Product Data Management (PDM) is table stakes for today’s manufacturers. Effectively managing design data is mandatory for even small development teams to control, access, and share their product data. These basic PDM capabilities deliver significant operational value by keeping design teams organized and efficient. The PDM backbone, though, is also the foundation for even greater strategic value with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).

How can manufacturers gain more business value by extending their PDM product data backbone with PLM? We offer five practical ways to increase the value of PDM with PLM.