Configuration Management

The practice of applying assets to establish and maintain control over a configuration(2).  In this context, “assets” include, but are not limited to, skills1, budget, schedule, tools, facilities, and legal instruments with regard to subcontractors and suppliers2.

See the related exegesis on Managing the Configuration.

Footnotes
  1.   e.g., processes, people and subcontractors.[]
  2.   e.g., contracts, SoW, and requirements[]