The product state can be described through its state characteristics. In each process step some state characteristics will be changed to add value to the product. It is also important to be aware of how state characteristics change over time and valuable to understand the interdependencies between different state characteristics. The purpose of this paper is to develop a method, which describes and illustrates interdependencies between relevant state characteristics along a production process chain with the goal to increase transparency for the stakeholders of the product. The process chain of a bearing ring within the project CRC 570 Distortion Engineering and interdependencies of relevant state characteristics connected to distortion and distortion potential will be used as an example to illustrate the above-mentioned method. A discussion on limitations and benefits of this approach will serve as a conclusion
