Configuration Management books, seminars and training, Best Configuration Management Practices
Mr. David D. Lyon founded the Raven Publishing Company in 1996. He had recently written a new book, 'Practical CM: Best Configuration Management Practices for the 21st Century’, which was being published by Butterworth Heinemann, a member of the Reed Elsevier publishing group.
The purpose of this book was to provide detailed descriptions of the latest ‘best practices’ for the Configuration Management discipline and to delineate specific procedures for implementing these ‘best practices’ via automated Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. Much of Mr. Lyon’s thirty- nine (39) years as an engineer in industry was dedicated to this area of responsibility. He had been responsible for the planning, implementation and integration of one of the first successful PDM systems in a major corporation in the United States.
The book was well received around the world. Sales were impressive. However, things were changing fast in the technological areas which drove the designs of the automated PDM and PLM systems and their interfaces with hardware and software design tools (CAD). The current publishers would not permit updates to the book on a yearly basis, so Mr. Lyon established the Raven Publishing Company in order to be able to continue his research into this field and to provide yearly updates to this book and those to follow.
This endeavor worked out well for both Mr. Lyon and his readers, since their feedback culminated in a spiral bound text, easy to read, with pages that lie flat for reference. It also provided the capability for Mr. Lyon to incorporate numerous timely updates and expansion of information as time passed. The current version of this book, 'Practical CM III: Best Configuration Management Practices for the 21st Century', is being used in colleges as the required text for courses on Configuration Management in the United States and Europe. It is now also available in hard cover and paperback versions.
Mr. Lyon is dedicated to the transition of Configuration Management information and 'best practice' methodology to current and future generations of Configuration Management and Project/Program Management personnel.
Besides 'Practical CM III', Mr. Lyon is also the author of the outstanding new CM text, 'Transparent CM: How to Get There', and 'Practical Project: Guidelines for Project Engineers and Program Management Personnel'
Mr. Lyon currently provides seminars and consulting services to clients throughout North America and Europe engaged in the transition from manual CM systems to automated CM systems.
Keywords: Configuration management books, configuration management seminars, best practices, configuration management plans, product data management, life cycle management
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Eighteen years
What is your primary product or service?
Configuration Management (CM) books, seminars and consulting services
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I was a project/program engineer for thirty nine years. Much of my time was spent dealing with Configuration Management issues.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I developed a system for integrating CM "best practices" with product proposal, contract negotiation, design, development, manufacturing, support and maintenance activities. I also coordinated the installation and integration of one of the first automated CM systems in a major US corporation. Many domestic and international businesses, military agencies and government agencies use my CM processes and methodology.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I provide CM 'best practice' seminars in the US, Canada and Europe. My books are read in most developed countries around the world. They are also used as the designated text for college courses on the subject of CM in the US and UK.
Provide detailed directions to your location
NA. My books are available in any bookstore or from any internet bookseller.
What type of payments do you accept?
Credit cards, purchase orders, or business checks.
Which areas do you service?
USA plus over 50 countries internationally
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
David D Lyon
What are your hours of operation?
24/7
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
I provided useful information
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
A man's got to know his limits! Clint Eastwood (Dirty Harry)
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