Traceability Is a Product Feature
Why LMD/DED decision systems need traceability between inputs, process signals, review decisions, and inspection evidence.
One-line thesis
Traceability is not admin overhead; it is part of the product value of a decision system.
Why it matters in LMD/DED
A useful process-monitoring or RFQ system should connect input assumptions, process signals, expert review, inspection evidence, and the final next action.
Common mistake
Keeping images, logs, RFQ notes, operator comments, and inspection results in separate islands.
Better decision question
Can a reviewer see why this signal, score, or recommendation was produced and what evidence supports it?
What evidence is needed
Linked job context, input facts, process records, operator notes, inspection results, review decisions, and revision history.
What changes the decision
Traceability changes the decision when it links the input facts, process signal, review rationale, inspection result, and final boundary in one record.
Related playbook/tool
Use the monitoring/evidence playbook, AI readiness framework, or LMD Decision Brief v1.0 template to keep the decision trail compact.
Exafuse route if commercial review is needed
Request Exafuse review: use Exafuse for company-owned technical and commercial review.
Boundary disclaimer
Preliminary decision-support only. Final feasibility depends on base material, geometry, service conditions, inspection requirements, and expert review.
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