According to Troy, the much higher costs make Levels 4 and 5 unfeasible in most businesses, where some risk and losses are expected and acceptable. The number of companies functioning at Level 3 probably could be numbered on two hands, D'Angelo said. Level 2 includes standardized tasks and introduction of advanced technology. Individual expertise remains crucial. At Level 3, capabilities and procedures become institutionalized with the help of mature technologies.
Results become more predictable.
At higher levels, the cost of ensuring success becomes non-commercial, Troy said. Clearing Hurdles Organizations may decide to identify their own obstacle course internally or with the help of consultants. Many already know where problems lie, but need advice on finding solutions, Troy said. Warehousing allows data to be stored after it has been verified and put into a readily accessible format. Users request the data with the expectation of quickly receiving information that meets certain standards.