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Stop Calling Product Changes: "Engineering Changes"!

Stop Calling Product Changes: “Engineering Changes”!

This article is part of the How Do YOU CM2? blog series in collaboration with the Institute for Process Excellence (IpX). Although I receive compensation for writing this series, I stand behind its content. I will continue to create and publish high-quality articles that I can fully endorse. Enjoy this new series, and please share your thoughts!  What do you call a change to a product? And no, this is not the start of… Read More »Stop Calling Product Changes: “Engineering Changes”!

Fragmented Change Management leads to misalignment.

The #1 Constraint on Innovation Isn’t Technology, It’s Fragmented Change Management.

This article is part of the How Do YOU CM2? blog series in collaboration with the Institute for Process Excellence (IpX). Although I receive compensation for writing this series, I stand behind its content. I will continue to create and publish high-quality articles that I can fully endorse. Enjoy this new series, and please share your thoughts!  Change is the heartbeat of innovation. Yet, in many enterprises, change is still treated as a reactive… Read More »The #1 Constraint on Innovation Isn’t Technology, It’s Fragmented Change Management.

How Do YOU CM2?

How Do YOU CM2?

In case you missed them, you can find the following How do YOU CM2? posts in the 42nd edition of the Future of CM newsletter:

📄 CM2 is not just about documentation!
⚙️ Configuration Management is not only for Engineers!
🪄 The Magic of a Closed-Loop Change Process

The Magic of a Closed-Loop Change Process.

The Magic of a Closed-Loop Change Process

This article is part of the How Do YOU CM2? blog series in collaboration with the Institute for Process Excellence (IpX). Although I receive compensation for writing this series, I stand behind its content. I will continue to create and publish high-quality articles that I can fully endorse. Enjoy this new series, and please share your thoughts!  Hey everyone, building on our last post about how CM2 isn’t just for engineers. Today, I want… Read More »The Magic of a Closed-Loop Change Process

Configuration Management is... Decision Support!

Configuration Management is… Decision Support!

Configuration Management is essential for effective decision-making in organizations, especially in Fortune 500 companies where inefficient decisions consume over 500,000 days annually. A solid CM practice allows managers to quickly assess impacts, costs, timelines, and risks associated with changes, transforming data into actionable insights and reducing decision paralysis.

Configuration Management is... Release!

Configuration Management is… Release!

Configuration Management (CM) is crucial in engineering, ensuring that documentation is properly released and effective before use in design and production. Adhering to CM principles promotes compliance and minimizes risks of rework and delays. Proper release and change control enhance data traceability, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Configuration Management is... Effectivity!

Configuration Management is… Effectivity!

Configuration Management (CM) emphasizes the importance of effectivity, which ensures that product changes occur accurately and punctually. By managing effectivity based on various parameters like serial numbers and dates, organizations can avoid compliance failures and operational inefficiencies. Proper control streamlines deployment, aligning with production schedules and regulatory requirements.

Collaborative workspace

Managing Change Successfully in a Collaborative Workspace

The article critiques traditional change management methods, emphasizing the advantages of collaborative workspaces over classic file check-in/check-out systems. It discusses challenges such as data consistency, real-time collaboration, and workflow traceability while advocating for flexible data models and robust integration. Successful implementation requires a supportive mindset and proper tools.

Using the right Metrics in Configuration Management

The use of metrics in configuration management is crucial for continuous improvement, yet poor choices can lead to ineffective outcomes. Key metrics examined include cycle time and non-conformance rates, emphasizing the importance of measuring actual versus planned metrics. Understanding product lifecycle stages also guides the appropriate application of metrics for effective change management.

Configuration Management is… Impact Analysis!

Impact Analysis is crucial in the Change Process, assessing both technical and business impacts of changes. It aids decision-making by evaluating costs and benefits, and addressing potential consequences of not implementing changes. Effective impact analysis can prevent poor decisions that lead to negative outcomes and delays, promoting valuable organizational changes.