The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has adopted a revolutionary strategy to use digital techniques in the design and production of defense systems: the Digital Engineering Instruction (DoDI 5000.97). It emphasizes how digital engineering approaches incorporate quality management system (QMS) and product lifecycle management (PLM) practices. PLM improves productivity and teamwork by guaranteeing the smooth management of a product’s lifetime from conception to deployment. Simultaneously, QMS ensures that quality standards are followed, enhancing compliance and dependability. In line with the changing needs of national security, PLM and QMS systems work together within the parameters of DoDI 5000.97 to move the defense industry toward more flexible, effective, and quality-driven development processes.
Defense and aerospace manufacturers need to juggle simultaneous, sometimes competing, demands and need a product lifecycle management solution that can help them best meet these demands. Read our best practice article for tips on how to select the correct PLM solution for your A&D company.