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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