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	Product-data management This document is an executive guide to the ways in which product-data management can help cut the time and cost of bringing products to the market. It shows how the computer-based technology can be used - and is being used - to improve business performance and to free engineers and other professionals to be more creative. C O N T E N T S 1 Overview 2 Introduction to PDM technology 3 Definition and benefits 4 PDM functions and features A PDM system's functions fall into two groups - user and utility functions. 5 User functions Part-classification and group technology Project and programme management 6 PDM system utilities Communication and notification control Data transport and document distribution Data translation and conversion Document viewing and imaging System administration 7 PDM environments 8 Implementation issues First, define your business needs Defining your business needs Communicate your expectations for PDM Requirements specification System justification Evaluating products Cost and benefit assessment Implementation Analysing benefits 9 Summary 10 Glossary of terms 11 Sources of information 12 Further reading About the authors
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