Effective product data management improves product development performance

Importance of Effective PDM

• Effective PDM helps companies design, engineer, and manufacture products more efficiently.

• It enables better management of design data such as CAD files, bills of material (BOMs), and product-related information.

• It is a key enabler of successful and profitable product development.

🔹 Advantages for Top Performers

Top-performing organizations are more likely to have very effective PDM systems, allowing them to:

• 🔸 Find the right data when needed.

• 🔸 Share data efficiently across teams and departments.

• 🔸 Manage design projects with better control and visibility.

• 🔸 Deliver accurate data to manufacturing, reducing errors and rework.

🔹 Cloud and Advanced Data Management

Research shows that top-performing companies:

• ✅ Use advanced PDM features beyond simple CAD file storage.

• ☁️ Are 70% more likely to use the cloud for design and engineering data sharing.

• 👥 Have 3× more users on their system when using PLM software.

• 🌍 Are 4.3× more likely to allow customers and suppliers to access and collaborate within their PLM system.

🔹 Cloud PDM to PLM Growth Path

• Cloud-based PDM provides a cost-effective, scalable start for managing product data.

• Companies can easily grow from PDM to full PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) with cloud solutions like Teamcenter X.

• Teamcenter X offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that simplifies setup and accelerates collaboration.

• Users can try Teamcenter X through a free trial to experience cloud-based PDM/PLM firsthand.