Specification Management software helps companies manage product specifications across their entire supply chain. This type of software is used to define product and packaging specs, work with suppliers to meet specifications, and comply with quality standards and sustainability regulations. Specification management is mostly beneficial to product development teams but can also be used by other departments such as procurement, quality control, and sales. Business partners and suppliers also benefit from using specification management, which improves collaboration and visibility.
Specification management software integrates with PLM software and ERP systems to exchange product data and monitor operations. Integration with supply chain management software is also essential for complex supply chains. Also, this type of software integrates with quality management systems for highly regulated industries such as food and beverage or pharmaceuticals.
To qualify for inclusion in the Specification Management category, a product must:
Provide a single data repository of product and packaging specifications
Define and manage product specifications such as BOM or recipes
Ensure that suppliers meet specifications and comply with quality standards
Manage technical documentation and content from ideation to execution
Create and implement specifications for manufacturing processes
Analyze specification data, identify issues, and provide corrective actions