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Definition
The use of software or other tools to track and control data related to a particular product. The data tracked usually involves the technical specifications of the product, specifications for manufacture and development, and the types of materials that will be required to produce the good. The use of product data management allows a company to track the various costs associated with the creation and launch of a product. Product data management is part of product life cycle management, and is primarily used by engineers.
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product data management (PDM) is in the Advertising, Marketing, & Sales and Data Management, Communications, & Networks subjects.
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