Can Shared Drives Handle PDM? Exploring the Challenges and Alternatives

Local shared drives, and cloud ones like OneDrive, SharePoint, and Box, are often considered convenient and low-cost solutions for Product Data Management (PDM). But how well do they actually support the complex needs of engineering teams? In this webinar, we’ll explore whether shared drives can be configured to function as a PDM system and what limitations you might encounter. Step by step, we’ll demonstrate potential workflows and identify key gaps in security, version control, and collaboration. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how shared drives stack up against a purpose-built PDM solution.