Configuration Audit
A configuration audit is an evaluation process that verifies the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of product configurations within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, ensuring compliance with design intent, regulatory requirements, and business rules. It involves checking the integrity of product data, identifying discrepancies, and making necessary corrections to maintain a reliable and up-to-date configuration management record.
Why it matters
A configuration audit is crucial for PLM professionals and manufacturing engineers as it ensures that product configurations are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with regulatory requirements, reducing errors, rework, and non-conformance issues.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “Configuration Audit.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/configuration-audit