What is meant by Lifecycle History?
The term "lifecycle history" refers to the complete record of all relevant events and phases in the lifecycle of an object, process, or system. Lifecycle history is used to document all changes, activities, and decisions that have occurred throughout the entire lifecycle.
Typical software functions in the area of "lifecycle history" include:
- Event logging: Recording events such as creation, editing, status changes, or error messages.
- Trend analysis: Analyzing the history to identify trends, patterns, or deviations.
- Revision security: Ensuring traceability and immutability of recorded information.
- Timestamps and user attribution: Documenting timestamps and responsibilities for actions performed.
- Audit trail: Providing a complete trail of all actions and decisions made.
- Integration with other systems: Linking with other software applications for comprehensive management and analysis of lifecycle data.
Examples of "lifecycle history":
- Capturing all changes to a product during development and manufacturing phases.
- Recording all editing steps and status changes of a project from planning to implementation.
- Analyzing the history of a customer process to identify bottlenecks or optimization opportunities.
- Tracking all documentation changes and approvals in a quality management system.
- Providing an audit trail for compliance verification of regulatory requirements.
- Tracking maintenance and repair histories for equipment or vehicles to plan maintenance activities.