Process

Procedures

Acquisition

1. Define input acquisition criteria and mechanisms.

2. Evaluate possible suppliers.

3. Acquire the inputs for the project.

4. Validate/test purchased inputs (tools, for example).

5. Provide validated input.

Retention

1. Identify components (project work products, tools, software, algorithms, etc.) that can be reused.

2. Place components (developed or acquired) under a strict configuration management system.

3. Store components for possible reuse in future projects.

Review

1. Define review criteria (beginning and/or end of the project).

2. Define checklists for reviews.

3. Perform the appropriate project component reviews.

4. Reuse components in new projects.