This study investigates the use of Through Life Capability Management perspective for refinement of the Conceptual Framework for Assessing and Measuring System Maturity, System Readiness and Capability Readiness using Architecture Frameworks. Metrics and measurement frameworks have no meaning if they are not used to make decisions. The importance of decision making at the architectural level is therefore discussed which is particularly pertinent for System Maturity.

This study has identified the need for a Framework for the assessment, evaluation and measurement of System Maturity, System Readiness and Capability Readiness for Systems and Networked System of Systems. The advantages and disadvantages of existing maturity and readiness assessments are presented; after undertaking a literature review to examine relevant research papers from both academia and industry.

This article discusses the relationship between 'capability' and 'product-service systems' (PSS) and the need for the assessment of 'capability readiness' for PSS. The author argues that this assessment is essential to determine whether or not the elements of capability for PSS are in place and maintained for the successful delivery of a sustainable PSS. Current PSS research does not focus on this key concept. Further research is required to determine the capability elements required for a PSS. This research is part of an on-going wider research project for the assessment, evaluation and measurement of capability readiness for systems and networked systems of systems.