PLM implementing change (see also non-implementing change)

In paper-based document control processes, change forms are documents that describe the change, list the items that will be affected by the change, and provide for authorized people to approve the change. In an automated PLM system, these functions are still relevant; in addition, the automated system will actually release or cancel items as directed by the change's contents.An implementing change ("IC") executes the release and/or cancellation of a set of affected items; items that are not yet released ("pending" items) will be released, and released items will be canceled.