EtQ's PDM tool improves the management of product development through its components, subcomponents, and costs. PDM plays a major part in managing the product lifecycle. It helps track and control all data that is related to a particular product.
"In its latest release, EtQ introduced several new modules and features, PDM being one of them," said Morgan Palmer, chief technology officer at EtQ. "PDM leverages all compliance functionality of the EtQ platform, including robust review and approval, the document change cycle, escalations, and reports. Along with improved product development management and enhanced control of all data, PDM provides a bill of materials that lists all of the assemblies, subassemblies and components that go into the development of each product, as well as the quantities and costs associated with the product's creation and launch. Overall, the capabilities inherent in the PDM tool make it a valuable addition to the EtQ product suite."
EtQ's PDM module is a part of EtQ's vision of managing quality and compliance throughout the design, production, and continuous improvement phases of the product life cycle.