Supplier Development Plan Deliverable Lifecycle

A Supplier Development Plan (SDP) Deliverable is processed by moving it through the states in its lifecycle. For example, in the first state, a draft SDP Deliverable is created and is automatically connected to an SDP. Only Supplier Development Managers (SDMs) can create, edit, and delete SDP Deliverables. Advanced Quality Engineers (AQE) can view SDP Deliverables and related items such as lifecycle, files, and discussions--and participate in discussions. Supplier Representatives can view SDPs and SDP Deliverables, and related items and participate in discussions for their company's plans. Supplier Representatives can also submit Supplier Development Plan deliverables

The following describes the states included in the SDP Deliverable lifecycle:

Draft

New SDP Deliverables are created in the Draft state. The SDP is automatically connected to the SDP that is currently selected. The SDP Manager can promote the deliverable to the Active state.

Active

The originator of the SDP Deliverable can make additional edits to the SDP Deliverable. Others can also review the SDP Deliverable, and Supplier Representatives can submit deliverables. Once the originator/SDP Manager is satisfied that the deliverables, s/he can promote the deliverable to the Completed state.

Completed

The Completed state is the final state for a deliverable.