Change Propagation

The post-approval execution of all updates identified in the impact analysis, updating affected BOMs, drawings, and process plans.

Why it matters

Incomplete propagation produces configuration drift between approved design and downstream documents.

Cite this definition

Finocchiaro, Michael. “Change Propagation.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/change-propagation