CSIA announces the release of version 5.0 of the Best Practices and Benchmarks Manual

April 30, 2018

The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) is pleased to announce the release of the Best Practices and Benchmarks Manual v 5.0. The CSIA Best Practices and Benchmarks Manual is the industry standard for successful management of a control system integration business. It is also the cornerstone of the CSIA Certification program and the tool against which the audit for Certification is measured. On an ongoing basis, the manual is tested by a committee of CSIA members, auditors and clients as part of a continuous review and improvement process.

With version 5.0, the CSIA Best Practices and Benchmarks Manual has been updated to reflect new material, including a new chapter on cyber security. The entire manual was reviewed for organization, clarity and compliance with a global relevance.

The Best Practices and Benchmarks Manual is a key benefit of CSIA membership. It is a manual of the collective intelligence of many successful members throughout the years and covers every aspect of the system integration business:

 General Management Strategic Management, Organizational Structure, Facilities and Equipment, Computer Systems Management, Corporate Risk Management

 Human Resources Management Administration, Recruitment and Selection, Performance Management, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Communication

 Marketing, Business Development and Sales Management Marketing Plan, Sales Strategy

 Financial Management Measures of Performance, Financial Planning, Billing Procedures, Tax Policy

 Project Management Contract Management, Procurement Management, Planning, Risk Management, Resource Management, Communications Management, Scope Management, Schedule Management, Budget Management, Change Management, Quality Management, Closure

 System Development Lifecycle Internal Kickoff, Requirements, Design, Development, Unit/Module and Integration Testing, Factory Acceptance Testing, System Shipping, Installation, Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing

 Supporting Activities Process Development and Maintenance, Standards and Templates, Project Methodologies, Procurement Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Reuse Management

 Quality Management Continuous Measurable Improvement, Client Satisfaction Measurement, Client Service, Project Quality Assurance Control System Integrators Association • (800) 661-4914 • www.controlsys.org

 Service and Support Strategic Management, Organizational Structure, Methodology and Service Management

 Information Systems Management and Cyber Security Information Systems Management, Facilities and Equipment, Cyber Security

Just as businesses and markets change, the content of the Best Practices and Benchmarks Manual will continue to evolve.

CSIA will seek out additional improvements, review feedback and monitor our members’ needs in preparation for the next revision of the Best Practices.

Find out more about the CSIA Best Practices and
Benchmarks, as well as CSIA Certification at www.controlsys.org