Software-delivery process flow version 3.0

As you can see from the diagram, the process looks much healthier. It's not as simple as Version 1.0, but it is efficient, reliable, and repeatable. Some much-needed checks and balances have been retained from Version 2.0 and optimized to enhance rather than impede the overall process:

This highly efficient process has freed up valuable R&D and operations resources so that they can focus on what they are best at—developing and delivering new high-quality features, and ensuring that the production platform is healthy and customers are delighted.

The ACME systems team has got back its mojo and is moving forward with a newfound confidence and drive. It now has the best of both worlds, and there's nothing stopping it.