Does your customer require an Automotive SPICE® assessment or are your development processes getting out of hand?
We explain why assessments are necessary and how we can support you.
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Why are assessments carried out?
There are several important reasons for both customer and supplier:
Quality assurance
Assessments help to evaluate and ensure the quality and maturity of development processes in the automotive industry.This is particularly important in view of the increasing complexity of vehicle software and systems.
Risk minimization
By evaluating and improving processes, potential risks in development can be identified and minimized at an early stage.
Competitive advantage
Successful Automotive SPICE® (ASPICE®) certification can provide a competitive advantage, as many automotive manufacturers require this from their suppliers
Process optimization
Assessments reveal weaknesses in the development processes and offer the opportunity for targeted improvement.
Standardization
Automotive SPICE® provides a uniform standard for the evaluation of development processes in the automotive industry, which facilitates cooperation and comparability between companies.
Customer requirements
Many automotive manufacturers require regular ASPICE® assessments from their suppliers as proof of SPICE®-compliant work.
Continuous improvement
Regular assessments promote a culture of continuous improvement in companies.
Compliance with industry standards
Automotive SPICE® helps companies to meet the high quality and safety requirements of the automotive industry.
Our offer at a glance
Everything from a single source
As a medium-sized company, we offer you comprehensive Automotive SPICE® assessments up to the current version 4.0 including cybersecurity extension. Our team of experts covers all processes of the Automotive SPICE® model and supports you in improving your development processes in the automotive sector.
Implementation of Automotive SPICE® assessments up to V4.0 incl. cybersecurity extension
Assessment of all V-model processes such as SYS, SWE, MAN etc. possible
Experienced and certified assessors
Customized solutions for companies of all sizes
Detailed analysis and evaluation of your processes
Concrete recommendations for process optimization
Our structured approach and years of experience ensure a thorough and objective evaluation of your processes. Our aim is not only to provide you with a snapshot, but also to support you on your path to continuous process improvement.
Contact us today to find out more about our Automotive SPICE® assessments and take the first step towards optimizing your development processes together.
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Procedure of an Automotive SPICE® Assessment
The interview phase of a typical ASPICE® assessment, which is relevant for the client, usually lasts between 4 and 6 days. For more complex assessments that cover several business units, locations or organizational units, the duration can be longer. In any case, careful planning and preparation is important in order to optimize the effort for everyone involved and to achieve meaningful results. The exact duration depends on various factors:
Scope of the assessment, the processes to be checked and capability level
Size and complexity of the organization/project to be examined
Experience of the assessment team
Availability of documents and interview partners
Phases of the assessment process
1. Preparation and planning
Even if this phase does not always take place on site, it is still time-consuming. It includes:
- Determining the scope of the assessment and the processes to be assessed
- Detailed planning of the process
- Review and analysis of the documents provided
- Preparation of the assessment report and questionnaires
The preparation phase can take several days to weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the company or project to be evaluated. A kick-off meeting to get to know each other can be helpful.
2. Implementation on site
The duration of this phase is typically 4-6 days, but can be longer depending on the scope of the assessment. It includes:
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- Interviews and workshops with key personnel from various departments
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- In-depth analysis of processes and their practical implementation
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- Document analysis and evaluation
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- Evaluation and consolidation of the results – usually between the interview sessions
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- Final presentation with presentation of the results and discussion of strengths and potential for improvement
3. Assessment report
As a result of our joint work, we hand over a detailed assessment report at the end. It contains
- Detailed written documentation of the results
- Specific recommendations for action to improve processes
After completion of the assessment, the services provided by the assessors and the processes evaluated are documented in an assessment log. The results of the assessment will not be passed on to the VDA, intacs® or any other institution, but only to the client / sponsor.
What happens next?
Once the assessment has been completed, we will be happy to continue helping you:
Creation of an improvement plan
- A concrete action plan is developed based on the recommendations.
- This defines which processes are to be improved, how and by when.
Implementation of the improvement measures
- The planned measures are implemented systematically.
- This can include process adjustments, training or changes in working methods.
- A team of developers can provide support with engineering services.
Continuous monitoring and adjustment
- Progress in implementing the improvement measures is reviewed regularly.
- Adjustments will be made if necessary.
Contact us! We are happy to support you in carrying out your assessments!
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Assessments by automobile manufacturers confirm the effectiveness of our methods. We also receive recognition for our pragmatic solutions at meetings of ASPICE® assessors. Our expertise in implementing processes and solving corresponding problems is also in demand at conferences and congresses – exemplary events and topics: CONQUEST: “Project Planning”, EuroSPI: “Risk Management”, VDA Automotive SYS, “intacs™ Cybersecurity SPICE®”.
Always well advised
Consulting is a broad field. We support our customers with management consulting, assessment implementation, process improvements and quality assurance. We have a lot of experience, especially in the area of safety, the “functional safety” of automotive software, and security, the protection against external attacks.
Fleckner + Simon is an independent company active in the field of embedded software – with complementary services: We develop software modules for complex technical systems or individual tools to simplify development. As consultants, we help our customers to design efficient development processes.
Both our consultants and our developers have the necessary expertise and sense of responsibility, particularly when it comes to the complex issues of safety and security.
