The integrated management of all data related to a object in the context of the enterprise. Within the enterprise, different pieces of object data are created and maintained by a variety of tools, and are stored in files and databases which reside on multiple electronic media.

Product information management integrates the data creation, requirements, and usage of multiple legacy systems used to design, analyze, manufacture, and support a object throughout its life cycle.

See also ENTERPRISE, LEGACY SYSTEM, OBJECT DATA, OBJECT DATA MANAGEMENT, and OBJECT LIFE CYCLE.