SolidWorks Enterprise Product Data Management (SW EPDM)- a Product Data Management solution that can be used to help you MANAGE, FIND, SHARE & REUSE valueble data, both within Engineering Department and throughout the Organization.
However, PDM is a term that easy to speak out but still not much people aware the importance of it. This article is about introduction of SW EPDM and what benefits that a company can gain after SW EPDM implementation:
· RECOGNIZE THE PROBLEM & CHALLENGES
o Restrict someone from accessing highly confidential document
Ø Permission Control
Ø Security of files (Intellectual Property of Company)
o Miscommunication within organization
Ø Right data to the Right Person at Right Time
o Time wasting on searching files
Ø Enhance for design re-use
o What is the History and revision of file tracking
Ø Reduce wrong file used to minimize faulty works
o Files life cycle control that comply with your ISO
Ø Flexible workflow control
· SOLUTIONS & BENEFITS by SolidWorks EPDM
o Easy to Start, Easy to Use
Ø Quick Implementation Plan (10-15 days)
Ø Unique Window Explorer interface
o Secure Access
Ø Right Data to Right Person at Right Time
Ø Second Layer of Security (Admin, Folder & Workflow Permission Setting)
o Design Re-use
Ø Customize Variable can be created such as: Revision, Cost, Material, Approved by, Approve Date and more...
Ø Customize Data card enhanced searching result
Ken (skfoong@cadcam.com.my) is the Application Engineer (AE), specialist in SolidWorks and SolidWorks enterprise PDM for IME group of companies. He may not have a good fighting skill but he is good in providing solution to manage your company data.
o Flexible Workflow and Automated Revision Control
Ø Enforces company processes
Ø Maintain regulatory compliances such as ISO
Reduce chances of using wrong files (Latest Revision)
o Tracking File/ Admin Vault History
Ø Tools for investigation
