Physical capability Terms and definitions should be standardized as much as possible. Corporate IM solutions must be designed considering the full range of probable users and their environments. Systems must allow for authorized remote access. CH's profile of standards is based upon DOE and industry standards. Standards allow us to share information while providing flexibility to select the best tools to do our work.
Flexibility allows for adjustments driven by changes in business focus and technology.
Laws, regulations, directives and policies governing IM are rapidly changing. When custom-built solutions are required, every effort will be made to provide interoperability and flexibility, and to follow the standards. Standards will be adopted using a process that is based on consensus and encourages compliance through buy-in. A non-standard investment will be made only if a compelling business justification can be made. Standards will be flexible enough to allow choices to address business needs.