Building a Digital Thread and PLM Strategy for the Process Manufacturing Industries
- Digital thread and product lifecycle management (PLM) are well established concepts in discrete manufacturing and the foundation for leveraging digital technologies to address modern engineering challenges and product delivery. Process manufacturing industries—such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and beverage, cosmetics, and oil and gas—have fewer options for materials and best-in-class examples of leveraging PLM and digital thread to manage the complexity of bringing products to market. Likewise, these industries are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, maintain compliance, and meet sustainability goals.
This panel will explore how the digital thread is reshaping these industries by providing seamless connectivity across the entire product and operational lifecycle to:
- Bridge the gaps between R&D, recipes, plants, equipment, and supply chain
- Improve quality control and product safety to identify and mitigate issues earlier in the process
- Accelerate innovation and time to market by connecting all stakeholders to ensure product launches are “right the first time”
- Support end-to-end product and process accuracy enabling data driven analytics for business intelligence tools, simulation, or AI/ML applications.
Our expert panelists, Lionel Grealou (Xlifecycle), Jim Brown (Tech-Clarity), and Patrick Willemsen (Aras), will take a deep dive into how leading organizations leverage the digital thread to enhance decision-making, foster collaboration, and drive operational efficiency. Through real-world examples, we’ll also explore how predictive maintenance, optimized production, and real-time insights increase resilience and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving landscape.