4 Part 4: V-Modell Reference Roles

4.2 Roles

4.2.15 Logistics Developer

Description

The »Logistics Developer is responsible for »Logistic Calculations and Analyses and cooperates in the preparation of the »Logistic Support Specification and the integrated logistic support concept.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Defining technical requirements from a logistic point of view,
• cooperating in the development of the system architecture,
• cooperating in the development of logistic concepts,
• cooperating in the selection of suitable logistic tools,
• cooperating in reviews,
• preparing and submitting change proposals for optimizing the system design,
• conducting logistic analyses, calculations and verifications (RM&T, LCC, etc.),
• determining/calculating the required logistic resources,
• recording the technical information and development data required for logistic analyses, later use, operation and repair,
• editing the information and data, assigning them to various target groups (operator, user, administrator, maintenance and repair personnel),
• transmitting the edited information and data to the »Technical Author,
• cooperating in the development of evaluation strategies and product-related evaluation concepts in accordance with the audit requirements.

Skill profile

• Knowledge of logistic procedures and tasks (Integrated Logistic Support)
• team and communication capabilities,
• knowledge and mastery of the processes, procedures, methods and tools required for »Logistic Calculations and Analyses (see application aids),
• technical understanding and knowledge of the system (application, use, technolgy),
• capability to develop and present change proposals for optimizing the design,
• basic knowledge in system modeling.

Role Allocation

If comprehensive logistic calculations and analyses are required (particularly in case of long-life capital goods, e.g., airborne systems), the role of Logistic Developer shall be staffed.

Responsible for

Logistic Calculations and Analyses

Participating in

User Tasks Analysis, External Hardware Module Specification, Hardware Specification, External Software Module Specification, Software Specification, External Unit Specification, System Specification