This course addresses the critical linkages that enable the Digital Thread and explores the gaps between product development, manufacturing, and service organizations. Many organizations struggle to manage information accurately throughout the deliverable lifecycle, leading to costly interventions, warranty claims, recalls, and an inability to track fielded configurations. To unlock the full potential of the Digital Thread and achieve a true Digital Twin, organizations must adopt a comprehensive enterprise-wide configuration management process. This course introduces key additions to the CM2 process, essential for managing the Digital Thread and maintaining visibility of the Digital Twin during the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) phase. It also highlights the importance of supply chain data management in preserving the integrity of the Digital Thread and examines the unique challenges of managing it across different lifecycle phases.

The importance of aftermarket and serviceability considerations often and early in the lifecycle. Students will be able to understand these key concepts and more:

• Extending the digital thread: Digital fielded asset identification & As-Serviced documentation
• The importance of including serviceability considerations during the design phase
• Service Logistics: Design for producibility, maintainability and readiness for replaceable parts
• Extending useful product life: Requirements, verification, certification.
• Estimating the total cost of changes for production, serviceability, maintenance and decommissioning
• Impact of changes to all facilities and towards current environmental requirements