Simulation Governance
Simulation Governance is the organizational discipline of managing simulation models, data, and outputs with defined standards for verification, validation, credibility assessment, change control, and audit—ensuring that simulation results are trustworthy evidence for engineering and regulatory decisions.
Why it matters
Without simulation governance, organizations cannot trust virtual prototypes—leading to costly late-stage physical testing or, worse, product failures in the field. Governance frameworks ensure that simulation results are credible enough to make design decisions that reduce physical testing costs and accelerate product development.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “Simulation Governance.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/simulation-governance