Digital system implementation at overseas plants
What preparations are needed before commissioning digital systems at an overseas plant?
Applies toDigital-system implementation, handover and trial operation at overseas plants
Key points
GB/T 45988 covers personnel, equipment, data, processes and trials. Use it to define operators, maintenance responsibilities, data inputs and trial operation.
Roles and responsibility
Align roles, responsibilities and competence with workflows; assign equipment provision, maintenance and upgrades.
Equipment and data
Prepare equipment and technical conditions; address data accuracy, consistency, completeness, control and confidentiality.
Trial-operation preparation
After initial implementation, plan trials and operating controls to check that data, technology, processes and organization work together.
Key points for digital-system implementation
| Area | Published requirement | Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel and roles | Align staffing, responsibilities, authority and competence with business processes. | 6.3, 7.2, 7.3 |
| Equipment and technology | Assign provision, maintenance and upgrade responsibilities; address availability, maintainability, reliability and safety. | 6.4, 7.4 |
| Data | Support collection, sharing and use while addressing quality, control and confidentiality. | 6.5, 7.5 |
| Trial operation | Plan trials and operating controls, coordinate the four elements and monitor operation. | 7.6 |
Related policies and standards
- GB/T 45988–2025 Digital transformation management — Requirements for capability system constructionClauses 6.3–6.5 and 7.2–7.6; effective 2025-08-01