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!
CM2 isn’t just about recording “what changed.” It’s a proactive heartbeat for your entire organization and product lifecycle. It’s about building a living system that keeps everything clear, controlled, and consistent, even when things get super complex. Not just for product baselines, but also for your organization’s baselines. Think of it as the framework that lets you move fast without breaking things.
This months newsletter is a collection of posts from the Configuration Management is… series I have posted on LinkedIn. These posts are not intended to limit the scope of Configuration Management, but to create awareness of the breadth of CM. Configuration Management is… #Baselines! Let’s talk about Baselines. Imagine building a house without a blueprint. Each contractor works from their own notes, making changes as they see fit. The result? A… Read More »Configuration Management is… Part 2
#ConfigurationManagement is… #Efficiency! The perception by many is that #CM adds bureaucracy and slows you down, while the opposite is true. CM done right, will make you go faster! What often happens is that people perceive CM to be slowing them down, create work arounds or implement CM half-baked and cause mayhem. Guess who gets blamed for the mayhem? While a lot of the mayhem would have been prevented if… Read More »Configuration Management is… Efficiency!
Configuration Management is… Scalability! Scaling an organization that delivers complex products—whether it’s an aircraft, industrial machine, or vehicle—is not just about producing more. It’s about ensuring that every unit and every process remains consistent, traceable, and adaptable as demand grows. Without a robust CM strategy, scaling leads to cost overruns, supply chain issues, compliance risks, and quality escapes. Why CM is the Foundation of Scalable Engineering & Manufacturing: Baseline Integrity Ensures Repeatability… Read More »Configuration Management is… Scalability!
Configuration Management is… Continuity! Products evolve, teams change, regulations change, markets shift— but continuity in CM ensures that knowledge, decisions, and configurations remain intact. Without continuity, companies face knowledge loss, rework, and inefficiencies when personnel changes or systems transition. CM provides a structured approach to maintaining historical data, ensuring that lessons learned aren’t forgotten and that products remain traceable over their lifecycle. Continuity isn’t just about keeping records or stability—it’s… Read More »Configuration Management is… Continuity!
