The analysis is comparing characteristic data of both commercial and Government data. It is identifying the best business practices found during the study. The final analysis includes information on performance and operational type of characteristic data. In some cases, additional characteristics may be required.
Examples are environmental and hazardous items.
We recognize that core characteristics cannot be limited to a specific number for all commodities. Therefore, the ultimate goal is to define the core characteristics by the type of characteristics needed, not just by the number of characteristics used or how often. SMEs are reviewing the selected FIIGs. A knowledgeable contractor is also reviewing commercial data for the same types of commodities. As the FIIG reviews are completed, DLIS will prepare drafts of changes to existing and newly developed FIIGs and process them in accordance with current policy and procedure.