Manufacturing Magazine November 2020 | Page 45

“ When combined with analytics , the concept of the digital twin delivers insights that can unlock hidden value ”

— Rohit Gupta , VP & Head of Products & Resources , Cognizant
while simultaneously understanding the impact that changing sourcing decisions will have on operating margins and customer fill rates . Many businesses benefit from having pre-identified sources , both near and longshore , as they determine their specific contingency plans . In a world where disruptions are becoming part and parcel of everyday life , implementing digital twin technology is not just smart , but essential .”
The aerospace giant , Boeing , uses digital twins to design aircraft , with a digital twin created for a new plane , after which simulations are run that predict the performance of many different airline components over the lifecycle of the product . As a result , Boeing engineers can anticipate when products may fail . According to the
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