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Top Tips: Building a Digital Thread

Sept. 4, 2025
A digital thread can improve collaboration and optimize workflows throughout the product life cycle. Here are six practical tips for creating a framework that’s built to last.

In this era of digital transformation, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to connect data, systems, and teams across the entire product life cycle. A well-executed digital thread strategy provides the foundation for doing just that, ensuring that information flows seamlessly from design and engineering through production, quality, and after-sale support. This guide explores how organizations can create a scalable digital thread framework that not only integrates existing systems but also adapts as new technologies emerge.

Download the report below to learn practical steps for identifying high-value use cases, aligning stakeholders, and laying the groundwork for effective manufacturing systems integration. You’ll also discover how strong data governance helps maintain accuracy and consistency, preventing errors that can cascade across processes and lead to costly delays.

Equally important, this resource addresses the growing need for secure enterprise data exchange. Since digital threads connect PLM, ERP, MES, and other mission-critical business platforms, safeguarding sensitive information shouldn’t be an afterthought.

By combining best practices in product life cycle data management with a future-ready approach to integration, these tips offer a roadmap for building digital threads that unify teams, reduce risks, and accelerate innovation.

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