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The digital thread: three integration contracts that usually break first

Most digital thread initiatives fail at the same three handoffs — PLM ↔ ERP, PLM ↔ MES, and PLM ↔ quality. What they are and how to specify them up front.

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The three handoffs

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  • PLM ↔ ERP — part master, BOM, manufacturer parts.
  • PLM ↔ MES — work instructions, routings, as-built records.
  • PLM ↔ quality — non-conformance, CAPA, audit trails.

How to specify them up front

A short template per integration contract is in draft.