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# Sample Management in Automotive Cloud

Sample Management provides a centralized framework to automate the end-to-end lifecycle of product sampling, from the initial customer request to final evaluation.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col style="width:100%"></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: Lightning Experience</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: <strong>Enterprise</strong>, <strong>Unlimited</strong>, and <strong>Developer</strong> Editions</td></tr></tbody></table>

Centralize sample requests to provide full visibility into status, product selections, and approvals. Manage requests for both standard catalog products and complex, custom requirements. Streamline approvals for high-value or hazardous items and connect Sales, Operations, and R&D within a single source of truth.

For more details, see [Manage Samples](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=ind.mfg_sample_management.htm&type=5&language=en_US).