Introduction

◾◾ What is a configuration item (CI)?

◾◾ What criteria need to be considered before designating
something as a CI?
◾◾ What is involved in the configuration identification
process?
◾◾ Does CM apply if something is not designated a CI?
◾◾ What is serialization and why is it important?
◾◾ Is CM concerned with all phases of the product life
cycle or only with management of the
allocated and product baseline up to the point of sale?
◾◾ Does CM only apply to documentation?
◾◾ What CM implications are associated with 3D printing?
◾◾ What is meant by traceability and why is it important?
◾◾ What do the terms allocation, verification, and validation
mean? What is a configuration item?
 What is a Configuration item?

- A configuration item is defined as any product that requires formal

release and control of supporting information prior to acceptance by
the user; where the supporting information is detailed with sufficient
precision for all internal and external stakeholders to understand.

- A configuration item shall be assigned a unique configuration item

identifier (CII) that when associated with the place of origin assures
the item’s provenance and content are irrefutable.
CM processes are
1. Planning
2. Configuration identification
4. Configuration change control
5. Configuration status accounting
6. Configuration auditing
CM Planning

CM planning and management over the life cycle of a product are essential to
achieve an effective, predictable, and repeatable CM process.

CM planning focuses on the product and on the customer(s) and shapes the
application of solid, practical procedures that result in cost avoidance and
enhanced product quality and stability.
Comprehensive CM planning and management includes:

1.) Applying the appropriate level of CM functions throughout the product’s life cycle.
2.) Implementing policies and procedures, resulting in effective product configuration
management.
3.) Assigning CM functional responsibilities to various organizational elements
4.) Training of CM personnel and any others who have CM responsibilities
5.) Determining and applying adequate resources, including CM software tools,
and facilities
6.) Establishing CM performance indicators to serve as a basis for continuous
Improvement
7.)Assuring performance of Configuration Management by suppliers
Integrating the organization’s product configuration information processes
CHANGE CONTROL
Change Control Phases

Phase I: Creation of the event registration

Phase II: Analysis of the event registration
Phase III: Rejection or acceptance of the event registration
Phase IV: The change request initiates a new configuration item
Phase V: Closing of the change request
Phase VI: Closing of the event registration
Configuration Status Accounting
Configuration Audits