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USPS Supplying Practices Process Process Step 5: Measure and Manage Supply

USPS Supplying Practices Process Process Step 5: Measure and Manage Supply

Develop, Finalize, and Implement Cost Management Plan

Develop Cost Management Plan

Outline for Cost Management Plan

Variance Definition

Response to Variances

Finalize Cost Management Plan

Implement Cost Management Plan

Cost Variance (CV)

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Cost Performance Index (CPI)

Schedule Performance Index (SPI)

Rating Performance

Estimate at Completion (EAC)

Revised Cost Estimates and Budget Updates

Contract Review

Other Topics Considered

Conduct Material Planning Activities

Characterizing the Material

Material Logistics

Quadrant Approach

Quadrant I: Custom/Noncore Purchase

Quadrant II: Custom/Core Purchase

Quadrant III: Standard/Noncore Purchase

Quadrant IV: Standard/Core Purchase

Other Topics Considered

Implement Life Cycle Support Plan

Life Cycle Management Team

Production and Deployment

Operations (Use) and Support

Disposal

Other Topics Considered

Develop, Finalize, and Implement Inventory Control Plan

Develop Inventory Control Plan

Ascertain Stocking Decision Factors

Classify Demand-Based and Non-Demand-Based Items

Provisioning

Stock Positioning

Reparable Management

Stockroom Management

Stocking Decisions

Positioning

Systems for the Reorder Process

Quadrant Approach

Quadrant I: Custom/Noncore Purchase

Quadrant II: Custom/Core Purchase

Quadrant III: Standard/Noncore Purchase

Quadrant IV: Standard/Core Purchase

Other Topics Considered

Implement Investment Recovery Plan

Recycle (Scrap)

Reallocate (Relocate and Redeploy)

Reallocate on eBuy: Excess Item Catalog (EIC)

Resell

Remarket (Resell to Supplier)

Return

Remanufacture

Remove

Donate

Other Topics Considered

Execute Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)

Develop the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)

Execute the QAP

Other Topics Considered

Clauses & Provisions

Evaluate Contract Effectiveness

Supplier and Subcontractor Contracts

Postal Service Performance

Performance Evaluation Team

Performance Indicators

Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and Examination

Other Topics Considered

Clauses & Provisions

Contract Modifications

Effective Dates

Notification of Contract Changes

Availability of Funds

Exercise of Options

Correcting Mistakes

Change Orders

Administration of Change Orders

Equitable Adjustments for Delays

Excusable Delays

Compensable Delays

Acceleration of Performance

Novation Agreements

Assignment of Claims

Change-of-Name Agreements

Other Topics Considered

Clauses & Provisions

Share Lessons Learned

Solicit Feedback from Purchase/SCM Team

Solicit Feedback from the Supplier

Solicit Feedback from Subcontractors

Determine Root Cause of Problems

Identify and Suggest Improvements

Value Engineering

Noncompetitive Purchases

Evaluation

Acceptance

Other Topics Considered

Clauses & Provisions

Decide to Renew a Contract or Exercise Options

Renewal

Supplier Contract Performance

Item Purchase History

Market Conditions

Discussions and Negotiations

Cost-Switching Conditions and Considerations

Renewal Procedures and Restrictions

Exercising Options

Other Topics Considered

Clauses & Provisions

Process Invoices

Receive Invoices

Verify Invoice Amount

Approve Invoice

Withholding

Other Topics Considered

Clauses & Provisions

Make Payment

Payment Type

Payment Time Frame

Partial Payments

Progress Payments

Payment Terms

Interest

Penalties

Other Topics Considered

Clauses & Provisions

Laws & Regulations

Terminate Contract

Termination for Convenience

Termination for Default

Initiating Termination for Failure to Make Timely Delivery

Initiating Termination for Causes Other Than Failure to Make Timely Delivery

Demand for Adequate Assurance

Steps for Termination for Default

Contracts Other than Fixed-Price

Termination on Notice

Termination Notices and Postal Service Actions

Remedies

Damages

Other Topics Considered

Clauses & Provisions:

Close Out Contract

Other Topics Considered

Recognize and Reward Supplier

Evaluating, Rating, and Ranking Suppliers

Rewards and Recognition

Maintaining Supplier Commitment

Feedback

Postal Service Quality Supplier Awards (QSA) Program

Quality Supplier Award (QSA) Criteria

Quality Supplier Award (QSA) Recognition and Rewards

Quality Supplier Award (QSA) Feedback

Other Topics Considered

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