// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Change Control
Change control is a formal process used to manage and document any modifications made to a product, process, or system. It ensures changes are reviewed, approved, and implemented in a controlled way.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Change control is a systematic process within quality management and project management to ensure that all proposed changes to a product, process, system, or document are formally reviewed, approved, documented, and implemented in a controlled manner to prevent unintended consequences and maintain compliance.
SYNONYMS & ALIASES
- Change Management
- Configuration Control
- Revision Control
- Modification Management
USAGE NOTE
Robust change control is essential in regulated industries to maintain product integrity and traceability.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Change Control.
Provides Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, such as Teamcenter, which includes robust change management and configuration control features essential for managing product and process changes across the manufacturing lifecycle, aligning with Industry 5.0's demand for adaptable systems.
Offers the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, integrating PLM, ERP, and MES solutions to facilitate comprehensive change control across design, engineering, and manufacturing operations, enabling agile responses to evolving production requirements.
Develops PLM software (Windchill) and IoT platforms (ThingWorx) that enable manufacturers to manage product data, configurations, and engineering changes throughout the lifecycle, crucial for maintaining control in highly connected Industry 5.0 environments.
Provides enterprise software solutions including ERP, MES, and SCM, featuring modules for quality management, document control, and change management that support structured processes for controlling changes in manufacturing operations and supply chains.
Delivers industrial automation and information solutions, including MES and quality management systems that incorporate change control mechanisms to manage modifications in manufacturing processes, equipment configurations, and operational data.
Specializes in industrial software for engineering, operations, and performance, providing solutions that include plant information management and manufacturing execution systems which are critical for tracking and managing changes in production processes and assets.
Offers quality management system (QMS) software and manufacturing execution system (MES) solutions that are purpose-built for regulated industries, providing strong capabilities for document control, audit management, and automated change control processes.
Provides a resilient Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform known for its flexible architecture, enabling enterprises to manage complex product configurations and implement robust change management processes across the entire product lifecycle.