Abstract
This paper discusses the challenges of, and value in, implementing a lifecycle approach to management of the extensive and complex product data required in the engineering design, acquisition, and sustainment of military systems. The current state of Army management of product data and the future solution, the development of a well-integrated Lifecycle Product Data Management (LPDM) system, are discussed with three challenge examples and their related solutions (clean and accurate data, Configuration Management and control, and data sharing). The difference between a subordinate enterprise Product Data Management (ePDM) system, and an overarching LPDM system, is discussed, along with early designing for supportability (engineering) and the acquisition of supporting supplies and equipment (logistics). The paper is then summarized highlighting the advantage to the warfighter when a well-integrated LPDM is in place.
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