The webinar explains challenges in managing SOLIDWORKS data without PDM, such as broken references, duplicate files, version control issues, and slow network performance—problems amplified for remote users. SOLIDWORKS PDM addresses these by providing a secure central vault, local caching, revision control, and offline working capabilities. It synchronizes toolboxes, manages workflows, and ensures designers know the latest versions. The session demonstrates migrating legacy data into PDM, configuring workflows, and using integrated tools in Windows Explorer and SOLIDWORKS for check-in/out, approvals, and quick searches. PDM improves collaboration, reduces errors, and supports efficient remote design, with options to scale to PDM Professional or SOLIDWORKS Manage.