A summary of findings as found in the open literature on Return on Investment (ROI) from Software Process Improvement (SPI). Users will be able to see the cost benefits that can be achieved through performance of a SPI program, including success stories with SPI in DoD organizations. A link to SPI service providers can also be found here.
SEI Process Improvement Models and Tools (7)
- This area provides information on several of the Software Engineering Institute's (SEI) maturity models as well as software Tools to help in process improvement.
Six Sigma (6)
- Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects (driving towards six standard deviations between the mean and the nearest specification limit) in any process -- from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service. While its roots are in manufacturing, it is also applicable to software initiatives.
DACS Gold Practice Initiative
