Expected business outcomes
In the Industry use of Digital Twins section of Chapter 1, Introduction to Digital Twin, we discussed the applicable industry segments for the industrial Digital Twin. Now, let's take a look at the more specific business outcomes that are expected, or are possible, in some of these scenarios.
The manufacturing industry
When dealing with physical products, the manufacturer is responsible for the following:
- Product design and development
- Manufacturing/assembly
- Supply chain and distribution
- Product warranty and reputation
- Optional service contracts
Let's take a further look at discrete and process manufacturing within this context.
Discrete manufacturing
Let's take the example of aircraft manufacturing. A commercial aircraft is a fairly complex product and consists of assemblies such as the body or the fuselage, wings, two or four engines, landing gears, and the stabilizer. To build the Digital Twin of...
