Development: The structured process of comparing, modifying, selecting, and optimizing through analyses, demonstrations, inspections, and/or tests, to meet a requirement

Final DFMEA (analysis portion)	GMW3600, Section 3.3.2.1	10 weeks after source selection	No
Available for GM review upon request
Final Supplier ADV Plan	GMW3600, Section 3.4.2.2	10 weeks after source selection	Yes	GM Validation Engineer

2. 
   The Supplier may request from GM, program analytical models, data, etc. that the Supplier needs in order to execute the simulation and analysis portion of their ADV Plan. The Supplier's request shall include type and format of the models/data requested (e.g., NASTRAN model of front structure, severe pothole road load data), timing, description of ADV work to be done with model and data. The GM CAE Engineer will notify the Supplier if their request can be fulfilled.
   

3.3Revisions to ADV Planning Documentation

1. 
   Deviations to the GM-mandated ADV process requirements specified in the Final Technical Specification VCRI (i.e., Final VCRI) shall be approved in writing by the GM Validation Engineer.
   
2. 
   When a change occurs to the product or process, the Supplier shall determine if any of the previously executed development/validation procedures must be repeated, or if the Supplier ADV Plan needs to be revised. The Supplier shall review their recommendations with the GM Validation Engineer.
   
3. 
   The Supplier shall obtain approval from the GM Validation Engineer for any changes to the Supplier's Final ADV Plan.
   
4. 
   The GM Engineer’s approval of the Supplier’s ADV Plan is demonstrated by his/her signature, printed name and approval date on a hardcopy of the ADV Plan. The approved copy of the Supplier’s ADV Plan is retained by the Supplier.