Visual fidelity is not the same as operational usefulness.
The problem with twins disconnected from work
Many initiatives start with a platform or model and look for justification afterwards. The result can be an attractive representation that changes no inspection, work order, decision or indicator.
Four connections are required
- Asset–identity: consistent tag, hierarchy, location and attributes.
- Asset–information: related models, drawings, manuals, history and condition.
- Finding–work: issue, criticality, owner, order, evidence and closeout.
- Work–outcome: risk, availability, time, cost and learning.
Start with a use case
A critical area, an inspection process, a handover or an asset family can test value and governance before scaling. Architecture should remain open and proportional to the problem.
A twin creates value when it reduces the distance between seeing, deciding and acting.