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

carol_engineer
Fri, 30 May 2025 15:59:45 +0000

From the supplier side perspective, overly restrictive access really does impact quality and timeline. We work with OEMs who give us proper CAD access and others who don’t. The difference in our ability to identify manufacturability issues early is dramatic.

I’d suggest focusing on what data truly needs protection versus what can be safely shared. Often the sensitive IP is in specific features or assemblies, not the entire design. Selective sanitization of critical features while sharing the rest gives suppliers what they need without exposing crown jewels.