G1 Gate 1 Flashcards
Market Review, Idea Approval, Project Approval
Gate 1 Goal
The goal of any product program is to meet customer needs and expectations while providing competitive value
Analysis of Target Market and Customers
G1.MAR.01 VOC
Present a report on the stage activity.
Comparison to Division Strategy & Capability
G1.MAR.02
Assess and report on alignment to division strategy and capability, include the Project Attractiveness Scoring Form.
Review Competitive Product/Process Benchmarking
G1.MAR.03
Summarize the results of the competitive product/process review.
Analysis of Unmet Customer/Market Needs
G1.MAR.04 VOC
Present an analysis of Customer/Market unmet needs based on the Voice of Customer analysis
Product Specification
G1.MAR.05 VOC
A written product specification should be delivered and detailed sufficiently for the project team to understand the scope of the project and develop the design specification working document
Analysis of Ideas (Products & Service)
G1.MAR.06
Analyze ideas and propose which will go on to the concept stage.
Note can be: product, service, and/or business model ideas.
Present Risk Analysis
G1.MAR.07
Present the both the commercial and development risks associated with the project.
Statement of Project Details and Financial Metrics
G1.MAR.08
Present the Project details and Financial Metrics
Proposed Project Timeline
G1.MAR.09 VOC
Present an estimate of the desired product development timeline based on Market and Customer needs.
Business Case / Marketing Strategy
G2.MAR.10
Summary with no required format
Technical Feasibility & Alternate Tech Assessment
G1.ENG.01
Assessment of technical feasibility and whether there are alternate technologies to consider.
Analysis of Intellectual Property
G1.ENG.02
Comments on threats and opportunities of possible patents, trademarks, or copyrights.
Manufacturing
G1.MFG
Comments on manufacturability and processes required.
G1.PRO Procurement
Comments on new materials and suppliers required.
