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How the Digital Thread Ties Design and Manufacturing Together

May 18, 2022
The digital thread’s closed-loop process provides a single, reliable source of information teams can use to make informed decisions. This enables product development teams to work more efficiently by using updated digital product information.

By taking a strategic approach to digital transformation utilizing a digital thread, manufacturers are accelerating product development, cutting sourcing and production costs, and gaining insights to sidestep supply chain bottlenecks. The digital thread can deliver added value by enabling automation, extending business processes among departments, and providing updated business data to make informed decisions. In this article, we share five keys for manufacturers to consider as they establish an effective digital thread.

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