_{Original Date: 05/08/1995
Revision Date: 01/18/2007}
Summary

Best Practices

Design
• Modular Six Degrees of Freedom Analysis Program
Test
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Control Dynamics Laboratory
• Crew System Design Analysis Tools
• Development Program Configuration Control Process
• F/A-18 Requirements Management
• Parametric Evaluation of Loft and Other Surface Data
• Technical Performance Measurement Process Improvement
• Variation Simulation Analysis
• Weapon Separation Analysis
• Wind Tunnel Data System
Production
• Automated Ultrasonic Scanning System
• Drivematics with Large Parts Handling
• Finite Element Model Weight Estimation System
• High Pressure Guerin Forming Process of Aluminum Sheetmetal
• Integrated Assembly Management Process
• Intelligent Wire Assembly Station
• Low Cost Composite Tooling
• Low Rate Expandable Tooling
• MODIG Extrusion Router/Driller
• Rotational Molding Process
• Superplastic Forming/Diffusion Bonding
Logistics
• Logistics Support Analysis
• Logistics Support Analysis Record
• Retrofit Configuration System
Management
• Benchmarking Process
• Continuous Acquisition and Lifecycle Support/Contractor Integrated Technical Information Service
• Enterprise Process Model - the Eight Key Processes
• Hornet Quality Award
• Integrated Management Information and Control System
• Integrated Product Definition Process
• Integrated Product Definition Quality Measures
• Integrated Product Development Certification
• Integrated Training Plan
• Performance Cost and Schedule Process
• Presenteeism Program
• Problem Identification, Escalation, and Resolution Process
• Strategy-to-Technology Process
• Supplier Best Practices
• Supplier Management and Proficiency Program
• The Hornet Wire
• Total Quality Management System and Process Based Management

Information

Design
• Advanced Design for Quality Avionics Systems/Design for Quality Aerospace Systems
• Automated Mass Properties System
• Avionics Engineering Process Handbook
• Baseline Comparison System
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
• Electronic Development Process
• Engineering Documentation Storage System
• Engineering/Manufacturing Tracking System
• Failure Mode, Effect, and Criticality Analysis
• Feature-Based Machining
• Field Feedback
• Integrated Computer Aided Software Engineering
• Lessons Learned/Supportability Design Baseline
• Programming Coordinate Measuring Machines
• Ready-to-Fabricate Process
• Unigraphics
• Wind Tunnel Measurement Techniques
Test
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Product Data Management
• Software Processes
• System Engineering Trade Study
Production
• Advanced Trim and Drill Cell — Composites
• Airbag Shimming on the F-18E/F Wing
• Computed Radiography
• Cutting Tool Development
• Digital Photographic Visual Aid
• Electronic Work Order System
• Fiber Placement
• FLASHJETTM Coating Removal Process
• High Speed Machining System
• Ion Vapor Deposition
• Large Extrusion Contour Roll Forming
• Large Order Assembly Planning System
• Laser Tracking System
• Laser-Guided Ply Locating System
• Machine Center Feature-Based Process Coding Methodology
• Metronor Photogrammetry
• Paperless Assembly Data Delivery System
• Paperless Material Review/Corrective Action System
• Preferred Supplier Certification Process
• Production Control Super Cribs
• Project Deployment: Technology Transition to Production
• Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Program
• Source Selection Process
• Supplier Advisory Council
• Supplier Base Management Process
• Supplier Performance Evaluation and Rating System
• Supplier Quality Improvement Board
• Theodolite Coordinate Measuring Systems
• Variability Reduction
Facilities
• Environmental Improvement Initiatives
• Fire Services 24-Hour Shift
• Predictive/Proactive Maintenance Management
• Supplier Conferences
Management
• CAD/CAM Training
• Enterprise Quality Improvement Board
• Ethics Refresher Process
• Field Service Engineer Manual
• Field Visits/Site Surveys
• Foreman Development Process
• Inside Compensation Newsletter
• Instructional Design Consulting Manual
• Methodology for Process Improvement Monitoring
• New Business Acquisition Process
• On-Line Spares Acquisitioning
• People Strategic Plan 1995
• Process Assessment Guide
• Recognition Programs Structure
• Retrofit Kit Proofing Support
• The Creative Edge

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