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Product Data Management

Product Data Management. CSCI 343 Database Management Systems Spring 1998 Tom Ryan. Product Data Management. “Better Control with PDM” by Adele Hars in February, 1998 BYTE Magazine PDM systems can enhance management systems when applied enterprise-wide.

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Product Data Management

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  1. Product Data Management CSCI 343 Database Management Systems Spring 1998 Tom Ryan

  2. Product Data Management • “Better Control with PDM” by Adele Hars in February, 1998 BYTE Magazine • PDM systems can enhance management systems when applied enterprise-wide. • Restrict the discussion to the manufacturing environment

  3. PDM - Information Storage • Storage and classification of component and assembly drawings • Organization of information pertaining to product development • Definition of relationships among parts and sub-assemblies • Enhance access to engineering information

  4. PDM • “Hey Bob! We finally got those product specs and I think the ignition unit on that grill is way too powerful.” • http://www.pdmic.com/liteside/ls960328.shtml

  5. PDM - Process Management • Work Management - What happens when someone works on data • Workflow Management - Manage the flow of data between people • Work History Management - Keep track of all events and movements which occur during the development cycle

  6. PDM Benefits • Reduced Time - to - Market • Improved Design Productivity • Improved Design and Manufacturing Accuracy • Data Integrity Safeguarded • Better Control of Projects • Better Management of Engineering Change

  7. PDM - The Database • Traditionally Relational • O/O offers improved functionality • Type of data used for PDM applications no longer matters with O/O • O/O offers flexibility not provided by relational models • WEB Integration

  8. PDM - The Future • Improved integration with purchasing, production and after-market support • Integration with Management Systems • Improved supplier integration • Improved costing/accounting integration • Improved bottom line

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