Product Data Management (PDM) systems are used to manage product data and documentation. They are usually used in manufacturing and engineering organizations to store and track product data and documentation throughout the product life cycle. There are many different types of data that can be managed by PDM systems.

• Define the types of data that will be managed by the PDM system.
• Define the organization of the data within the PDM system.
• Organize data into categories and subcategories.
• Develop a naming convention for the data within the PDM system.