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
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.
The article discusses the need for structured models and datasets in managing product complexity within engineering and manufacturing. It emphasizes the significance of a Core Platform Network that captures various requirements and dependencies, facilitating effective configuration management. Different views, including engineering and manufacturing, are essential for impact analysis and maintaining alignment between product breakdowns.