Why do companies select quality models (ISO, CMMi, etc)

Sonal's picture

Hi,

Why do companies select quality models (ISO, CMMi, etc) ?

 

Thanks

 

donaldjeo's picture
Why do companies select quality models (ISO, CMMi, etc) ?

Recently I have been assigned the task of getting my organization to be CMMI certified. Our company provides software testing and software development services. It is a midsized company at the moment but will be expanding in near future. It’s already ISO 9001:2000 certified for long now. After studying the CMMI ccna security ver 1.2 model, I can relate the model to Development domain, however already having quality checks in place for QA services because of ISO standards I am not sure how much ROI will CMMI certification would bring to the company.

Submitted by donaldjeo on May 28, 2010 - 5:15am.
adi's picture
Why do companies select quality models (ISO, CMMi, etc) ?

My two cents:
I think companies do not necessarily "select" quality models. It is a need/requirement of the day and it demonstrates a certain level of proficiency in that domain. It sets the standards straight.

Firstly, in this high competitive scenario, Customers would prefer to do business with a ISO/CMMI certified company. It acts a first level of filtering criterion!

Secondly, from company's point of view, these models act as benchmarks and show a ceratin level of maturity the way company would evolve if they adopt these models... They are readily available guidelines which when applied sets the roadmap for process improvements and can bring about tangible results.

Need to go back to CBoK..may be the thoughts are too generic!

Let me know what you think...
Thanks,
Adi

Submitted by adi on July 24, 2011 - 1:23pm.
venkymcazipped's picture
May be to roll out best

May be to roll out best products with best practices.

Submitted by venkymcazipped on November 6, 2007 - 7:28pm.
vivekkulkarni's picture
It must be the process

It must be the process improvement plan for best product and service. Every company try to follow best practices and trends in business to become successful. Quality models like CMMi/ISO serves as a guide for improvement of organizational processes.
For example: CMMi v1.21 addresses practices that cover the
product’s lifecycle from conception through delivery and maintenance.

Kind Regards,
Vivek

Submitted by vivekkulkarni on March 30, 2010 - 3:08pm.
navneet_1604's picture
to Gain customer satisfaction

companies adopt all these standards not only to improve their products and services but also, when a company is certified the customer has more confidence

Submitted by navneet_1604 on May 20, 2010 - 5:13pm.
prashant_tingare's picture
Hi Vivek, Do you have CMMi

Hi Vivek,

Do you have CMMi v1.21 document.

Best Regards,
Prashant Tingare.

Submitted by prashant_tingare on March 31, 2010 - 4:58am.
vivekkulkarni's picture
CMMI® for Development, Version 1.21

Hello Prashant,

Sorry for the delay in response.
I have sent you pdf version at your email id.

Regards,
Vivek Kulkarni

Submitted by vivekkulkarni on May 14, 2010 - 2:42pm.
vivekkulkarni's picture
Hello Prashant, Yes sure, I

Hello Prashant,

Yes sure, I have pdf version. Please give me your email id, I will send it to you.

Regards,
Vivek Kulkarni

Submitted by vivekkulkarni on April 13, 2010 - 3:05pm.
prashant_tingare's picture
Hi Vivek, Thank you for

Hi Vivek,

Thank you for writing.
My email id is prashant_tingare@rediffmail.com
Thanks in advance.

Best Regards,
Prashant Tingare.

Submitted by prashant_tingare on April 13, 2010 - 3:13pm.
csqa's picture
This answer is straight from

This answer is straight from CBOK. Its in the Quality models chapter towards the start.

Submitted by csqa on November 6, 2007 - 5:38pm.
thirna4word's picture
To maintain the Quality of the software

CMM levels are practiced to adhere the Quality policy and
produce the Application with high Quality

Submitted by thirna4word on July 26, 2011 - 10:46am.

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