Factsheet
Configuration Management
Enable change to increASE PROFIT
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Do you recognize this situation?
Fixing these issues require so-called corrective actions.
After months of hard work the time has come to
Costs evolving from corrective actions, so-called inter-
assemble the new product for the first time. All de-
vention costs, will follow, and even increase when the
partments worked hard, and expectations are high!
product design advances. In case of an already con-
Today all effort comes together…
solidated product outdated or inconsistent product
data can lead to incorrect products, rework or scrap.
Then something seems wrong. Two major components don’t fit. Rework is no option. What went
wrong? Wasn’t the part according to the drawings?
The supplier’s component specifications and test
reports show no deviation. It appears there was a
change to a drawing of an adjacent part manufac-
Profit
x% of
Reven.
Costs:
w% of
Revenue
Profit
x% of
Reven.
Costs for
Corrective
Action:
z% of
Revenue
Regular
Costs:
y% of Revenue
tured by another party. Why weren’t the stakeholders informed? Who requested this change? Who
40% to 60% of excisting resources are typically spent on interven-
approved it? Who was supposed to do what?
tion. Source: Institute of Configuration Management
Say goodbye to corrective actions…
In need for control?
Changes aren’t all evil. Think about changes originat-
Industrial companies generate a substantial flow
ing from innovations. These should be embraced, and
of product data, engineering data, assembly data,
you better prepare for them. However, changes caused
servicing data, etc. The challenge is to be in control
by distribution and usage of unclear, inconsistent, and
of this information flow.
invalid information should be prevented at all times.
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CM plans
• Vision and
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• CM Policy
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• Company CM Plan
• Roadmap
Awareness
• Process Definition
• Organisation methods, responsibilities
• CMII principles
• Gap analysis
Vision,
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Strategy
• Assesment IT
• Selection CM Tools
• ROI
• Implementation sup-
Process
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• Pilot projects
• Organisation setup
• Program support
• Training endusers
• Assessments
• Configuration
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• Perform Configuration Management
• Project CM plans
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Configuration Management
Configuration Management (CM) is the process
landscape providing the “what and how to” for
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Dick Terleth
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managing products, installations and processes,
including changes, by managing documented
information.
CMII is the model wherein Configuration
management, Project management and Quality
Control are brought together in a project. The
scope of CMII includes all design and process
“ADSE can help your organization to improve
your CM process by applying best practices
based on CMII and our own practical experience
in industry domains like rail, aerospace
and defence”
information that influence safety, quality, planning
cost, profit and environment. In CMII the next
activities are combined in one cohesive unit:
ADSE and CMII
• Requirements Management
The CMII model has been developed by the Institute
• Change Management
of Configuration Management (ICM) who is
• Release Management
represented in Europe by GfKM.
• Data Management
ADSE is a CMII Europe Solution partner to help
• Records Management
companies implement CMII by Consulting,
• Document and library control
Coaching, Monitoring and Assessments services.
• Supporting software tools
For more information about CMII see:
www.icmhq.com and www.gfkm.de
The goal of CMII is to prevent mistakes, and thus
rework and associated costs. To reach this goal CM
offers how-to’s for an efficient and effective change
process, implementation of standards, “best
practices”, a clear sets of requirements, and clear
communication to all stakeholders.
Proper implementation of CM will result in cost
reduction and overall improvement of the primary
and supporting processes. By a clear insight in the
real time status of, for example, changes perfectly
supports Project Management.
ADSE is an independent consulting and engineering company active in the market areas of Aerospace,
Defence, and Infrastructure and Rail Transport. We are a versatile and committed service provider and you will appreciate
our systematic approach and technical knowledge as crucial to
achieve process improvement, product development and efficiency. We structure, develop and use a hands-on approach
to improvement. From advice through to project execution we
find solutions in collaboration with our customers. Our added
value is based on capabilities such as specification, integration
and certification of technical solutions together with technical
project management. We have experienced consultants and
best practices that we can personalise to our customers needs,
helping them to manage and realize their ideas for the future.
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