My company has very complex tool mangement process that needs to be supported and planned.  There are close

to a hundred tools used in the mfg process and we do not want to add them to the BOM.  I have had some

exposure to tooling in previous versions, however, there was no EAM or complex issues that we are dealing

with now.  An example of complex would be:

• a single tool may have a "life" of 1000 parts produced 
• it can be used across 4 different part numbers 
• cannot be used simultaneously 
• requires notification when that particular tool with be obsolete due to contract completion or end of life 
• can be used in different processes (i.e. rough boring and smooth boring)
• may possibly be turned around so that there are 2 sides of the life of the part.  
• Any, or all, of these could be characteristics of the tool.  

If anyone has any suggestions, or experience, please respond!  Thank you!