PDM - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

Product Development Management and Product Lifecycle Management (PDM/PLM) represent a strategic approach based on technologies, organizational methodologies, and industry experience to manage the evolution of a product from concept to discontinuation.

The NOW PDM module is specifically designed for textile and apparel manufacturers and supports the management of product data, collections, workflows, and development processes through integration with NOW ERP and CAD systems.

What is the NOW PDM module?

NOW PDM is a Product Development Management solution designed to collect, organize, and manage documents and data related to the entire product lifecycle, including concept development, design, production, and product obsolescence.

The module centralizes product information to improve collaboration, standardization, and visibility across textile and apparel product development activities.

How does NOW PDM support textile and apparel manufacturers?

NOW PDM is designed specifically for textile and apparel companies and supports the management of collections, product structures, variants, materials, workflows, and technical documentation.

The module helps manufacturers coordinate multiple departments and stakeholders involved in product development while maintaining a centralized and structured product database.

How does PDM improve product data management?

NOW PDM centralizes product-related data and documentation into a single environment accessible across departments.

This helps companies standardize product information, reduce duplication, minimize manual errors, and improve consistency across development and production stages.

The system supports:

• Product technical sheets and specifications

• Fabric variants and size management

• Weaving and blanket instructions

• Product positioning and collection dashboards

• Prototype and sampling management

How does NOW PDM support collection management?

NOW PDM supports collection development activities by organizing products, variants, samples, and related workflows within a centralized structure.

The module enables teams to monitor collection progress, coordinate activities, and manage approvals more efficiently throughout the development cycle.

Collection management functionalities include:

• Collection planning and monitoring

• Product categorization and grouping

• Workflow coordination between departments

• Sample and prototype tracking

• Centralized access to collection information

How does NOW PDM integrate with ERP and CAD systems?

NOW PDM is designed to integrate with ERP and CAD systems to simplify data exchange between product development, costing, and production processes.

This integration supports a more connected workflow between design activities and operational manufacturing processes, improving traceability and reducing redundant data entry.

How does PDM support collaboration and workflow management?

NOW PDM connects users with different tasks and responsibilities across departments involved in product development.

The module facilitates communication between design, production, costing, merchandising, and management teams while improving workflow visibility and process coordination.

Why is centralized product lifecycle management important?

Managing product lifecycle data within a centralized environment improves visibility across all development stages and supports more informed business decisions.

By standardizing information and workflows, manufacturers can improve operational efficiency, reduce development costs, and maintain greater control over textile and apparel product evolution.