Digital Thread Integration for Organizational Change Management

This technical report discusses the concept of the digital thread and its significance in connecting service, engineering, and eco-design within the framework of organizational change management. It outlines the challenges faced in building a digital thread, emphasizing the importance of reliable data access throughout the product lifecycle. The report explains how fragmented data systems hinder effective communication between product development and field service management, leading to inefficiencies in utilizing service data for product design improvements. It presents a proposed integration platform that facilitates seamless data flow across various business units, enhancing the ability to design environmentally friendly products. The document also details practical examples of existing applications that demonstrate the integration of product lifecycle management (PLM) with other systems, highlighting the role of advanced tools in managing complex product structures and ensuring data traceability. The report concludes with recommendations for overcoming the limitations of current PLM systems to achieve a fully integrated digital factory.