Chapter 11: Identifying VSM Tool Types and Capabilities
- The problem is that the data and metrics VSM tools have little practical use unless we first understand the goals, metrics, and activities behind Lean value stream improvements.
- DevOps value stream management platforms (VSMPs) or, more simply, Value Stream Management (VSM) tools
Value stream delivery platforms (VSDPs) or, more simply, DevOps toolchains and pipelines
Continuous compliance automation (CCA) tools, also known as Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools and platforms
- Provides out-of-the-box connectors to integrate disparate DevOps toolchains and thereby facilitate the orchestration of IT activities across the plan, release, build, and monitoring activities.
- VSMPs help to improve velocity, quality, and customer value by providing visibility and analytics across the IT value stream.
They provide data and tools to monitor and assess strategic metrics, such as release velocity and the DevOps operational...