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CMMI-ACQ ® (Capability Maturity Model ® Integration for Acquisition) outlines best practices for effectively acquiring products and services. It offers a practical framework aimed at enhancing acquisition processes, addressing the increasing trend among businesses and governments to outsource rather than develop in-house. This definitive reference for the current CMMI for Acquisition (version 1.2) is modeled after CMMI ®, Second Edition, which focused on development. The book includes the complete CMMI-ACQ model along with tips, hints, cross-references, and author notes to aid in understanding and applying the acquisition process areas. Additionally, it features two chapters that illustrate the application of CMMI-ACQ in both industry (with a case study from General Motors) and government contexts. The book is structured into three parts. Part One introduces CMMI-ACQ within the broader CMMI context, covering essential concepts and relationships among process areas, as well as paths for adoption and use. It also addresses unique acquisition needs in government and shares industry experiences. Part Two details generic goals and practices, followed by twenty-two sections that explore each CMMI-ACQ process area, organized alphabetically for quick reference. Part Three offers valuable references, including additional resources on CMMI and CMMI-ACQ, acronym definitions, a glossary, and an index.

CMMI® (Capability Maturity Model® Integration) outlines best practices for product and service development and maintenance throughout their lifecycle. By consolidating key knowledge areas, it offers a comprehensive framework for organizations to evaluate, improve, and measure their processes. This definitive reference covers the latest CMMI release (version 1.2) and features new tips, hints, and color-coded cross-references in the margins to enhance understanding and application of the content. Additionally, it includes insightful perspectives from influential figures involved in the model’s development and a case study from Raytheon showcasing real-world application in a services context. The book is structured into three parts. Part I provides an overview of CMMI, introducing basic process improvement concepts, detailing process areas and their interconnections, and explaining the model's two representations along with adoption paths. Part II, the core of the book, elaborates on generic goals, practices, and the twenty-two process areas, organized alphabetically by acronym for easy reference. Each chapter presents goals, best practices, and examples specific to each process area, clarifying the similarities and differences between the two CMMI representations to aid in selecting the right approach. Part III offers valuable resources, including references, acronym definitions, a glossary, and an index.

This single volume comprises the full, official book version of the CMMI, themuch-anticipated follow-up to the Capability Maturity Model.