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Lifecycle & Data |

Why Lifecycle Data Is Broken in Most Organizations
Most organizations have plenty of asset data, but very little of it is connected, trusted, or usable across the lifecycle. This article explains why lifecycle data breaks down and what complex asset organizations need to fix first.
Jul 24, 2026
9 min read
Lifecycle & Data |

How to Structure Asset Data Across Lifecycle Phases
Asset data changes as an asset moves from production into operation and maintenance. A practical lifecycle data structure keeps those records connected, usable, and traceable without forcing every system to hold the same information.
Jul 24, 2026
9 min read
Lifecycle & Data |

The Missing Layer in Enterprise Architecture
ERP can record what should happen, but it rarely governs how complex work is carried out. This article explains the execution layer that connects enterprise systems with real-world assembly, maintenance, and lifecycle data.
Jul 24, 2026
8 min read
Lifecycle & Data |

Predictive Maintenance Data Requirements
Predictive maintenance depends on more than sensor data. Reliable predictions require condition data to be connected with asset context, maintenance history, and the workflows where decisions are carried out.
Jul 24, 2026
12 min read
Lifecycle & Data |

What Is a Digital Thread?
A digital thread is the connected flow of information that follows an asset across its lifecycle. It links data from design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operation, maintenance, and support, so decisions and changes can be traced over time.
Jul 24, 2026
9 min read
Lifecycle & Data |

Asset Lifecycle Management for OEMs: Complete Guide
For Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that build and support complex assets, the lifecycle no longer ends at delivery. The asset may leave the factory, but the responsibility for data, documentation, maintenance support, configuration changes, upgrades, and long-term performance continues for years or decades.
Jul 24, 2026
13 min read
Lifecycle & Data |

Digital Twin vs Digital Thread
Digital twins and digital threads are often discussed together, but they solve different problems. This article explains how lifecycle data, operational context, and connected workflows create the foundation for useful digital twins.
Jul 24, 2026
7 min read
Skills & Knowledge |

Why Skilled Trades Are the Bottleneck in Defense Modernization
Defense modernization is often framed around AI, autonomy, and advanced platforms. But without skilled tradespeople to build, maintain, repair, and adapt those systems, modernization slows where it matters most: execution.
Jun 30, 2026
12 min read
Skills & Knowledge |

Knowledge Continuity Playbook for Asset-Heavy Organizations
Experienced workers carry knowledge that keeps complex assets available, compliant, and safe. This playbook explains how leaders can identify, capture, structure, and embed that knowledge before workforce transitions turn it into operational risk.
Jun 30, 2026
8 min read
Skills & Knowledge |

How to Capture Tacit Knowledge Before Experienced Workers Retire
NASA treats knowledge continuity as part of mission success. Asset-heavy organizations can take the same approach by capturing expert judgment, lessons learned, and critical handover knowledge before experienced workers retire.
Jun 30, 2026
12 min read