5-6.2 Execute the QAP

Independent and regular evaluations of project performance provide the confidence that the project is progressing in a satisfactory manner. These reviews monitor the effectiveness of project processes and pinpoint project risks. The QA team documents QA reviews using QA reports to indicate status and make recommendations. Because minimizing risk is an integral part of quality management, the CO, who is responsible for risk management on the project, should ensure that risk management reviews parallel QA reporting intervals specified in the QAP.

QA reviews take place at the checkpoints cited in the QAP. Reviews include separate interviews with the client, supplier, members of the purchase/SCM team, and other project stakeholders. Evaluation criteria and approval authority have been outlined in the QAP, which should be revisited by the QA team with the review participants.

Upholding quality standards is a team effort. The client, supplier, and purchase/SCM team share joint responsibility with the QA team for executing the QAP. Critical success factors to executing the QAP include: