Maturity Gate
A formal decision checkpoint between lifecycle stages where reviewers verify that all required deliverables meet defined quality standards before authorizing progression to the next phase.
Why it matters
Maturity gates are the primary mechanism for catching design problems early, when they are cheapest to fix.
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Cite this definition
Finocchiaro, Michael. “Maturity Gate.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/maturity-gate