Ability to Perform

GP 2.2 Plan the Process

Establish and maintain the plan for performing the integrated supplier management process.

Elaboration

Typically, this plan for performing the integrated supplier management process is a part of the project plan as described in the Project Planning process area.

GP 2.3 Provide Resources

Provide adequate resources for performing the integrated supplier management process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the process.

Elaboration

Special expertise may be required including the following:

• Ability to evaluate potential sources and select suppliers

• Knowledge of supplier management, including appraising a supplier's planning documents, processes, work products, and services

• Knowledge of risk management

• Knowledge of the domain of the product being acquired

• Knowledge of current engineering processes, work products, verification methods, technology, costing methodologies, and tools

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility

Assign responsibility and authority for performing the process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the integrated supplier management process.

GP 2.5 Train People

Train the people performing or supporting the integrated supplier management process as needed.

Elaboration

Examples of training topics include the following:

• Identifying potential sources for candidate products to be acquired

• Acquisition feasibility and product life-cycle costs analysis

• Evaluating supplier work products

• Monitoring supplier processes