Collaborative Early Systems Engineering: Strategic Information Management Review
Abstract
DoD strategy highlights the need for information sharing and system interoperability. U.S. Air Force weapons systems are conceptualized and delivered by the USAF product centers (PC). This report examines the product centers and provides a roadmap for future integration. Findings: (1) The PC are operating in Weill's diversification operating model. Characteristics of this model include low business process standardization and integration. PCs have unique culture and mission. They work with different contractors and customers, using different processes, standards, and technology. They are geographically separated and have different organizational structures. (2) The PC enterprise architectures (EA) are in the business silo stage. Each PC's information stores and tools serves its own local needs, and they cannot meaningfully share. (3) CSE has begun working with the Development Planning working group. (4) CSE has initiated working groups. Recommendations for CSE: (1) PCs move toward a Coordination Operating Model. (2) PCs move from stage 1 to stage 3 or 4 for their EA. (3) CSE become vehicle to move to a coordination operating model and an enhanced EA stage. (4) CSE foster planning for compliance with new DoD policy/guidance regarding information sharing and interoperability. (5) CSE continue working with PC working groups.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 02, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA544695
Entities
People
- Alan R. Heminger
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology