An Examination of a Rule-Based Expert System to Aid in the Implementation of the CMMI Framework

Implementing the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) framework in an organization can prove costly and daunting to an organization seeking to implement this framework for the first time. Complaints from organizations attempting this rigorous improvement program address the large overhead, implementation risks and lack of quantitative value compared to their present processes. However, using a simple rule-based expert system may address the implementation difficulties by suggesting a path of improvement incorporating the framework. This paper will examine the effects of applying an expert system as a process improvement management tool in the implementation of the CMMI model.