The 1992 Jeep Grand Cherokee was designed by American Motors Corp. using a number of emerging software technology tools to speed the design process. The tools included CAD for design, a new communications systems that supported quick resolution to design challenges, and product data management (PDM). Since all the engineering data was in a central database, the company was able to reduce costly engineering changes and speed design and development of the vehicle. The PDM system was so strong, Chrysler adopted it company-side when it acquired AMC.