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Introduction
1. Change Philosophy
2. Engineering Development and Configuration Management
 | Design States/Levels of Control |
3. Tailoring and Planning
| Tailoring |
| Planning |
| CM Plan |
4. CM Basics (Today, Tomorrow, Future)
| Definition
of CM |
| Configuration Identification |
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Baselines (Functional; Allocated; Development; Product)
Paper CM Systems
Automated CM Systems (PDM)
Mechanical Model Tools
Electrical Model Tools
Two Dimensional Mechanical Design Tools
Configuration Items
Technical Configuration Items
Contractual Configuration Items
Serialized Configuration Items
Serialization
Part Marking
Prototype Part Marking
Production Hardware Marking
Documentation Levels
Design Approval Documentation
Design Disclosure Documentation
Technical Data Package
| Configuration Control |
Configuration Control Boards
Problem Resolution
Change Proposal
Change Approval
Design Update
Change Implementation
| Configuration Status Accounting |
CSA Data Capture
CSA Data Processing
CSA Data Reporting
| Configuration Audits |
Functional Configuration Audit
Physical Configuration Audit
Configuration Verification Audit
5. Transition to Production
Transition Team
Transition Team Meetings
Action Item List
Database Verification
Release to Production
Material Procurement
Customer Involvement
Lessons Learned
FCA/PCA
Authentication
Schedule
6. Production and Support
CM Plan
Configuration Control Boards
Class 1 Changes
Material Review Board
Problem Resolution Board
Configuration Verification Audits
Automated CM
Support
7. Software Configuration Management (SCM)
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8. Problems and Resolutions
Problem Resolution Board
Mission
Membership
Process
9. Automated CM
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Introduction
Planning
PDM System Requirements Analysis
PDM System Requirements Specification
PDM Tool Selection
Implementation Strategy
Verification of Functionality
Documentation
Training
Resources
Program Integration
Schedule
PDM Project Team
PDM Project Team Members
PDM Project Engineer
PDM Implementation and Integration
Phase 1
File Checkin/Checkout
Phase 2
View
Markup
Raster Edit
Distribution
Backfile Conversion
On-line CCBs
Phase 3
Integrate Hardware Design Tools
Institutionalize WIP
Integrate Strategic Systems
Integrate Office Tools
Integrate As-Built Process
Phase 4
Integrate Software Design Tools
CITIS
Integrate PDM Functionality into Programs
User/Data Security
Support
Networks
Summary
10. The CM Templates
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CM Template Set
Appendix A: CM Plan Preparation Guidelines
Introduction
Roadmap
Generic CMP vs Program-Unique CMP
CM Plans vs CM Procedures
CMP Template
CMP Length
Tailoring and Planning
Communication with Engineering
Obtaining "Buy-In"
Roles and Responsibilities
Checklists and Templates
Military Standards and Commercial Standards
Risk Management
Configuration Control Boards
Internal CCBs
External CCBs
CM Processes
Automated CM
Appendix B: Questions and Answers
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Introduction
Q1 Clarify "Engineering Prototype"
Q2 Explain "Encapsulation"
Q3 Explain Business Items & Data Items in more detail
Q4 What is Figure 5 trying to show?
Q5 Clarify your definition of CIs
Q6 MRP systems - track doc # and rev?
Q7 Explain IGES vs Raster formats
Q8 Still need Configuration Audits?
Q9 Why have a Transition to Production period?
Q10 Effects of Perry Initiative?
Q11 Identify PDM cost savings
Q12 How to sell PDM to management?
Q13 What would I do different?
Q14 Requirements Specification template?
Q15 Still need effectivity information on original documentation?
Q16 Fundamentals and basic concepts of CM
Q17 Intelligent part numbering systems
Q18 Prototype and production part numbering systems
Q19 Revision letters versus part numbers
Q20 Engineering change proposal and approval ‘best practices’
Q21 Inventory management; software change control; product test control
Q22 CM certification programs
Q23 Benefits of CM
Q24 CM during software development
Q25 Ratio of CM analysts to software developers
Q26 PCB and PADS software control issues
Appendix C: PDM Tool & Vendor Evaluation & Selection Process
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Introduction
Mission
Scope
Planning
Requirements Analysis
Market Analysis
PDM Tool/Vendor Evaluation
Vendor Demonstration
Hands-on Evaluation
Third Party Tools
Tool Cusomization and Integration Houses
Consultants
PDM Tool/Support Procurement
Statement Of Work
Acceptance Test Plan
Phased Procurements
Licensing Provisions
Types of Licenses
Long Term Support
Appendix D: PDM Planning & Implementation Lessons Learned
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Introduction
L1 Distributed vs Non-Distributed Databases
L2 PDM user resources
L3 PDM user training
Overview
Focused
L4 Design/office tools: tight integration with PDM
L5 Legacy data
L6 UNIX vs DOS issues
L7 PDM system operating speed
L8 Image services:
View lists & view sets
Markup overlay files
"From/to/delta" composite files
L9 Production & training environments
Index