Need Identification & Specifications

Need Identification & Specifications

1. Categories of Need

   • Resale
     • MRO
       • Capital Assets
         • Parts, Components, Packaging
           • Raw & Semi-Processed
             • Services
               • Other
   • Need Criteria
     • Level 1 (Strategic)
       • Strategic
       • Non-Strategic
     • Level 2 (Traditional)
       • Quality
       • Quantity
       • Price
       • Delivery
       • Service
     • Level 3 (Additional)
       • Financial
       • Social
       • Political
       • Innovation
       • Environment
       • Risk
       • Regulatory

2. Repetitive & Non-Repetitive

3. Methods of Description

   • Standardization & Simplification
   • By Brand
   • Or Equal
   • By Specification
     • Physical or Chemical
     • Material and Method
     • Performance
   • By Engineer's Drawing
   • Misc Methods
     • Market Grades
     • Sample/Lot Number
   • Combination Methods
   • Sources of Specification Data
     • Individual Standards
     • Standard Specifications
     • Government, Legal, and Environmental Requirements

4. Early Supplier Involvement

5. Commercial Equivalent