BLOGS CASE STUDIES PARTNERS CONTACT US CAREERS ESUPPORT English WHY PTC PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS EDUCATION & SUPPORT TRY & BUY DIGITAL THREAD Digital Thread: Unlocking Data’s Potential for the Enterprise Learn how digital thread is building connections and delivering value across products, processes, people, and places. READ MORE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN ACTION INSIGHTS USE CASES What is the digital thread? A digital thread creates a closed loop between digital and physical worlds to optimize products, people, processes, and places. With the technologies available today, a holistic digital thread spans the entire product lifecycle that takes place within a company and extends outward to suppliers, customers, and products and people in the field. What are the benefits of digital thread? ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE Improve quality, reduce rework, and expedite new product development and time-to-market. MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY Drive process effectiveness with greater insight into assets, throughput, and worker productivity. PRODUCT & SERVICE INNOVATION Enable (and uncover) new business models and opportunities that impact top-line revenue. SERVICE OPTIMIZATION Improve technician effectiveness and reduce asset downtime. SALES & MARKETING EXPERIENCE Enrich the customer experience with new ways to engage and drive customer loyalty. The State of Digital Thread: How Companies Are Closing the Loop Between Digital and Physical Our exclusive research report, which includes a survey of industry leaders, explores the trends and market influences propelling enterprises toward digital thread adoption. More than that, this whitepaper discusses the technologies available to implement, specific applications and value drivers, as well as real-world companies achieving quantifiable results. READ MORE With more data than ever before, many businesses are struggling with effectively using that data for digital transformation. Watch this webinar replay, presented in partnership between MIT SMR Connections, Accenture, and PTC, to dive deeper into the holistic digital thread solution that’s helping businesses unlock the true value of data. The discussion features digital thread experts, Catherine Knicker of PTC and Raghav Narsalay of Accenture, and highlights new research on building a foundation for digital transformation success. WATCH THE WEBINAR Digital Thread in Action See how real-world enterprises are leveraging digital technologies and driving business value. How Volvo CE Moved from PDM to PLM A unified product lifecycle management system provided a product-centric information backbone for the extended enterprise. Creating a Product-Driven Digital Thread Learn how VCST created digital continuity from engineering to manufacturing by linking PLM & IoT solutions. Groupe Beneteau realizing value across the enterprise with digital thread Learn how this recreational boat leader is using this cutting-edge framework to drive innovation and enable mass customization of their products. Volvo Group optimizes quality assurance process with digital thread See how this global manufacturer is leveraging a suite of PTC technologies to improve product quality and worker productivity. 6 Reasons Enterprises Are Pursuing Digital Thread Solutions 3 Data Challenges and How to Overcome Them Benefits of Digital Thread in the Enterprise A PLM-enabled framework for discrete manufacturers PLM for IT PLM for engineering PLM for manufacturing PLM for quality PLM for service Learn more Get analyst reports, webcasts, customer case studies, and more. SUBMIT Yes, sign me up for this newsletter. I understand PTC's privacy policy will apply. You can unsubscribe to this newsletter at any time. About Us Products Education Try & Buy Leadership Investor Relations News Partners Events Global Locations © Copyright 2021 PTC Legal Security Privacy Policy Cookies Settings