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The Hidden Threat to Project Success: Managing Scope Creep in Engineering

Jan 29, 2025
YanPei Chao
By: YanPei Chao

Scope creep is one of the most persistent challenges in engineering projects, often leading to budget overruns, missed deadlines, and quality issues. In highly regulated industries like aerospace, defense, and high-tech manufacturing, even minor unplanned changes can disrupt entire project timelines and increase costs significantly.

YanPei Chao, Executive Director, Product Management at Accuris, recently wrote about scope creep in Quality magazine. He explores the root causes of scope creep and provides actionable strategies for engineering leaders to keep their projects on track. His article dives into how poor requirements definition, supply chain complexities, and regulatory changes contribute to scope creep—and how digital tools, structured change management, and proactive planning can mitigate these risks.

Read the full article to

  • Learn how scope creep impacts engineering projects and why it’s so difficult to control
  • Discover real-world examples of scope creep in major projects, including costly overruns and delays
  • Get insights into practical strategies for preventing scope creep, from requirements management to digital threading
  • Understand how Accuris solutions can help engineering teams stay ahead of unexpected changes and maintain project success

Read the full article here.

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YanPei Chao

YanPei Chao

Executive Director, Product Management, Accuris

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