How do you balance CAD data security with supplier collaboration requirements in Windchill supplier collaboration module?

rohanmaster
Mon, 19 May 2025 11:14:51 +0000

We use tiered supplier classifications with corresponding access levels. Tier 1 strategic suppliers get CAD viewer access to relevant assemblies but can’t download native files. Tier 2 suppliers only get technical drawings. Tier 3 get sanitized PDFs like you’re doing now.

The key is the supplier workspace concept - each supplier sees only their assigned projects in isolated contexts. We’ve had this running for two years with no IP issues and much better collaboration than the old PDF-only approach.