This document discusses SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM, a product data management software that allows users to securely store and manage design data, track file versions and revisions, and enable collaboration between offices. It provides an overview of key features such as flexible workflows, granular security and permissions, powerful search tools, scalability, and data connectivity. PDM is meant to manage the entire product development lifecycle from concept to production.
3. Securely store design data
Traceable file history with versions
Workflows to capture approvals
and ECO/ECN process
Collaboration between offices
Why use PDM?
4. How do PDM and PLM relate?
Collaborative
Engineering
Product
Knowledge
Reuse
Engineering
Change
Management
Collaborative
Engineering
Product
Knowledge
Reuse
Engineering
Change
Management
SOLIDWORKS
Enterprise PDM
Sourcing
Prototyping
RFP
Management Supplier
Relationship
Management
(SRM)
Project
Collaboration
Maintenance
& Asset Lifecycle
Management
(ALM)
Requirements
Management &
Systems Engineering
BCM &
Planning
Management
Digital
Manufacturing
Support
Quality
Assurance
& Standards
Compliance
Bidding
& RFQ
Management
Market
Input
Concept
Design
PLM
Sales
Order
Fulfillment
After-Sales
Services
Shipping &
After Sales
Issues
Management
Manufacturing
14. Granular Permissions
User Logins – Enterprise specific or
tied to computer login
Control access for files, folders,
and BOMs
Log and History files available
18. Router
ClientsArchive Server
Router
ClientsArchive Server
Site B
Site C
Router
ClientsArchive Server
SQL Server
Site A
VPN over WAN
Router ClientsArchive Server
SQL Server
Scalable Solution
Supports 1 to hundreds of users
Customizable through Visual
Basic.net and Application
Programming Interface
Runs using Microsoft SQL
Database