Overview
The application
of the principles briefly discussed in the templates for design, test and
manufacturing is necessary for the successful accomplishment of the engineering
tasks on schedule. Integrated with and pervading this effort are the activities
presented within the temples for facilities, logistics, and management. The
scope and interactions for this multidisciplined approach to risk reduction
during development and production are significant. A transition plan (DOD
4245.7-M) is necessary to identify the timing and application of the different
disciplines, the risk-driving interrelationships, and particularly how and
when execution of the plan is to be evaluated. To be effective the transition
plan should be available at the start of engineering development and updated
regularly until full production occurs.
TRAPS
Transition
plan is reviewed and approved by government at Milestone III
Transition
plan is internally developed and approved by contractor
Transition
plan is required by contract
Contractor
is planning for an 80 percent learning curve