For a long time, CM has been confined to engineering and/or IT departments. And of course, engineers are absolutely critical to CM! But if we limit CM to engineering only, we are down right denying ourselves its huge potential to impact the entire business. It’s like having a Ferrari that you just keep in the garage gathering dust and never take out for a spin. What a waste!
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 (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 (CM) is crucial across all lifecycle stages, from design to retirement, as it minimizes risks and costs while ensuring operational success. It prevents chaotic changes, aligns configurations, and helps avoid disruptions and compliance failures. Effective CM drives resilience and efficiency, distinguishing successful organizations from those that react poorly to lifecycle challenges.
Configuration Management is Quality! Today let’s look at #Quality. Depending who you ask you will get a different definition of what quality is. Some would say it is whatever the customer says it is, but that makes it rather fuzzy. I prefer to state that Quality = Conformance to Requirements. Requirements are a good way to capture what the customer wants but also what your company wants to bring to… Read More »Configuration Management is… Quality!
The post emphasizes the importance of configuration management and change control in ensuring effective improvements. It highlights that while change is necessary for value creation, it’s crucial to manage these changes efficiently to minimize waste and focus on impactful modifications. Engaging in these practices leads to better outcomes and control.
The article introduces the CM+Agile series and explores how Configuration Management (CM) enhances agility in the automotive sector, particularly among Western OEMs competing against Chinese firms. It emphasizes the need for improved software competencies, communication, and self-organizing teams, while also advocating for efficient change processes and robust documentation practices within an agile framework.
The discussion surrounding the V(ee) Model and Agile methodologies highlights the importance of ethical behavior in development. Ethical fading undermines good practices, leading to significant scandals like GM’s Ignition Switch and Boeing’s 737 Max. Addressing toxic leadership and fostering a culture of open communication is crucial for preventing future ethical failures.
On September 9, 2021, I conducted a full day of lectures on Configuration Management at Avans University, attracting over 30 students. The day included the creation of Word Clouds to gauge insights, discussions on key topics, and engaging exercises with LEGO bricks. The initiative has reached over 100 students, promoting awareness in Configuration Management.
This article examines the complexities of managing product configurations in AI integration, focusing on how evolving AI capabilities, training datasets, and regulatory changes like Export Control influence this process. It raises critical questions about accountability, impact analysis, and certification requirements when AI alters a product’s functionality or classification.