions, collaborate, manage change orders, generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), and more.