CMstat pioneered commercial off-the-shelf Contract Deliverables Management software with EPOCH DM, helping aerospace and defense contractors track CDRLs, improve compliance, and protect contract revenue.

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In this CMDM Coaches Corner we respond to a question heard many times that impacts the performance of the Configuration Management and Data Management function within an aerospace & defense program: “Why can’t the combination of spreadsheets and shared drives constitute a good CM/DM tool set?”

There are numerous challenges to properly implementing Configuration Management and Data Management (CM/DM) within an organization, a program, or across an entire enterprise including its supply chain partners. Historically, many of these obstacles were due to technology and tools as frequently discussed in past CMsights articles, but that is no longer the case as we will discuss.

A frequent question we hear in conversations about Configuration Management and Data Management on LinkedIn, when teaching classes, or speaking with CMstat customers is:  “How do I gain the CM/DM team more respect and stature within my company so that we always have a seat at the table when important decisions are being made that affect us?”

One of the more frequent observations that we at CMstat takeaway after meeting with a prospective customer in the A&D industry is the lack of awareness in the job function of those who manage the delivery of CDRL data and documentation to their own customers. While some managers may be…