EIA-748-C:2013

Foreword The earned value management system (EVMS) guidelines incorporate best business practices to provide strong benefits for program enterprise planning and control. The processes include: integration of program scope, schedule, and cost objectives; the establishment of a baseline plan for accomplishment of program objectives; and the use of earned value techniques for performance measurement during the execution of a program. The system provides a sound basis for problem identification, corrective actions, and management replanning as may be required. Different organizations must have the flexibility to establish and apply an integrated management system that suits their management style and business environment. First and foremost, the system must meet the organization's needs and good business practices. Therefore, the guidelines in this document are purposely high level and goal oriented, as they are intended to state the qualities and operational considerations of an integrated program management system using earned value analysis methods without mandating detail system characteristics.