There is no such thing as precise bill of materials, they do not exist! So there I said it… Well this does require a little bit of explanation and nuance. In one of my previous articles I wrote about Parts don’t have Revisions, where I explained the different data models in PLM, ERP and CM2. Here is a quick refresher of the different setups (for more details check the article): All above models… Read More »Precise Bill of Materials Don’t Exist
The post discusses Product Structures within Configuration Management, emphasizing the importance of engineering, manufacturing, and MRP bills of material (BoMs). It highlights the significance of requirements and breakdowns in managing baselines and changes. The conversation encourages engagement with experts and reflections on organizational governance and product types.
Technology advancements, particularly in Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things, are significantly transforming Configuration Management (CM). Moving from document-based to model-based approaches presents challenges in knowledge artifact identification and change management. The Industry 4.0 committee emphasizes the need to rethink CM methodologies to adapt and efficiently manage these evolving dynamics.
The post emphasizes the importance of impact analysis in managing product changes, highlighting the complexities arising from hardware-software and hardware-hardware dependencies. It urges software vendors to create user-friendly tools that facilitate dynamic impact analysis while generating implementation plans. Effective solutions can leverage IoT and big data for improved decision-making in change management.