TRIMS provides insight as a knowledge-based tool that measures technical risk management rather than cost and schedule. Cost and schedule overruns are downstream indicators of technical problems. Programs generally have had process problems long before the technical problem is identified. To avoid this progression, TRIMS operates as a process-oriented tool based on a solid Systems Engineering approach. Process analysis and monitoring provide the earliest possible indication of potential problems. Early identification provides the time necessary to apply corrective actions, thereby preventing problems and mitigating their impact. TRIMS is extremely user-friendly and tailorable. This tool identifies areas of risk, tracks program goals and responsibilities, and can generate a variety of reports to meet user needs. TRIMS software Download, TRIMS Sample Data Files, and TRIMS Training Videos are available. - Here
Core Knowledge Training provides a selection of Reliability and Manufacturing (R&M) Fundamentals covering essential elements of Reliable, Sustainable, Supportable, and Affordable military and federal acquisitions. These educational modules provide Program Management team member’s essential help leading to successful, timely, and lower risk acquisitions by applying the Right Knowledge elements at the Right Time in the proper acquisition phase. In each Fundamental topic, a Learner will be provided educational material and practical experience-based guidance aligned to critical acquisition phases. These topic modules introduce and include:
Reliability by Design: Asking the Right Questions at the Right Time is intended to highlight engineering design and support activities that need to be addressed by the program manager at critical points during the system life cycle. Although simple in presentation, the gravity of not paying attention to the lessons learned presented herein cannot be over-emphasized. Each activity is based on observed best practices and lessons learned throughout military and commercial programs. - Here