A product configuration is a unique list of features and options for a model version that is ordered or selected by an internal engineering department, or by a customer. The structures and rules defined during feature decomposition for the model version are used to validate these product configurations and to generate a Precise Bill of Materials (PBOM). The PBOM is a flat list of all parts needed to manufacture a model version. To streamline the product configuration process, System Engineers can search for existing product configurations to use as starting points for new customer orders. Product Engineers and Design Engineers can create a product configuration either stand-alone or in the context of a model version. Any configuration can be customized for a company to ensure on-time delivery of a model version while fulfilling all customer expectations. You can build product configurations with interactive rule validation as marketing choices are made and key in values for specific customizations that can be evaluated and assessed by System Engineers. When System Engineers are satisfied with their product configuration, they can assign an effective date for the configuration. The change management process takes over, so the system automatically releases all implemented items at the specified dates. It promotes all related items to their Release state. | ||||||||||