Devon Sowell's Tips For A Successful SolidWorks PDM Implementation

Here is a list of what I believe can help define a successful SolidWorks PDM system;

• Upper management sees real value in SolidWorks Design Reuse and Concurrent Product Design.
• A SolidWorks PDM Administrator is on site and available to all users.
• Test Vaults are used continuously.
• The Company provides modern up to date computer equipment, network resources, and the latest Operating Systems and software applications.
• All SolidWorks PDM Users and Administrators are fully trained in the use of SolidWorks PDM.
• All SolidWorks PDM users fully understand SolidWorks External References and know how to manage them.
• The use of SolidWorks Configurations is minimized or not used at all.
• SolidWorks Incontext External References are minimized or not used at all.
• Duplicate File Names are never allowed in the PDM Vault.
• Bills of Material are created and managed within Enterprise PDM.
• Outside Vendors and Suppliers are allowed Read Only access to defined areas of the SolidWorks PDM Vault.

Cheers,
Devon Sowell
http://www.pdmsolution.com
http://www.3-ddesignsolutions.com