Automotive SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination) is a framework for assessing software development processes in the automotive industry. Key aspects include:
Purpose:
- Evaluate supplier capabilities
- Improve software development processes
- Ensure quality in automotive software
Structure:
- Process Reference Model (PRM): Defines processes
- Process Assessment Model (PAM): Provides assessment criteria
Capability levels:
- Level 0: Incomplete process
- Level 1: Performed process
- Level 2: Managed process
- Level 3: Established process
- Level 4: Predictable process
- Level 5: Optimising process
Process areas:
- Primary processes: Engineering and management
- Supporting processes: Quality assurance, configuration management
- Organisational processes: Process improvement, training
Benefits:
- Standardised supplier assessment
- Improved product quality
- Enhanced process efficiency
Automotive SPICE helps automotive companies ensure high-quality software development practices throughout their supply chain.