Case Studies and White Papers
This white paper describes how the CM2 model fulfills the requirements of the EIA-649 Configuration Management Standard (revision C at the time of this writing) and why CM2 is the most robust solution. The missing link with the siloed approach to CM is the Business Process Infrastructure provided by the CM2 Model.
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In this white paper, CIMdata discusses the IpX True North Enterprise Calibration Model, which is designed to help organizations achieve sustainable business and digital transformation. It emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to transformation, noting that many programs fail due to a limited understanding of necessary changes. The model integrates best practices from CM2 methodology to support comprehensive and lasting transformation In summary, CIMdata finds that IpX represents a compelling description of an organization’s end-to-end lifecycle—from ideation, to definition, to realization, and finally to support and recovery. In addition, CIMdata finds it refreshing to see IpX talking about the complete end-to-end optimization of the lifecycle, something that CIMdata has been stressing for decades.
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Diego Valencia shares his insights on leveraging IpX’s CM2 methodology to enhance processes at Johnson & Johnson. Optimizing and harmonizing CM across a complex business is a transformative journey that requires strategic planning, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. By streamlining processes, promoting collaboration, and aligning goals, organizations can unlock their full potential, achieve higher performance levels, and remain agile in the face of ever-changing business landscapes. Establishing robust KPIs help provide leadership visibility into the level of success and key areas of improvement. Embracing CM2 core principles has allowed our business to successfully navigate through the complexities of operations while achieving previous identified goals, including a ~50% reduction in cycle time while impacting over 50k thousand users through the harmonization of 14 global locations. Optimizing CM is not a one and done initiative, it is a continual effort to ensure CM is a flexible fit for purpose solution that ensures the evolving needs of the business are met.
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IpX differentiates itself from its competitors by providing increased flexibility, support, and community. Customers reported a high degree of satisfaction in collaborating with IpX professionals, citing their willingness to work closely with the organization in providing an involved experience with personalized implementation and goal setting. Access to the CM2 professional community also frequently saves IpX customers the cost of turning to third- party advisors. Furthermore, Nucleus has found that employees trained in CM2 are often promoted or receive raises due to their newly developed expertise and certification. The necessity for companies to adapt to ever-changing business environments is underscored by the increasingly disruptive nature of new technologies; therefore, Nucleus expects change management to come to the forefront of organizations' attention as change processes become ever more critical to overall strategy. IpX's future is bright as customers can attest that the IpX name is synonymous with CM2: Change administrators who wish to optimize their legacy processes and systems turn to the leading implementor of CM2, IpX.
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