Helix ALM - a great tool for traceability!
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
My organization uses HelixALM to manage and track our hardware/software bugs, along with our requirements (user needs and design inputs), risk management documentation (FMEAs) and verification/validation testing. The software is mainly used by the R&D and Quality departments. HelixALM addresses the business problems of maintaining traceability for design controls and effectively managing the bug tracking process.
Pros
- Traceability for design controls.
- Managing workflow of bugs/issues.
- Maintaining risk management information.
Cons
- Better integration with electronic document control systems like Arena PLM.
- Easier setup in the back end (customization is available but the interface is not intuitive).
Most Important Features
- Traceability
- Running tests
- Tracking bugs
Return on Investment
- Improved management of requirements, risks and bugs to make sure they don't get lost in emails or long documents.
Alternatives Considered
Greenlight Guru and Arena
Other Software Used
SOLIDWORKS, Arena PLM and QMS