{"id":519,"date":"2025-05-19T16:03:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T20:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/marine\/?p=519"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:46:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:46:44","slug":"adopting-a-digital-ship-construction-strategy-part-1-integrate-engineering-and-manufacturing-for-smarter-builds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/marine\/2025\/05\/19\/adopting-a-digital-ship-construction-strategy-part-1-integrate-engineering-and-manufacturing-for-smarter-builds\/","title":{"rendered":"Adopting a digital ship construction strategy \u2013 Part 1: Integrate engineering and manufacturing for smarter builds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this series, we explore how connected, data-driven solutions are transforming ship construction. In this three-part series, each post will tackle a critical opportunity to improve collaboration, reduce risk and build smarter. Topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connecting engineering and manufacturing with a digital backbone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving process planning and quality management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimizing shipyard strategy with a virtual shipyard approach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disconnected processes cost you more than you think<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipbuilding is one of the most complex forms of manufacturing, yet many shipyards still operate with disconnected engineering, building and logistics teams. Communication gaps, manual data transfers and version control issues aren&#8217;t just nuisances, they&#8217;re liabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/87-downtime-negative-impact-1024x373.png\" alt=\"87% of companies developing complex products report that lost engineering productivity negatively impacts their business. \" class=\"wp-image-520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/87-downtime-negative-impact-1024x373.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/87-downtime-negative-impact-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/87-downtime-negative-impact-768x280.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/87-downtime-negative-impact-900x328.png 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/87-downtime-negative-impact.png 1147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A connected digital backbone with PLM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting your engineering, resource planning and manufacturing teams with a digital backbone powered by<ins> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/solutions\/product-lifecycle-management-plm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product lifecycle management (PLM).<\/a><\/ins> PLM is more than just a document control system. It\u2019s a centralized hub that unites critical data and processes across the enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When integrated with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, PLM enables shipbuilders to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Link bills of materials (BOM), design files, quality data and procurement activities in real time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce costly errors caused by outdated or duplicated data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminate manual handoffs between teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access live progress updates anytime, anywhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/shipbuild-plm-backbone-1024x391.png\" alt=\"Design. Manage. Build graphic\" class=\"wp-image-521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/shipbuild-plm-backbone-1024x391.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/shipbuild-plm-backbone-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/shipbuild-plm-backbone-768x293.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/shipbuild-plm-backbone-900x343.png 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/05\/shipbuild-plm-backbone.png 1266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cIsn\u2019t PLM just for engineering?\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s one of the most limiting assumptions in shipbuilding today. PLM isn\u2019t just for managing CAD files or design revisions. It\u2019s the connective tissue between engineering, manufacturing, procurement and quality. When PLM is used only within engineering, you miss its full potential. Implementing a PLM backbone across your organization enables real-time visibility for production teams, streamlined handoff to procurement and lessons captured to inform future builds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seamless collaboration from design to delivery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PLM is the engine behind true collaboration. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/digital-thread\/smart-manufacturing\/ship-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siemens Digital Ship Construction<\/a>, powered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/digital-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siemens Xcelerator portfolio<\/a>, shipyards can bridge every phase of ship construction \u2014from concept to delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating your engineering and manufacturing data through a digital thread approach, you gain real-time visibility, streamline decision-making and build smarter, ensuring your ship is built right the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s next in the series<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In upcoming posts, we\u2019ll explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to focus on manufacturing process planning and quality management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why optimizing your shipbuilding strategy with a virtual shipyard helps future-proof your business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, you can explore more resources and FAQs\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/content.sw.siemens.com\/ship-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disconnected teams and outdated processes are costing shipyards time and money. 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