From CMMI to SPICE - Experiences on How to Survive a SPICE Assessment Having Already Implemented CMMI

Abstract

Dealing with multiple models for process assessment and improvement is a challenging, time-consuming task. In the automotive sector, for example, several suppliers drive their process improvement on the basis of CMMI®. However, many car manufacturers require process capability ratings determined on the basis of Automotive SPICE™. An approach is presented to prepare Automotive SPICE by making extensive use of the work already performed to align processes to CMMI. The approach was already successfully applied in industrial settings and lessons learned are discussed. The approach helps to avoid misunderstandings during assessments due to different model taxonomy, achieve appropriate process ratings, and save both effort and cost.

Framework for Usage of Multiple Software Process Models

“…However, their customers require process capability ratings determined on the basis of ISO/IEC 15504. An approach that enables organizations performing internal process improvement on the basis of CMMI to survive SPICE assessments with relatively small efforts is presented in [11]. As it is important for organizations to be aware of their process capability, it has become important for methodologies to determine what capability they could ensure.…”

“…This is an unsatisfying situation so it is a must to create the ontology in such a way that it would be possible to relate the terminology of different software process models. Mapping of the main concepts applied in the CMMI and Automotive SPICE is presented in [5]. In order to add/integrate a new model into TSPM, first it is necessary to align the concepts of a new model with TSPM ontology.…”

Enhancing Software Process Assessment with an Ontology-Based Tool: Integrating CMMI, SPICE, and TMMI Models

“…Table1illustrates how concepts belonging to Process reference models are matched(Vanamali et al, 2008). Despite the different names of some concepts in this table, it has been observed that they have a similar meaning.…”