The Automotive SPICE® model provides a basis for improving and evaluating processes. It defines requirements for the development of mechatronic systems with a focus on their software and system aspects. Other development disciplines, including hardware development, mechanical development and cybersecurity, also can be added to Automotive SPICE®. Automotive SPICE® is a trademark of VDA QMC.
Automotive SPICE® is used for the determination of:
- The status of project workflows.
- The supplier’s process quality.
The capability determination (called the assessment) is used for risk assessment in the context of supplier qualification. This includes a process dimension and capability dimension with maturity levels.
In the process dimension, Automotive SPICE® provides 32 process requirement profiles in the fields of systems engineering, software engineering, procurement, management and support. Project managers can use these process requirement profiles as good practice in their process design. Only a core selection of these profiles is included in the assessment.
Automotive SPICE® services from UL Solutions Software Intensive Systems
UL Solutions Software Intensive Systems can support automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers in:
- Achieving the required capability levels within key development processes.
- Systematically improving existing workflows and methods.
- Evaluating the status of process improvements through formal assessments and gap analysis.
- Fulfilling the requirements of Automotive SPICE® in harmony with cybersecurity, functional safety and agile methods.
- Training staff and assessors.
Watch our video to find out how Lisa, a newcomer to Automotive SPICE® and process improvement, implemented the process model in her company.
To learn more about Automotive SPICE® processes, download our complimentary pocket guide.
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