TS ISO 10007

TS ISO 10007 is a quality management guideline for using configuration management within an organization. It helps structure the way products and services are identified, controlled, and kept consistent across their life cycle, from concept through disposal.

What configuration management is about

Configuration management is the disciplined control of technical information, approved status, and changes so that a product or service continues to meet its intended definition. In practical terms, it makes clear what items make up the product, which version is current, and how a proposed change may affect performance, interfaces, records, or downstream activities. That visibility supports shared understanding across design, procurement, production, operation, and maintenance teams.

What this guideline covers

According to the supplied scope, this standard provides guidance on the use of configuration management within an organization and is applicable to products and services throughout the life cycle. In general technical terms, that means it is relevant not only during development, but also during use, maintenance, and final disposal, where controlled change and reliable status information remain important.

Configuration management is closely linked to document control, change control, configuration status accounting, and verification activities. This document is a guideline rather than a procedure manual, so its value lies in helping organizations organise these practices coherently within a quality management framework. For complex products and services, that coherence is often essential for traceability and consistency.