PDM questions
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:09 am
OK, some back story:
We have 2 facilities: Automotive and Aerospace
Our Aerospace facility purchased Solidworks PDM and 2 CAD editor licenses. However, we were so backlogged with COVID, we dropped everything and switched to machining Ventilator parts for GM. So there was no progress implementing PDM anywhere for at least a year.
Now that we are getting back to normal, we are moving forward with some sort of PDM.
We had a big meeting to discuss PDM and what is needed to move forward. Management decided where in the shop we want to implement PDM. Then we talked about licenses and such. The idea was that the rollout would be for Aerospace only.
Once we got the quote from our VAR, there was significant sticker shock (even though we discussed this in the meeting that we had).
So, everything came to a screeching halt and now there is discussion of canning Solidworks PDM and using something else.
Our CEO got involved and dropped an email:
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Guys there are tons of PLM softwares out there, I think we should investigate this a little more to see what might work for both sides of the business.
Both sides of the business need QMS Software as well and many include or stand along side the PLM software. Also we must have a SQL based system.
Here are a few:
https://www.ispsoftware-solutions.com
https://www.qualityze.com
https://qt9qms.com/quality-management-software.aspx
Here are a few stand alone PLM Software Systems:
https://www.mastercontrol.com/product-d ... gineering/
https://www.synergissoftware.com/soluti ... ement.html
https://www.buyplm.com
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So, right now.....I am tasked with looking into some of these as a replacement for Solidworks PDM.
I know literally nothing about Quality Management Systems.....so not sure where to go with that one...
However, regarding PDM systems...it is extremely hard to review a PDM system without contacting the reseller for that system. I am hesitant to do that because these guys tend to be used car salesman and will tell you only positives.
So here are my questions:
1) What have you all used and what does and doesn't work (not limited to the links above....just was wondering if anyone out there uses them) as a replacement to Solidworks PDM?
2) How would someone go about reviewing a PDM system without contacting people who have previously used said system (like I am doing now... LOL)?
Thank you
We have 2 facilities: Automotive and Aerospace
Our Aerospace facility purchased Solidworks PDM and 2 CAD editor licenses. However, we were so backlogged with COVID, we dropped everything and switched to machining Ventilator parts for GM. So there was no progress implementing PDM anywhere for at least a year.
Now that we are getting back to normal, we are moving forward with some sort of PDM.
We had a big meeting to discuss PDM and what is needed to move forward. Management decided where in the shop we want to implement PDM. Then we talked about licenses and such. The idea was that the rollout would be for Aerospace only.
Once we got the quote from our VAR, there was significant sticker shock (even though we discussed this in the meeting that we had).
So, everything came to a screeching halt and now there is discussion of canning Solidworks PDM and using something else.
Our CEO got involved and dropped an email:
____
Guys there are tons of PLM softwares out there, I think we should investigate this a little more to see what might work for both sides of the business.
Both sides of the business need QMS Software as well and many include or stand along side the PLM software. Also we must have a SQL based system.
Here are a few:
https://www.ispsoftware-solutions.com
https://www.qualityze.com
https://qt9qms.com/quality-management-software.aspx
Here are a few stand alone PLM Software Systems:
https://www.mastercontrol.com/product-d ... gineering/
https://www.synergissoftware.com/soluti ... ement.html
https://www.buyplm.com
____
So, right now.....I am tasked with looking into some of these as a replacement for Solidworks PDM.
I know literally nothing about Quality Management Systems.....so not sure where to go with that one...
However, regarding PDM systems...it is extremely hard to review a PDM system without contacting the reseller for that system. I am hesitant to do that because these guys tend to be used car salesman and will tell you only positives.
So here are my questions:
1) What have you all used and what does and doesn't work (not limited to the links above....just was wondering if anyone out there uses them) as a replacement to Solidworks PDM?
2) How would someone go about reviewing a PDM system without contacting people who have previously used said system (like I am doing now... LOL)?
Thank you