CMP 5.0: Development, Expansion, and Continuous Improvement

Building upon the outcomes of CMP 4.0 (Analysis and Deployment), an in-plant assessment is conducted in key Business Process Areas as well as external assessment of the maturity of the Operational Areas addressed in CMP 3.0 (Performance Benchmarking). The objective of this phase is to develop a new or modify existing Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP), including that for Advance Manufacturing, Supplier implementation, performance transparency, continuous improvement, and job creation/retention. The Supplier commences Performance Benchmarking Reporting and Continuous Improvement. Supplier is subject to Supply Chain Performance Maturity Certification.