Lifecycle State
Why it matters
Lifecycle states are the enforcement mechanism for revision control. They prevent informal modification of released data and create the conditions for a traceable audit trail.
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Cite this definition
Finocchiaro, Michael. “Lifecycle State.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/lifecycle-state