Product Data Management Dashboard Portal – A Survey

Product Data Management (PDM) systems play a vital role in modern engineering and product development by helping organizations organize and manage design files, project timelines, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering change orders (ECOs) within a centralized platform. Despite their clear advantages, many companies still face challenges, such as fragmented data, poor collaboration, and difficulty in visualizing project information in real time. This survey examines the design and development of a PDM Dashboard Portal that offers role-based access, BOM tracking, ECO monitoring, and live visualization of essential project metrics. Drawing from recent studies, the paper highlights best practices for implementing PDM systems, integrating them with PLM platforms, and leveraging dashboards to support faster and more informed decision-making. A well-structured PDM dashboard enhances collaboration, minimizes rework, and improves transparency across the entire product lifecycle.