PS-004 Theme: Digitalization & Workflow Automation

Digital 4M Change Management and Traceability System

Problem Overview

Internal product and process 4M changes require structured initiation, cross-functional review, approvals and historical traceability. Manual tracking can lead to missed actions and difficulty retrieving past records. The challenge is to create a digital workflow for raising, reviewing, approving and maintaining 4M change records.

Industrial Context & Background

Quality Management / Workflow Automation / Industry 4.0

Technical Requirements

1) Role-based access
2) HOD approval at defined stages
3) Email notifications
4) Search/filter facility
5) Attachment and revision support

Suggested Technology Stack: Web Application; Workflow Engine; Database; Email Integration

Expected Solution & Prototype

1) Digital 4M request creation
2) Automatic assignment and notifications
3) Stage-wise approvals
4) Master change register
5) Complete audit trail

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Reference Materials
Round 1 Idea Template