What is ASPICE?
ASPICE is a process assessment model specifically tailored for the automotive industry. It stands for Automotive Software Performance Improvement and Capability dEtermination. ASPICE provides a framework for evaluating and improving the processes used in the development of automotive software and electronic systems. The model is structured into process areas that cover the full software development lifecycle, from requirements engineering to testing and maintenance.
ASPICE assessments help organizations identify process strengths and weaknesses, benchmark against industry best practices, and achieve higher levels of process maturity. Compliance with ASPICE is often required by automotive OEMs for their suppliers, as it ensures consistent quality, traceability, and reliability in software development. ASPICE complements functional safety standards like ISO 26262 by focusing on process quality rather than product-specific safety requirements
