Development of a Method for Managing Changes in a Project Based on Modeling Its Implementation With Digital Twins

Abstract

The object of the study is the processes of managing project changes. The research problem concerns the development of a change management method that, based on the simulation of project execution within a digital twins environment, enables the prediction and effective management of the most probable and impactful changes. The influence of current trends on the development of digital technologies was analyzed. The necessity of applying digitalization methods to enhance the efficiency of project management was identified. It was demonstrated that digital twin–based modeling of project processes and changes provides a foundation for developing optimal management strategies. A concept for utilizing digital twins of project objects and processes to support effective change management was proposed. The goals and objectives of the study were formulated, focusing on the development of a change management method for projects based on their representation through digital twins. It was shown that modeling the impact of changes on project execution requires the application of models and methods for managing the interaction of project processes based on digital twins. The structure of the digital twin environment for projects was defined, within which the causes and impacts of changes on projects were modeled, as well as the interaction model of digital twins during project implementation, and a method for forecasting and assessing the effect of changes on project execution was developed. A method and practical tools for managing changes in projects of the developer company ICD Investments have been developed and tested in practice.