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PDMLynxProduct Data Management
Software
Softricity LLC
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Without PDMLynx◦ Informal processes based upon excel, access, paper files
No consistency across organization Difficult to maintain Confusion, uncertainty around correct information
Competitive PLM tools◦ Expensive◦ Difficult to install and maintain◦ Focus on process management not just data management
PDMLynx◦ Manages product data to create a single version of the truth◦ Simple to install and maintain◦ Does not create large process changes◦ Available in license densities for all size companies
Why PDMLynx ?
Engineering tool managing◦ Part numbers◦ Bills of materials◦ Product documentation◦ Engineering change order process
Architecture◦ Server based database◦ Windows desktop application reducing load on the
server
What is PDMLynx
Unlimited quantity of part numbers
Part numbers configurable to meet any company need
Part numbers formatted with customer defined prefix for like part organization◦ Customizable guide assures constant use throughout
the organization
Part numbers revision controlled both in pre-released and released state
PDMLynx -Part Number Management
PDMLynx - Parts Manager
Customer defined part number prefixes segment part numbers into logical groupings
Configurable part number format guides assure new part numbers are created correctly
Existing parts are presented by prefix groupings for quick access
Twelve user defined fields captures customer specific data
Configurable compliance flags captures compliances at the part number level
PDMLynx – Parts Source Manager
Prioritized suppliers and manufacturers by part
Complete supplier and manufacturer part number capture
Simple access to needed reference information
Pricing, purchase quantity and leadtime information
PDMLynx – Supplier Contact Management
Unlimited suppliers supported
Attach supporting document to every supplier
Full primary and secondary contacts captured
BOMs can be created against any part number, creating BOM trees of infinite depth
System automatically flags circular BOMs
BOMs revision controlled both in pre-released and released state
Wide variety of reporting provided Single level, all level or condensed BOM views Costed BOMs with preferred and lowest cost vendor pricing Redlined BOMs showing deltas between revisions Approved Manufacturers list for all BOM items Approved Vendor lists for all BOM items
PDMLynx - Bills of Material Management
PDMLynx - BOM Manager
Current BOM updates as you add, remove, or modify unit quantities
Part numbers presented by selected prefix for rapid location
Simple BOM creation and modification
Manage any document within PDMLynx Mechanical Drawings, Schematics, Specifications, Assembly procedures Inspection procedures , Test procedures, Images, Product schedule records, Test data, Sales or promotional artwork, and more.
Documents from any software package supported
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, Word, Photoshop, Orcad, etc. Custom software—if it is on your workstation, PDMLynx can launch it
Edit master files real time, not check in – check out
Complex multi-file documents stay synchronized
PDMLynx - Document Management
PDMLynx - Document Manager Part Number View
BOM for selected part number completes the picture
ECO history provides complete audit trail
Highlighted buttons indicate documents available for selected part
Configurable buttons assure simple document access
PDMLynx - Document Manager
Product Tree View
Full indented BOM trees show complete product visibility at a glance
Customizable product categories provide logical grouping for your business
Same full document access as the part number view
Engineering Change Request◦ Automates requesting a change prior to beginning the actual
ECO
Engineering Change Order◦ Can be implemented at any level
Pre and post product release With or without impacting revision level of:
BOM it reports to All uses within a product family All uses company wide
Fully automated ECO process◦ All affected parts are placed on hold pending the ECO◦ Drives the update of all impacted documents◦ Informs all relevant parties of the ECO via PDMLynx and email.◦ Electronic ECO approval ◦ Automatic creation of new required revisions of all affected
parts◦ Full audit trail of all ECO activity
PDMLynx- ECR and ECO Process
PDMLynx-ECO Management
Capture impact of ECO on the organization
Create initial copies of all attached documents from one screen
System captures all affected part numbers
Automatically notify all approving parties
Each user, name and password controlled
User access fully configurable ◦ View only◦ Create/Edit documents and ECOs◦ Create/Edit parts and BOMs◦ Approve ECOs◦ Administration
PDMLynx - User Community
Support for multiple databases under single license◦ Independent User access◦ Independent part number and document
configuration
Ideal for independent design houses◦ Keep each customer unique◦ Design to each customer’s documentation
requirements
PDMLynx – Multiple Databases
Full reporting at all levels◦ Single and multi-level BOMS◦ Pick lists, ECO reports
Complete audit trail◦ Activity logs, file transfer logs, ECO logs
Integration with other systems◦ Import historic data from other systems◦ Export PDMLynx data to Excel◦ Integrate PDMLynx with financial and ERP
systems* *Customization required to match specific system
PDMLynx-Reporting and Integration
PDMLynx manages product information company wide◦ Part numbers, BOMs, documents and the ECO process
Delivers improved company productivity ◦ Eliminate wasted time looking for the correct
information◦ Speed product release via an efficient approval
process◦ No missed ECOs resulting in wrong builds/rework◦ Quickly understand the sequence of design changes
from a complete ECO history
Summary
Live Demonstrations◦ Contact Softricity for a personalized WebEx product
demonstration and discover how PDMLynx can be tailored to meet the needs of your business.
Free Trials◦ Thirty day free software trails available to assure
PDMLynx meets your needs prior to purchase.
Contact Softricity◦ Phone : 508-242-3865◦ Email : Sales@PDMLynx.com
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