Ability to Perform

GP 2.2 Plan the Process

Establish and maintain the plan for performing the product integration process.

Elaboration

This plan for performing the product integration process addresses the comprehensive planning for all of the specific practices in this process area, from the preparation for product integration all the way through to the delivery of the final product.

GP 2.3 Provide Resources

Provide adequate resources for performing the product integration process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the process.

Elaboration

Product-component interface coordination may be accomplished with an Interface Control Working Group consisting of people who represent external and internal interfaces. Such groups can be used to elicit needs for interface requirements development.

Special facilities may be required for assembling and delivering the product. When necessary, the facilities required for the activities in the Product Integration process area are developed or purchased.

Examples of other resources provided include the following tools:

• Prototyping tools

• Analysis tools

• Simulation tools

• Interface management tools

• Assembly tools (e.g., compilers, make files, joining tools, jigs and fixtures)

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility

Assign responsibility and authority for performing the process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the product integration process.

GP 2.5 Train People

Train the people performing or supporting the product integration process as needed.

Elaboration

Examples of training topics include the following:

• Application domain

• Product integration procedures and criteria

• Organization's facilities for integration and assembly

• Assembly methods

• Packaging standards