Product Data Management (PDM) Software Resources
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Product Data Management (PDM) Software Articles
7 Best Free PLM Software in 2024
As a product manager, you understand the critical role of product lifecycle management (PLM) in driving efficiency and collaboration. Your organization likely has a solid PLM solution in place, but the high cost and complexity of systems can hinder experimentation.
by Devyani Mehta
Introducing G2’s New Category for Managing Engineering Documents
Engineering projects involve varied domains such as civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and more. Each has its specific drawings, documents, and designs. Across several engineering disciplines—utilities, metals and mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, and transportation companies—the volume and complexity of a project can make locating critical documents challenging.
by Anindita Sengupta
The Relevance of PLM Software in the Manufacturing Industry
Traditional product lifecycle management (PLM) has come a long way—from its genesis as a solution focused on computer-aided design (CAD), offering document management capabilities to its evolution as a SaaS platform that manages the lifecycle of highly complex products.
by Anindita Sengupta
Product Data Management (PDM) Software Glossary Terms
Product Data Management (PDM) Software Discussions
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Question on: Autodesk Fusion Manage
Can I use Upchain to store work instructions or control plans?It would be nice to have control plans for each part.
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Yes, work instructions and control plans can be associated with specific Items and Assemblies within your BOM. Additionally, you can associate work instructions with specific QA procedures, and control plans with product requirements. If you would like more information please contact Upchain at Sales@upchain.com
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Question on: Autodesk Fusion Manage
Will Upchain manage my bill of materials?Bill of Materials
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Upchain will absolutely manage your bill of materials (BOM) and CAD files
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Question on: Autodesk Fusion Manage
Don't PLM solutions take months to deploy?Implementation
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Upchain's proven deployment out-of-the-box (OOTB) solution will have users efficiently and effectively using our cloud PLM within two weeks. Your users can access the solution within 24 hours. Our best in class training is paramount to high use user adoption
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Product Data Management (PDM) Software Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Product Data Management (PDM)
Fall 2025
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report






