Sam Burgess

Sam is the Founder and CEO of DRVEN, with more than 25 years’ experience across complex equipment, defence, logistics and through-life support. During nine years in the British Army’s Royal Engineers, he saw first-hand the disconnect between engineering data and the people operating and maintaining equipment. He later held senior supply chain and support roles, including Through Life Support Manager at defence vehicle manufacturer Jankel. Today, Sam writes and speaks about digital product data, the digital thread and how OEMs can improve service and aftermarket performance.

Blog Post by Sam Burgess

Sam BurgessSep 29, 2026, 3:56:25 PM

How OEMs Can Extend the Digital Thread into Spare Parts & Work Instructions

Learn how OEMs can extend the digital thread into spare parts catalogues, SOPs and interactive work instructions by designing products for ...

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Sam BurgessJul 28, 2026, 2:51:45 PM

What is a Service Bill of Materials? The Data Behind an Effective Parts Catalogue

Discover the importance of a Service Bill of Materials (sBoM) for OEMs, connecting product data for parts catalogues and aftermarket support services.

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