Global Lighthouse Network 2026

Siemens’ digital twin for continuous cycle time optimization FIGURE 7 Note: OpEx = operating expenses. Source: Global Lighthouse Network. Digital twins for cycle time optimization and line r e-balancing Facing market volatility and gr owing demand for customization, the site integrated 10+ digital twin technologies with lean methodologies. Using 3D layout planning and simulation, digital twins cr eate models incorporating key parameters such as cycle time, labour and pr ocess time to identify optimal designs for flexible pr oduction. Plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycles support closed-loop impr ovement with r eal-time deviation analysis and standar d refinement. +50% ruoh rep stinU -83% yrevileD lead time-12% emit elcyC Siemens Numerical Contr ol Nanjing, China In-house development )RV/RA( ytilaer lautriv / ytilaer detnemgu A selbarae Wmroftalp niwt latigi D sloot noitazilausi V mroftalp atad latigi D— Output — Total ef fective equipment performance (TEEP) — Target cycle time — Operator efficiency — Machine utilization — Floor space — Technology enablers— Operator balance — Machine utilization — Operator walking distances — Actual cycle times — OutputEstablish line operation standar ds1 24 3 Design Layout planning simulationRealize Physical line setupOptimize Closed-loop cycle time optimization Operations simulation Call design fundamentals Closed-loop optimization through PDCA 1 Monitor and identify deviations2 Analyse deviations3 Continuous impr ovement 4Digital twin Lean OpEx Digital cycle time Global Lighthouse Network: Rewiring Operations for Resilience and Impact at Scale 14