The Digital Thread, also known as the Digital Chain, is a seamless flow of data throughout a product's lifecycle, offering a unified view from design to end-of-service. This data-oriented framework enhances understanding and decision-making across all lifecycle stages.
The Digital Thread offers robust and reliable resources for gathering, distributing, and transmitting information across various systems and teams.
Benefits of the Digital Thread:
- Breaks down silos between teams and departments
- Ensures interoperability among various tools and systems
- Improves requirement traceability
- Streamlines workflows
- Enables real-time decision-making
- Maintains digital continuity
- Facilitates integration of changes and process management
- Minimizes errors