A Level 1 Assessment is a walk-through audit using visual inspection and resulting in a listing of potential savings opportunities.
A Level 2 Assessment uses data measurement and appropriate software tools to prepare an inventory and results in a written report with recommendations for actions and a cost/benefit analysis.
A Level 3 Assessment is an investment-grade audit, involving detailed monitoring and measuring and extensive costs and risk analysis. Assessments are available for:
- Computer Systems
- Facilities [General or Specific System]
- Analytical/Methods
- Equipment [Packaging/Process]
- Products [Systems Support/Operation/Release]
A Preparation Phase including:
- Formation and Training of Project Teams
- Research and Analysis of Issues and Development an “As Is” Process Flow Diagrams
- Development of Project Scope, Alternatives, Assumptions, Obstacles, and Costs
- Development of Comprehensive, Structured Communication Plans
- Status Review Preparation and Presentation in a Milestone Format
A Design Phase including:
- Development a “To Be” Process Flow Diagram
- Review of Existing Policies and Procedures
- Development New Policies, Procedures and Architecture
- Establishment of Performance Metrics for Required Systems
- Confirmation Design with Subject Matter Experts
- Milestone: Status Review Preparation and Presentation
An Implementation Phase including:
- Obtaining Approvals of New Procedures
- Development An Implementation Plan
- Process Through Change Control and Document Control Systems
- Conducting General Awareness and Specific Job Training
- Milestone: Perform an Internal Audit to Confirm The New System is In Place and In Use
A Verification Phase including:
- Assembling the verification document
- Conducting the internal review and approvals of the verification document
- Defending the verification document with third-party reviewers, as applicable
- Milestone: file project documents and schedule internal audit