Software Configuration Management: A Discipline with Added Value

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Abstract:

From the beginning of Ogden Air Logistics Centers software engineering division to their current Capability Maturity Model trademark CMM trademark Level 5 quality practices, the implementation of the software configuration management SCM discipline combined with management and engineering practices has been critical to their weapon-system software sustainment activities. The focus of this article is to discuss how SCM adds value to the Ogden Air Logistics Center by establishing and maintaining continuity of the engineering workflow and providing information to help establish a strong SCM function in maturing software organizations. Maintaining a SCM discipline is critical to the centers CMM Level 5 software sustainment activities. Proper implementation of SCM enables them to plan, identify, control, and audit product life cycles. SCM along with management and engineering guide the organization to continuously improve its ability to meet expectations of high quality, low cost, and on-time deliveries. Continuous improvement can be achieved when practitioners are provided with the proper tools and adequate training, and are empowered with a quality process.

Author(s):
Butler, Tresa ; Standley, Verla ; Sullivan, Elaine ; Turner, Faith
Author Organization(s):
OGDEN AIR LOGISTICS CENTER HILL AFB UT
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in CROSSTALK; The Journal of Defense Software Engineering, p4-8, Jul 2001. The original document contains color images. Prepared in collaboration with Scientech, Inc., Hill Air Force Base, UT.
Pagination:
0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
STSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *PROJECT MANAGEMENT, *LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT, *CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT, *QUALITY ASSURANCE, *MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND CONTROL, *AIR FORCE, SCHEDULING, STANDARDS, ACCOUNTABILITY, COSTS, COMPUTER PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION, AUDITING, MANAGEMENT TRAINING, REPRINTS, SOFTWARE METRICS, WEAPON SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Computer Programming and Software, Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
*SCM(SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT), CPI(CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT), CMM(CAPABILITY MATURITY MODEL), WORKFLOW PROCESS, CSA(CONFIGURATION STATUS ACCOUNTING), CCB(CONFIGURATION CONTROL BOARDS)
Report Date:
2001 Jul 01
Creation Date:
2008 Oct 08