Hummingbird’s product data management solution helps to manage product data and process-related information in a single, central system. This information includes computer-aided design (CAD) data, models, parts information, manufacturing instructions, requirements, notes and documents.
Product data management is focused on capturing and maintaining information on products and/or services through its development and complete life. Typical information managed in the Product Data Management system include:
- Part number
- Part description
- Supplier/Vendor
- Manufacturer
- Manufacturer part number and description
- Unit of measure
- Cost/price
- Schematic or CAD drawing
- Material data sheets
Benefits of Product Data Management:
- Tracking and managing all changes to product related data
- Spending less time organizing and tracking design data
- Improving productivity through reuse of product design data
- Enhancing collaboration
- Helps using visual management