Quality systems & corrective action · Working
Configuration management
Also called: CM
ELI5
Control of product or system versions, components and approved baselines.
Used in conversation
“Keep configuration management on the dashboard, but show the definition and reporting period beside it.”
Pitch context
You will see “Configuration management” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches quality systems & corrective action.
Why it matters: In quality systems & corrective action, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
Connected terms
- Contract manufacturerThe search label “CM” can route to both entries.
- Contribution marginThe search label “CM” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 3
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16