the specific acquisition. The term is typically used to denote an administrative “organization” structure in which people collectively manage one or more projects. The term refers to the organization responsible for acquisition of the product or “acquirer” component. This is typically the Government and might include both the project or program office and sponsoring office. It can also apply recursively down the supply-chain (i.e., the integrator fulfills an acquirer role when working with sub- tiers in the supply-chain) The term refers to the organization performing the work of product integration (e.g., “integrator” the prime contractor). The term refers to all organizations in the supply-chain including the integrator and “supplier” other organizations responsible for providing a subassembly, component or part of the product. The term product” is any artifact produced by a process. “work The term denotes a tangible output or service that is a result of a process and that is “product” intended for delivery to a customer or end user. A product is a work product that is delivered to the customer. The term includes changing documenting and providing a description. “establishing” The term includes changing documentation as necessary. “maintaining” The term is not used in the CMMI framework or in the AF SEAM process areas except “system” in the general sense (e.g., systems engineering). The term engineering” includes software engineering. “systems The term refers to a person, group, or organization that affects or can be affected “stakeholder” by an organization’s actions. Readers should decide how these terms apply to their environment. AF SEAM Assessment Process The below diagram describes the overall AF SEAM assessment process. The following paragraphs summarize what occurs during each phase of the process.
the specific acquisition. The term “organization” is typically used to denote an administrative structure in which people collectively manage one or more projects. The term “acquirer” refers to the organization responsible for acquisition of the product or component. This is typically the Government and might include both the project or program office and sponsoring office. It can also apply recursively down the supply-chain (i.e., the integrator fulfills an acquirer role when working with sub- tiers in the supply-chain) The term “integrator” refers to the organization performing the work of product integration (e.g., the prime contractor). The term “supplier” refers to all organizations in the supply-chain including the integrator and other organizations responsible for providing a subassembly, component or part of the product. The term “work product” is any artifact produced by a process. The term “product” denotes a tangible output or service that is a result of a process and that is intended for delivery to a customer or end user. A product is a work product that is delivered to the customer. The term “establishing” includes changing documenting and providing a description. The term “maintaining” includes changing documentation as necessary. The term “system” is not used in the CMMI framework or in the AF SEAM process areas except in the general sense (e.g., systems engineering). The term “systems engineering” includes software engineering. The term “stakeholder” refers to a person, group, or organization that affects or can be affected by an organization’s actions. Readers should decide how these terms apply to their environment. AF SEAM Assessment Process The below diagram describes the overall AF SEAM assessment process. The following paragraphs summarize what occurs during each phase of the process.
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