GlobalVehicleDevelopmentProcessOverviewTrainingModuleGVDPVersion5.1–05Jan11ThisdocumentisforinternalGMuseonly.NottobeduplicatedordisclosedoutsideGMwithoutapprovalofDonSmith(586)940-8996TheVehicleDevelopmentProcessis:TheprocessforbringingavehicletothemarketplacefromPlanningtoProduction;AplanforGeneralMotorstogetcommongloballywhilemaintainingourfocusonspeedtomarket.CommongloballymeansusingthesameVDPinallregionswhereGeneralMotorsconductsvehicledevelopmentactivitiesAAFIArchitectureDevelopmentProgramFraming/VPIDSIPFISORPCSOStylingSourcingManageProgramRequirementsManufacturingEngineeringAA–ArchitectureApproval CSO–ContractSignOff SORP–StartofRegularProduction AFI–ArchitectureFramingInitiation DSI–DocumentofStrategicIntent VDR–VerifiedDataRelease ASSI–ArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntent PFI–ProgramFramingInitiation VPI–VehicleProgramInitiationASSIReviewAAVDRWhatistheGVDP?TheGVDPdocumentsprogramlevelactivitiesfromAFItoSORP.ManyfunctionalactivitiesaredocumentedandtrackedatalowerlevelthantheGVDPdocumentation.Thischartshowswheredocumentationistrackedandamajorityofresourcesarecommittedattheprogramlevel.Shadedbarsindicatealowerlevelofresourcerequirements.ASupplierQualityEarlyunderbodydevelopmentsupportsGM’sglobalarchitecturesharingstrategyStructureddecisionandreleaseprogressionenablesoverlappingvehicledevelopmentEarlyinvolvementbycriticaldecisionmakersEarlierproduct/processlearningcyclesreducelatechangesIntegratedvirtuallearningcyclesreducetheneedforphysicalhardwareManufacturingProcessdrivenproductdesignComponentandsubsystemsourcingtiedtodesignprogressionGloballycommoncoreprocessesfacilitateworksharingUnderlyingGVDPPhilosophiesAGVDPTerminologyTimingofGVDPtemplatesareindicatedinmonthsVPIVDRDSISORPCSOMilestonesindicatethestartortheendofsomesignificantperiodofwork.Italsoindicatesthebeginningofthenextsubphase.DSI-184TimingofMilestonesisindicatedinweeksfromSORPCSO–ContractSignOff SORP–StartofRegularProduction VPI–VehicleProgramInitiationDSI –DocumentofStrategicIntent VDR–VerifiedDataRelease VTS–VehicleTechnicalSpecifications LinktoTemplatesSlidePQRRProgramQualityReadinessReviews(PQRR)supportthereviewofCriticaltoQualityandCriticaltoReadinessGVDPdeliverablesPQRRPQRRPQRRPQRRPQRRMarketcliniceventstosupportdesignandfinancialassessmentAPFIPQRRAFI–ArchitectureFramingInitiation PFI–ProgramFramingInitiation VDR–VerifiedDataReleaseDSI–DocumentofStrategicIntent SORP–StartofRegularProduction VPI–VehicleProgramInitiation GVDP5.1FrameworkAFIArchitectureEngineeringValidationTool/LaunchDSIVPIVDRSORPStylingPFIAMainTasksandMilestonesforaProgramVDRSORPPFIDTADSOESOVVA-DSIVVA-VPIVVA-DSOVCVAVSVAVIVAVPVACVERSVERIVBRLLIVERIDRFIVCFirstIntegrationVehicleCompleteFMCFPPVC1stProduct/ProcessValVehCompleteSMVBnsStartManuf.Val.BuildNonSalableSMVBsStartManuf.Val.BuildSalableFSMCSTDVirtualAssessmentsEngineeringReleasesHardwareStagesProgramFraming&DevelopmentDesignEngineerManufactureSourceDSIVPISFCSOCSO–ContractSignOff LL–LongLead VDR–VerifiedDataRelease DSI–DocumentofStrategicIntent Mfg.–Manufacturing *VER–VehicleEngineeringRelease DSO–DesignSign-Off PFI–ProgramFramingInitiation (S–Structure/C–Concept/I–Integration) DTA–DesignThemeAlternatives Reqmts.–Requirements VPI–VehicleProgramInitiationESO–EngineeringSign-Off SF–StylingFreeze V*VA–VirtualVehicleAssessment FIVC–FirstIntegrationVehicleComplete SMBV*–StartManufacturingValidationBuild (A–Architecture/C–Concept/FMC–FirstMuleComplete (s–saleable/ns–nonsaleable) DSO–DesignSign-Off/I–Integration/FPPVC–FirstProduct/ProcessValVehicleComplete SORP–StartofRegularProduction Ini–Initial/P–Product/Process/S–Structure)IDR–InitialDataRelease STD–SingleThemeDirection IVBR–IntegrationVehicleBuildRelease Reqmts.VoiceofTheCustomerProductTechnicalContentMfg.BusinessAFirstMuleCompleteVMVAForNewArchitectureProgramsOnlyForNewArchitectureProgramsOnlyPre-VPIGVDP–OverviewArchitecturalApprovalDocumentofStrategicIntentArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntentReviewVehicleProgramInitiationPFIYesNoArch.FramingInitiationAFIVPI1mthArch.Mods?ProgramFramingInitiationPortfolioDevelopmentProgramFramingArchitectureFramingEngineering&ExecutionProgramDevelopment5.5Mo.7Mo.7Mo.6Mo.OngoingASSIReviewAADSIPFIVPI1mthProgramFramingProgram

Development5.5Mo.7Mo.DSILeadProgramFollowerProgram(s)ArchitectureModifications(withinbandwidth)New/ModifiedArchitectureAAA–ArchitectureApproval ASSI–ArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntent PFI–ProgramFramingInitiationAFI–ArchitectureFramingInitiation DSI–DocumentofStrategicIntent VPI–VehicleProgramInitiation ProductDevelopmentBeginswiththePortfolioPlanPortfolioDevelpopmentOngoingAThepurposeofportfoliodevelopmentisto:ContinuallymonitorandassessthecompetitivenessofourcurrentportfolioofvehiclesDefineasetofproposedfuturevehiclearchitecturesandproductprogramswithassociatedtimingIntegratesmulti-marketvehicleneedsintotheglobalportfolioReviewandassessmentofnewglobalportfolioopportunitiesIdentifiesneedfornew/highlymodifiedarchitecturesMaintainsabalancedresourcestrategytoimplementtheglobalportfolioArchitectureContent-ExampleA&SoftwareArchitectureContent-ExampleCurrentEpsilonTheseareexamplesoftherangeofproductsthatcanbebuiltfromonearchitectureAVehicleArchitectureistheIntegrationofallfiveoftheseelements......forafamilyofvehiclestomeetcustomerrequirementsandmaximizeprofits.WhatisaVehicleArchitecture?=ExampleBOM–BillofMaterial BOP–BillofProcess AWhatisaVehicleArchitecture?COMMONCOMPONENTS(BOM)BackThecommoncomponents(MaximizeBOMCommonality)(/bom/bomtool.html) Thesetofarchitecturecomponentsthatcanbecommon,sharedorsubstituted withinafamilyofvehicles.ThesharingstrategyisexpressedintheVisualBOM.BOM–BillofMaterial CWhatisaVehicleArchitecture?PERFORMANCEBANDWIDTHBackThefunctional/performancelimits(EnsuresFunctionalAbility) ThefunctionalandperformancelimitsforvehiclesthatthearchitecturecanaccommodateCWhatisaVehicleArchitecture?COMMONINTERFACESBackAsetofcommoninterfaces

Thesetofkeyphysical(e.g.boltpattern)andfunctional(e.g.loadcapacity)interfacesthatarerequiredtosupportthearchitecturecomponentsharingstrategy,thebodyclipsharingstrategy,thedimensionalstrategyandthemanufacturingstrategy.CWhatisaVehicleArchitecture?COMMONMANUFACTURINGSYSTEM(BOP)BackThecommonmanufacturingsystem(MaximizeImplementationofBOP) Themanufacturingstrategythatsupportsprocessdrivendesign,plantchaining,BOP,specificplantconstraintsandtheCorporategoaltomigratetoacommonmanufacturingsystem.BOP–BillofProcessCWhatisaVehicleArchitecture?DIMENSIONALBANDWIDTHBackTherangeofdimensionalflexibility

Thedimensionalrangeorbandwidthforvehiclesthatthearchitecturecanaccommodate,includingstrategiestovarylength,width,cowlposition,etc.CArchitecturalFraming,Engineering&ExecutionAccumulatesmulti-marketregulatory,performance,and“dimensional”requirementsIntegratestheserequirementsintohigh-levelarchitecturesolutionSelectionofarchitectureBOMrowsReviewoftheASSIandapprovalatAAArchitecturalApprovalDocumentofStrategicIntentArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntentReviewVehicleProgramInitiationPFIYesNoArch.FramingInitiationAFIVPI1mthArch.Mods?ProgramFramingInitiationPortfolioDevelopmentProgramFramingArchitectureFramingEngineering&ExecutionProgramDevelopment5.5Mo.7Mo.7Mo.6Mo.OngoingASSIReviewAADSIArchitectureModifications(withinbandwidth)New/ModifiedArchitecturePFIVPI1mthProgramFramingProgramDevelopment5.5Mo.7.5Mo.DSILeadProgramFollowerProgram(s)AAA–ArchitectureApproval ASSI–ArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntent PFI–ProgramFramingInitiationAFI–ArchitectureFramingInitiation DSI–DocumentofStrategicIntent VPI–VehicleProgramInitiation ArchitectureFramingInitiationArchitectureApprovalArchitectureFramingInitiationAFIAAArchitectureEngineering&Execution6Months7MonthsInitialArchitecturalObjectives/OpportunityIdentified‘BigIdea’&StrategicRoleoftheArchitectureArchitectureScope(TargetSegments,Programs,Brands,InitialParticipatingRegions,PrimaryCountriesofSale,GlobalVolumes)InitialEngineeringStrategy(sharing,reuse,dimensions,etc.)Powertrainguidingprinciples/assumptions&competitivelandscapeJointVenture/AlliancePartnerIdentificationforArchitectureDevelopmentInitialArchitectureQualityTargetsAuthorizesGADTresourcesArchitectureKeyBOMRowSelection

ArchitectureConfigurationRegionalArchitecturalRequirementsACCArchitectureConfigurationCompleteASSIPrepVVAASSIAA–ArchitectureApproval ASSI–ArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntent GPDC–GlobalProductDevelopmentCouncil ACC–ArchitectureConfigurationComplete BOM–BillofMaterial VVA–VirtualVehicleAssessment AFI–ArchitectureFramingInitiation GADT–GlobalArchitectureDevelopmentTeam BPQRRAAASSIReviewArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntentReviewPQRRASSIPQRRAFIArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntentCapabilityofArchitectureApproved:Preliminaryregionalvehiclestrategy(Programcadence,bodystyles,regionalmanufacturingallocations,etc.)CompetitivenessandcompetitiveadvantagesenabledArchitecturalrelevanttechnologiesBandwidthofphysicaldimensions/proportions/bodystylesRangeofperformancecapabilityFinancialboundaryconditions(affordablespendingandmaterialcost)QualitylessonslearnedandSufficiencyPlanBaselinePowertrainPlan(Engine/TransmissionFamilies&combinationtargets)ManufacturingArchitecturePlanExteriorproportionalmodelsandinteriorseatingbuckIntellectualPropertyAgreementsforArchitectureDevelopmentArchitectureKeyBOMRowSelection

ArchitectureApprovalArchitectureFramingInitiationArchitectureConfigurationRegionalArchitecturalRequirementsAFIAAArchitectureEngineering&Execution6Months7MonthsACCArchitectureConfigurationCompleteASSIPrepVVAASSIAA–ArchitectureApproval APB–AutomotiveProductBoard VVA–VirtualVehicleAssessment ACC–ArchitectureConfigurationComplete ASSI–ArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntent AFI–ArchitectureFramingInitiation BOM–BillofMaterial BPQRRAAASSIReviewArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntentReviewPQRRAFIPQRRASSIArchitectureApprovalArchitectureSolutionApproved:Vehicleportfolio&participatingmarketsSelectionofarchitecturesystem&componentconceptsolutionsArchitectureCostStatus(investment,engineering,materialcost)QualityarchitectureBOMRowtargetsareroughbalanced(within15%)ManufacturingArchitecturePlan(Refined)RefinedArchitectureImperatives(Cost,Mass,Quality,Performance)IntegratedPackageArchitecturePowertrainPlanArchitectureKeyBOMRowSelection

ArchitectureApprovalArchitectureFramingInitiationArchitectureConfigurationRegionalArchitecturalRequirementsAFIAAArchitectureEngineering&Execution6Months7MonthsAA–ArchitectureApproval ASSI–ArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntent GPDC–GlobalProductDevelopmentCouncilAFI–ArchitectureFramingInitiation BOM–BillofMaterial BPQRRAAASSIReviewArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntentReviewPQRRASSIPQRRAFIPQRRAASummary:GVDPAFI-AC–KeyArchitectureDeliverablesArchitectureFramingEngineering&ExecutionAFIGlobalMarket&Arch.RequirementsBandwidthofphysicaldimensions/proportionsArch.BoundaryConditions(MaterialCost&Investment)BodyStylesArchitectureImperativesArchitecturalConceptTechnicalDescriptors(CTDs)&ReqmtsInitialQualitytargets(allocatedtoarchitectureBOMRows)QualityLessonsLearned&SufficiencyPlanMainstreamArchitectureConcept/PackagingLoadPathStrategyVirtualArchitectureAssessmentKeyArchitecturalBOMRowsSelectedBaselinePowertrainPlan(Engine/Trans.Families,DriveTypes)ProportionalModel(s)ManufacturingStrategyASSIReviewAAArchitectureCostStatusInitiatetheDesignConceptSheetsVirtualArchitectureAssessmentProportions/Integrated PackagingSystems&ComponentConceptSolutionsArchitectureQualitySufficiencyProcessStatusEarlySupplierInvolvement(ifneeded)ManufacturingConceptArchitectureLearningADVPlan(startspre-ASSI)CapabilityofArchitecture&bandwidthsdefinedArchitecturesolutiondefined‘BigIdea’andStrategicRoleofArchitectureArchitectureOpportunity(Volumes,TargetSegmentSizes)ArchitectureScope(Brands,BodyStyles,RegionsParticipating,CountriesofSale)InitialEngineeringStrategy(Re-use,dimensions,vehicletypes,bandwidths,PTandDriveConfigurations)GlobalVehicleTeardownPlanTargetASSIandLeadProgramSORPCompetitivePTLandscapeandGuidingPrinciplesJVandAPIdentificationInitialArchitectureQualityTargetsAFIInputsInitialArchitectureobjectivesidentifiedExampleArchitectureFramingEngineering&ExecutionProgramDevelopmentAFIASSIReviewAAVPICapabilityofarch.&bandwidthsdefinedArchitectureCapabilityconfirmedvirtuallyArchitecturesolutiondefinedAFIInputsInitialarch.objectivesidentifiedAllcomponentsmeetMasstargetsAllpartsmeetFEAtargetsRequiresaccurateLoadsComponentdesignsaremanufacturableAllFastenerssizedandshowninmathCoarsecomponentpackage ASSIrequirementshave been met Preliminaryloads estimated

…MultipledesignsolutionsforsomecomponentsOnlyonesideofvehicledefinedPackageCorporateCommonComponents

Suspensiongeometry roughlydefinedSuspensiontypeselectedRidetravelsestablishedKeyIDSRsdefined…

Coarsetireflops generatedAbove+MinWheel&MaxTireCoarsepackagingstudytodeterminecomponentlocationsArchitectureDevelopment–FrontSuspensionExampleAA–ArchitectureApproval DSI–DocumentofStrategicIntent PFI–ProgramFramingInitiationAFI–ArchitectureFramingInitiation FEA–FiniteElementAnalysis VPI–VehicleProgramInitiation ASSI–ArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntent IDSR–IntegrationDrivenSubsystemRequirement DSIBProgramFramingPFIPQRRASSIProgramFramingandDevelopment DevelopcommonprogramvisionandobjectiveswithLeadership Translatecustomerandcorporaterequirementsintotechnical requirements Understandtheengineeringsolutionswithintheexistingarchitecture

Modificationsasrequiredwithinexistingbandwidths DevelopthecompatibleboundaryconditionscapturedintheDSIArchitectureModifications(withinbandwidths)PortfolioDevelopmentOngoingArchitecturalApprovalArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntentReviewArchitectureFramingInitiationAFIArchitectureFramingEngineering&Execution7Mo.6Mo.ASSIReviewAAPFIVPI1mthProgramFramingProgramDevelopment5.5Mo.7Mo.DSILeadProgramFollowerProgram(s)New/ModifiedArchitectureDocumentofStrategicIntentVehicleProgramInitiationProgramFramingInitiationArch.Mods?PFIVPI1mthProgramFramingProgramDevelopment5.5Mo.7Mo.DSIYesYesNoAA–ArchitectureApproval ASSI–ArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntent PFI–ProgramFramingInitiationAFI–ArchitectureFramingInitiation DSI–DocumentofStrategicIntent VPI–VehicleProgramInitiation ACountriesofSaleProgramFramingInitiationProgramFramingInitiationGPDCProgramFramingPortfolioDevelopmentDocumentofStrategicIntentOngoingPFIGVDPPFCPDC5.5monthsDSIDSIPrepPQRRDSIApprovedNoDandSORPdateGVLE&ProgramTeamIdentifiedVehicleTeardownPlanand RegulatoryCheckListMSR/TVRProgramFramingKickoffApproves“kick-off”ofprogramDSIdevelopmentConfirmsPFIinputs:ProgramProfileArchitectureInitialLifecycleandScopeInitialBodyStyleandBrandAssumptionsPreliminaryPowertrainPlanInitialCapitalAssumptionsandEngineeringWorkloadAffordableSpendingTargetsInitialProgramQualityTargetsPreliminaryGlobalVolumesCountriesofSale-InitialConsumerInsightsBriefInnovationWorkshopResults–InitialGlobalProductResearchPlan-InitialJointVenture/AlliancePartnerIdentificationKeyIssuesProposedProgramPlanCOSPQRRPFIConductPQRRProgramFramingKickoffCountriesofSaleMSR/TVRCOSProgramFramingInitiationDocumentofStrategicIntentProgramFramingPortfolioDevelopmentProgramDefinitionCompleteOngoingPFIGVDPPFCPDC5.5monthsDSIDSIPrepPQRRDSIObjectives:ApproveDSIvehicleprogramboundaryconditions(intermsofprice,approvedtargetvolume,quality,BOMreuse,archandplant,PT,CM,capital,investment,programtiming)TransitiontheprogramfromPortfolioPlanning(GSD)toProgramManagement(VLE),withahighdegreeofconfidencethattheboundaryconditionscanbemetDocumentofStrategicIntentWhattheDSIhelpstheorganizationtoaccomplish:FrametheopportunityDevelopthemarketpositioningGeneratetechnicaltargetsDeveloptechnicalsolutionsBeginDesignstudiesCreateManufacturingplanEstablishProgramManagementdeliverablesDocumentProgramBoundaryConditionsPQRRPFIVerifiedDataReleaseDSIAlternatives

DevelopmentDesignThemeAlternatives11weeks11weeksDesignIntentProgramExecutionVPIVDRSORP9weeksFEWThemeSelectionClinicDSItoVPISummaryADDTASTDDesignThemeAlternativesAlternativesDevelopmentVehicleProgramInitiationStartofRegularProductionProgramFramingPFIAD–AlternativesDevelopment DTA–DesignThemeAlternatives SORP–StartofRegularProduction BOM–BillofMaterial PET–ProgramExecutionTeam STD–SingleThemeDirectionCMP–CostManagementProcess PFI–ProgramFramingInitiation VDR–VerifiedDataReleaseDSI–DocumentofStrategicIntent SOR–StatementofRequirements VPI–VehicleProgramInitiation31weeksADeveloptheCharterEnsuremainstreamDesignsolutionis“balanced&feasible”tomeettheprogramBOM&manufacturingregmts.DevelopHigh-leveltradeoffdecisionsandbalancedbusinesscaseClearlyunderstandissuesandtheirresolutionplansFinalizecross-functionalprogramactivitiesforprogramexecutionExplorethefullrangeofstylingthemesContinueCostManagementProcess(CMP)InitiateSORprocessonlong-leadcommoditiesUpdateBOMsubsystemproposalsEstablishhighlevelvehiclerequirementsandinitialallocationofimperativesContinuefullsizeclaydevelopmentUpdateengineeringsolutions,programrequirements,andinitialbusinesscaseUpdateBOMsubsystemproposalsIdentifyissuesandresolutionplansSummary:GVDPPFI-VPI–KeyProgramDeliverablesProgramFramingPFIVPIProgramDevelopmentPFIInputsDSIProductandprogramboundaryconditionsdefinedWinningthemewithengineeringsolutionsthatmeetsbusinesscaseInitialprogramobjectivesidentifiedPFIVPI1mth?DSIProgramCharterProgramVisionBusinessCaseSingleThemeDirection FullScaleThemes ClinicResults EngineeringSolutionsVirtualVehicleAssessment Manufacturing Strategy/InvestmentApprovedProgramPlanProductProgramContent DevelopQualityAssessmentProgramProfileArchitectureInitiallifecycleandscopeInitialBodyStyleandBrandAssumptionsPreliminaryPowertrainPlanInitialCapitalassumptionsandEngineeringWorkloadAffordableSpendingTargetsPreliminaryGlobalVolumesCountriesofSale-InitialConsumerInsightsBriefInnovationWorkshopResults-InitialGlobalProductResearchPlan–Init.InitialProgramQualityTargetsJointVenture/AlliancePartnerKeyissuesApprovedNoDandSORPdateProposedProgramPlanGVLE&ProgramTeamIdentifiedVehicleTeardownPlanandRegulatoryCheckListProgramVision&KeyObjectivesTargetMarket/TargetCompetitorProgram&FinancialBoundaryConditionsVision/ProportionalModelModificationswithinArchitecturalBandwidthVirtualVehicleAssessmentPowertrainPlanProgramBOMStudyPlant(s)IdentifiedandInvestmentRangeQualitySufficiencyPlanStatusDesignCenterOperatingPlanVehiclePricingPreliminaryProgramPlanPDTPlansPreliminaryProductContentTechnologyPlanDesignConceptSheetsCountriesofSalePre-DSIClinicManageProgramAFIArchitectureDevelopmentProgramFraming/VPIDSIPFISORPCSOManageProgramASSIReviewAAVDRIntegratedTimingPlansProgramExecutiveReviewsProgramQuality&ReadinessReviews(PQRR)AA–ArchitectureApproval DSI–DocumentofStrategicIntent VDR–VerifiedDataReleaseAFI–ArchitectureFramingInitiation PFI–ProgramFramingInitiation VPI–VehicleProgramInitiation ASSI–ArchitectureStatementofStrategicIntent PQRR–ProgramQualityReadinessReview CSO–ContractSignOff SORP–StartofRegularProduction AVehiclePlanIntegratedTimingProcessDCS–DesignConceptSheet SOR–StatementofRequirementsHVAC–HeatingVentilationAirConditioningGMX269GMT621GMX467GMT205GMX767GMX976GMT216GMT262GMX302DSIVPIDSOTAPRELVDRCSOVTCMVBnsSORPTimingCardExteriorLightingSeatAssemblyHVACModuleComponentPlans(HVACModule,ExteriorLighting,SeatAssembly)BMaintainedinGSTS(GlobalStatusandTimingSystem)IntegratedFunctionalSchedules(DesignConceptSheets,SORs,Sourcing,EngDesign)SORSourcingEngDesignDCSFunctionalmetricsarealsocreated&trackedVPIProgramExecutiveReviewsDocumentofStrategicIntentisanagreementonProgramVision/Objectives/Scope,KeyCustomerDrivenWins&TargetCompetitor,Architecture/BOM/Technologysolutions,DesignEnablers,PowertrainPlan,Content/PPC-lite,andBoundaryConditionsDSICSOCSO–ContractSign-offPR–PerformanceReviewMVR–MarketValidationReview VPI–VehicleProgramInitiationDSI–DocumentofStrategicIntentGPDC–GlobalProductDevelopmentCouncilPFI–VehicleProgramInitiationMVRMarketValidationReviewwillassesswhethertheprogramismeetingmarketrequirements,reviewthehighlevelmarketlaunchplan,andidentifychangestothebusinesscasethathaveoccurredsinceContractSignoff(CSO)PRPerformanceReviewassessestheactualperformanceoftheproductagainsttheProgramContractcommitments(Capital/ResourceProgramImperativesandFunctionalTargets&ProfitabilityProgramImperativesandFunctionalTargets).AnynextstepsoropportunitiesforProfitRecoveryarealsoreviewed.Also,thestatustocommitmentasdescribedintheprogram’sAppropriationRequest,asreportedtotheBOD,isreviewedPFIProgramFramingInitiationisanapprovalthattheProgramasdescribedinitsStrategicRoleinthePortfolioisreadytoinitiatetheProgramFramingportion(PFItoDSI)oftheGVDP.PFIreflectsthestartoftheGVDP‘clock’leadinguptoSORP/SOSandalsoauthorizestheengagementoffunctionalresourcesVehicleProgramInitiation/ApprovedProgramCharterdeterminesifaprogramteamshouldpassVPIandhaveCharterapproved.ImpliesaWinningSingleThemethatissupportedbyEngineeringandManufacturingsolutionsthatarereflectedinaBusinesscasethatmeetsProfitability,Key“Go/NoGo”,andotherProgramImperativerequirements.ContractSignOff

formallyapprovestheProgramContractwhereallresponsiblepartiesformallycommittotheagreeduponprogramImperativesandTargets.Alsoincludesanupdateontheprogresstowardmeetingaprogram’sImperatives,includingadetailedfinancialstatus,aforecastofcompletionforKeyCSOGo/NoGorequirements,andareviewofsignificantprogramissuesandactionplans.Inaddition,theAR,asapprovedafterCSOHC,isassessedtodetermineisitisstillin-linewiththeprogramsallocationwithintheapprovedCapitalPlanExamplesofVPIPQRRElementsApprovedProgramPlanProductcontentSheetsProgramCharterBalancedProgramImperativesPreliminaryPowertrainTimingPlanStaffingAssessmentVehicleTimingPlanSingleThemeDirectionPerceptualQualityAssessment–VPISourcingSelectionforConceptVehicleSourcingPlanVehicleBillofMaterialEngineeringThemeSurfaceAssessmentBOMReuseProgramLearningAnalysis/Development/ValidationPlanVehicleTechnicalSpecification(seenextpage)ProgramManufacturingRequirements–VPIProductionLaunchPerformanceTargetsQualityAssessmentDefinitionAseriesofhigh-levelReviewsthroughouttheVehicleDevelopmentProcessFocusisonProgramReadinessandProgramQualityPurposeVerifythatCriticaltoQuality(product)+CriticaltoReadiness(program)deliverablesarecompletedontimeandmeetcustomersrequirements.AssurealllatedeliverableshaveappropriaterecoveryplaninplaceEnsuredeliverablesaremetwithintegrityandwillnoteffectprogramtimingProgramQualityandReadinessReviews(PQRR)BOM–BillofMaterial FIVC–FirstIntegrationVehicleComplete PQRR–ProgramQualityReadinessReviewCSO–ContractSignOff IV–IntegrationVehicle SORP–StartofRegularProduction CSOHC–ContractSign-offHealthCheck LTR–LaunchTeamRelease STC–ShiptoCommerce DSI–DocumentofStrategicIntent MVBns–ManufacturingValidationBuildNonSaleable VDR–VerifiedDataRelease DSO–DesignSign-Off MVBs–ManufacturingValidationBuildSaleable VPI–VehicleProgramInitiation Ext–Exterior PPV–Product/ProcessValidationVehicleIVPQRRMVBnsPQRRMVBsPQRRProdPQRRLTRPQRRPPVPQRRVPIPQRRDSOPQRRCSOPQRRVDRPQRRSTCPQRRVPICSODSOVDRExtFIVCSORP0DSIPQRRDSIADSIPQRRPFIElementdocumentationinGVDPElementName/NumberProcess:Function/SME/VDPOwnerTiming(Start/End)Examples/TemplatesRelatedlinksRequirementsDeliverableD