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Moderator:SBUOA::TUCKERTIER
Created:Mon Dec 12 1994
Last Modified:Mon May 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:162
Total number of notes:494

45.0. "Enhance/Hotline Process" by MPGS::TUCKER () Wed Dec 14 1994 15:07

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45.1Hotline Notice TemplateMPGS::TUCKERWed Dec 14 1994 15:1758
45.2Hotline Accept TemplateMPGS::TUCKERWed Dec 14 1994 15:2125
45.3LMS Hotline Support Document 2.7MPGS::CHARPENTIERWed Jan 11 1995 13:02376
45.4LMS Hotline Support Doc - 2.7.1MPGS::LVAUGHANThu Jan 19 1995 20:04370
45.5LMS Hotline Process Doc - V 3.0AYPC11::USER_176800Fri May 12 1995 04:30368
45.6LMS Hotline Doc - V 3.1MPGS::LVAUGHANThu Sep 14 1995 10:42370
45.7Hotline Process, V 3.2MPGS::LVAUGHANThu Dec 07 1995 00:29375
45.8Hotline Proc. Doc. V4.0MPGS::LVAUGHANMon Apr 29 1996 15:55380
45.9Hotline Proc. Doc. V4.1MPGS::CHARPENTIERFri Aug 23 1996 16:13381
45.10Hotline Proc. Doc. V4.2MPGS::CHARPENTIERTue Oct 08 1996 13:48387
45.11Hotline Process Document Revision MPGS::TUCKERTue Dec 03 1996 09:02387
45.11Hotline v4.3 DocumentMPGS::TUCKERThu Dec 05 1996 09:21387
45.12LMS Hotline Process 4.4SBUOA::TUCKERTue Mar 25 1997 14:53393





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                                                Version 4.4










			LMS Hotline Support Document

	Introduction ........................................ 2
        Revision History......................................2
	Problem Notification Process Steps .................. 3
	SCU Corrective Action Support Plan .................. 4 
	Problem Management Timetable ........................ 5
   	System Problem Report (SPR) Form .................... 6
        Analysis and Corrective Plan Form.....................7
        User Acceptance Notification..........................8



                                                                      Page 2
	INTRODUCTION                                          
	------------


	The purpose of this document is to describe the expectations placed
	upon the user sites as well as Logistics Management Solutions
	Creation Unit (SCU) and McHugh Freeman and Associates (MFA) in the 
	support of the Logistics Management System (LMS).  This document will 
	describe timetables, severity levels, site expectations, and SCU 
	support methods and plans.


        Comments, questions and suggestions may be submitted to:

        Deb Charpentier		SBUOA::CHARPENTIER 	237-6635
				Exchange - [email protected]

        Walt Tucker		SBUOA::TUCKER		237-6697
				Exchange - [email protected]

        This document can be found in note #45 of the LMSCU::LMS notesfile.

	REVISION HISTORY
        ----------------
	Version 4.4, March 25, 1997
	  -- Update mail addresses
	  -- Update Notes file Location

	Version 4.3, December 3,1996
	  -- Updated mail addresses
	  -- Remove reference to site Colorado (CXO)

	Version 4.2, October 8, 1996
	  -- Site SCAT team revised; NIO SCAT team added
	  -- LMSCU Program Office revised; Linda removed

        Version 4.1, August 23, 1996
           --MFA beeper number modified

        Version 4.0, April 29, 1996
           --Site SCAT teams revised; CXO SCAT team added
	   --References to LMSCU organization changed to SCU
           
        Version 3.2, December 6, 1995
           --Beeper number modified
           --Additional PIN numbers provided

        Version 3.1, September 14, 1995
           --US Beeper Phone Number for MFA has been changed
    
        Version 3.0, May 9, 1995
           --Modification to AYO/KAO SCAT members
           --Modification to Severity 3 definition
           --Addition of Severity 4 
           --Modification to SPR form regarding severities 3 and 4
           --Inclusion of reference to MPGS::LMS notesfile
      
        Version 2.7.1, January 19, 1995
           --Addition of telephone number from outside of U.S. for
             MFA's SKYPAGE beeper;
           --Clarification of wording of7 x 24 coverage 
           --Revision to Linda Vaughan's DTN

        Version 2.7, December 1, 1994
           --Correction in Revision History section of Version
             LMS.HOTLINE_KAO931216 to Version LMS.HOTLINE_KAO931108.
           --Revision to AYR contacts.

	Version 2.6, October 18, 1994
           --Revision History section added.
           --Added Ayr, Scotland contacts.
           --Revised process to include:
               --LMSCU assignment of LMSCU ID# for tracking
               --LMSCU distribution of Analysis/Corrective Plan form to
                    sites;
               --User Acceptance Notification submitted by site identifying
                    problem to LMSCU::ACCEPTANCE               
               --Notification by sites to LMSCU that release has
                    been implemented
           --References to severity levels 4 (enhancement to LMS) and
                    5 (no functional impact to LMS) have been removed.
                    Refer to LMS Release Management Process for
                    requests for enhancements.  Available from LMSCU.

        Version LMS.HOTLINE_KAO940506
           --Addition of Linda Vaughan to LMSCU contacts
	
        Version LMS.HOTLINE_KAO931108, November 8, 1993
           --KAO implementation


                                                                      Page 3  
        PROBLEM NOTIFICATION PROCESS STEPS
	----------------------------------

     1.  LMS User alerts LMS Site Corrective Action Team (SCAT) (expert users) 
	 of problem.  (SCAT Team must consist of Business user experts and
	 IM&T technical experts)

     2.  SCAT Team coordinates contact with SCU/MFA with site approved contact
	 list which includes:

         For Kanata:   Todd Doucet (backup Brian Wells) and
                        Monica Mandia (backup Shairoz Velji).
         For Ayr:      Martin Route (backup Brian Dunsmuir) and
                        AYO IM&T Help Desk
	 For NIO:      Deb Richard (backup Tom Ruest) and
			Steve Dupuis (backup Narayan Krish)

     3.  Only the approved contact lists are authorized to notify SCU or 
	 MFA providing the attached System Problem Report Form to: 
         LMSCU::HOTLINE.  See template attached.

	 Group  Contact #	 Service Hours	        Support Level
	 ----- --------------- ------------------------ ------------------------
	 SCU DTN 237-6635        08:00-17:00 EST M-F    Problem resolution
	     DTN 237-6697				Enhancement Development
	     DTN 237-6140				Functionality 
	                 				LMS Product Support/Plan
							User Review Board

	 MFA   1-888-630-8863    All other hours        Severity #1 Problem
               			  			Resolution ONLY

     3A. Only severity #1 problems should be directed to MFA to control costs,
         until next business day.

     4.  Analysis and Corrective Plan will be defined by SCU/MFA and 
	 communicated to SCU/MFA and Site Contact people by both verbal and
	 written communication.  An SCU ID# will be assigned for
         tracking purposes.  SCU ID# will formatted as HYMMDD*, such as 
         H41012, where 'H' represents hotline, and '*' would be 'a' if 
         this were to be the the third request, etc.
         Template included below.

     5.  Site submitting hotline problem is responsible for user acceptance
         testing.   User acceptance to be submitted by designated business
         representative to LMSCU::ACCEPTANCE (which will inform SCU and 
         all sites).  Template included below.

     6.  Implementation should occur as stated in the Analysis and
         Corrective Plan.

     7.  Each site must submit notification via electronic mail that 
         release has been moved into production environment.
         Notification should be made to SBUOA::CHARPENTIER,
         and SBUOA::TUCKER. Or alternately via Exchange to:
		 [email protected]
		 [email protected]

     Note:  All releases are placed on hold until all sites have succesfully
            implemented solution.
 




                                                                       Page 4
			SCU Corrective Action Support Plan

   The following will describe the process that will be used to categorize
   the problems encountered while operating the LMS.  The participating user
   sites should insure that their internal site process utilizes this impact
   analysis to determine problem severity levels.

   Site impact rating determination:

       Error Categories:                                           
                                                                                
           a. Reports on errors in the LMS product will be classified into 
              the following error categories:
                                                                                
              o   Severity 1                                                    
                                                                                
              The outage terminates the operation of site or the outage 
              corrupts the database used in conjunction with LMS
              function of normal operation and use of LMS has become        
              unusable and there is no work around available.
                                                                                
              o   Severity 2                                                    
                                                                                
              A major function in normal operation and use of LMS
              has become unusable and there is an awkward work around or 
	      any other function has become unworkable and there is no 
	      known work around.       
                                                                                
              o   Severity 3                                                    
                                                                                
              A major function has become unworkable and there is 
              an effective work around.                  
                                                                                
              o    Severity 4                                                   
                                                                                
	      A minor function has become unworkable and there is an
              effective work around.

                                                               

                                                                       Page 5

           b. Problem Management Timetable:                                    
                                                                                
              1. The problem resolution process for errors falling in to 
		 the above categories will be managed in accordance with 
		 the following timetable:           
                                                                                
		 SEVERITY  RESPONSE               TIME TO        TARGET FIX     
                 LEVEL     TIME                   START                TIME     
                                                                                
                1         Target Immediately     Elapsed Hrs.    12 Hours
                          and less than 1	 0 - 2 Hrs.
			  Wrkg Hr.                                              
                                                                                
                2         Less than 2 Wrkg.       Elapsed Hrs.   24 Hours  
                          Hrs.                   0 - 4 Hrs.                    
                                                                                
                3         Less than 24 elapsed   Elapsed Hrs.    48 Hours
                          Hrs.                   0 - 8 Hrs.      
                                                                                
                4	  Prioritized by URB	 Negotiable	 Negotiable


                                                              Page 6

         		LMS SYSTEM PROBLEM REPORT
                        -------------------------
			 MAIL TO LMSCU::HOTLINE

     SCU ID#:
		 
     Date/Time:
     Site:		
   
     Primary Contact Name:			
     Primary Contact Phone Number:

     Secondary Contact Name:			
     Secondary Contact Phone Number:
    
     Operation Type (Shipping,Receiving,Putaway,Reporting,Processes,etc):
     Order Number:
     Order Type:
     License Number(s):
     Problem Description (See Detail Below*):

     
     Analysis (See Detail Below+)


     Site impact rating (See SCU Corrective Action Support Plan):


       __ 1   The outage terminates the operation of site or the outage 
              corrupts the database used in conjunction with LMS
              function of normal operation and use of LMS has become        
              unusable and there is no work around available.
                                                                                
       __ 2   A major function in normal operation and use of LMS
              has become unusable and there is an awkward work around or 
	      any other function has become unworkable and there is no 
	      known work around.       
                                                                                
       __ 3   A major function has become unworkable and there is 
              an effective work around.                  
                                                                                
       __ 4   A minor function has become unworkable and there is an
              effective work around.
                                                                                

   **************************************************************************
   * Problem Description:  Describe the problem, and the events leading up 
     to the problem.
   + Analysis:  Describe what verification and corrective action steps have 
     been taken (include last operation completed, the last known RDT/CRT 
     user and current location and status of material,if applicable, etc.)
   ***************************************************************************
   * The purpose of the form is resolve those problems both operational      *
   * and systemic that affect completion of daily shipments.  This form      *
   * is to be completed for EACH problem documented. (both operational and   *
   * system problems)  Failure to complete this form will result in delaying *
   * problem resolution and will result in performance corrective action.    *
   ***************************************************************************

							      Page 7
								
                    HOTLINE ANALYSIS/CORRECTIVE PLAN
                    --------------------------------    
                     (DISTRIBUTED BY SCU TO SITES)

SCU ID #:                                     

HOTLINE TITLE:


RESULTS OF SCU ANALYSIS:


TARGET SAVESET DELIVERY DATE:


SCHEDULED DATE OF USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING:


SITE PERFORMING PRIMARY TESTING:


SCHEDULED DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:



                                                                 Page 8

			USER ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICAITON
			----------------------------
                         MAIL TO LMSCU::ACCEPTANCE

  The following modification to LMS functionality has been successfully
tested and approved for implementation.


SCU ID #:                                     

REQUEST TITLE:

SAVESET:

SCHEDULED DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:

DESIGNATED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE:			SITE: 			
PHONE #:			E-MAIL:			CC:

MANAGER:				DATE:

    
    
    
    
45.13Hotline Support Document V4.5NNTPD::"[email protected]"Walt TuckerTue Apr 15 1997 15:54439







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                                                Version 4.5










                        LMS Hotline Support Document

        Introduction ........................................ 2
        Revision History......................................2
        Problem Notification Process Steps .................. 3
        SCU Corrective Action Support Plan .................. 4 
        Problem Management Timetable ........................ 5
        System Problem Report (SPR) Form .................... 6
        Analysis and Corrective Plan Form.....................7
        User Acceptance Notification..........................8



                                                                      Page 2
        INTRODUCTION                                          
        ------------


        The purpose of this document is to describe the expectations placed
        upon the user sites as well as Logistics Management Solutions
        Creation Unit (SCU) and McHugh Freeman and Associates (MFA) in the 
        support of the Logistics Management System (LMS).  This document will 
        describe timetables, severity levels, site expectations, and SCU 
        support methods and plans.


        Comments, questions and suggestions may be submitted to:

        Deb Charpentier         SBUOA::CHARPENTIER      237-6635
                                Exchange - [email protected]

        Walt Tucker             SBUOA::TUCKER           237-6697
                                Exchange - [email protected]

        This document can be found in note #45 of the LMSCU::LMS notesfile.

        REVISION HISTORY
        ----------------

	Version 4.5, April 15, 1997
	  -- Update Mchugh Freeman Off-hours contact and Number

        Version 4.4, March 25, 1997
          -- Update mail addresses
          -- Update Notes file Location

        Version 4.3, December 3,1996
          -- Updated mail addresses
          -- Remove reference to site Colorado (CXO)

        Version 4.2, October 8, 1996
          -- Site SCAT team revised; NIO SCAT team added
          -- LMSCU Program Office revised; Linda removed

        Version 4.1, August 23, 1996
           --MFA beeper number modified

        Version 4.0, April 29, 1996
           --Site SCAT teams revised; CXO SCAT team added
           --References to LMSCU organization changed to SCU
           
        Version 3.2, December 6, 1995
           --Beeper number modified
           --Additional PIN numbers provided

        Version 3.1, September 14, 1995
           --US Beeper Phone Number for MFA has been changed
    
        Version 3.0, May 9, 1995
           --Modification to AYO/KAO SCAT members
           --Modification to Severity 3 definition
           --Addition of Severity 4 
           --Modification to SPR form regarding severities 3 and 4
           --Inclusion of reference to MPGS::LMS notesfile
      
        Version 2.7.1, January 19, 1995
           --Addition of telephone number from outside of U.S. for
             MFA's SKYPAGE beeper;
           --Clarification of wording of7 x 24 coverage 
           --Revision to Linda Vaughan's DTN

        Version 2.7, December 1, 1994
           --Correction in Revision History section of Version
             LMS.HOTLINE_KAO931216 to Version LMS.HOTLINE_KAO931108.
           --Revision to AYR contacts.

        Version 2.6, October 18, 1994
           --Revision History section added.
           --Added Ayr, Scotland contacts.
           --Revised process to include:
               --LMSCU assignment of LMSCU ID# for tracking
               --LMSCU distribution of Analysis/Corrective Plan form to
                    sites;
               --User Acceptance Notification submitted by site identifying
                    problem to LMSCU::ACCEPTANCE               
               --Notification by sites to LMSCU that release has
                    been implemented
           --References to severity levels 4 (enhancement to LMS) and
                    5 (no functional impact to LMS) have been removed.
                    Refer to LMS Release Management Process for
                    requests for enhancements.  Available from LMSCU.

        Version LMS.HOTLINE_KAO940506
           --Addition of Linda Vaughan to LMSCU contacts
        
        Version LMS.HOTLINE_KAO931108, November 8, 1993
           --KAO implementation


                                                                      Page 3  
        PROBLEM NOTIFICATION PROCESS STEPS
        ----------------------------------

     1.  LMS User alerts LMS Site Corrective Action Team (SCAT) (expert users)

         of problem.  (SCAT Team must consist of Business user experts and
         IM&T technical experts)

     2.  SCAT Team coordinates contact with SCU/MFA with site approved contact
         list which includes:

         For Kanata:   Todd Doucet (backup Brian Wells) and
                        Monica Mandia (backup Shairoz Velji).
         For Ayr:      Martin Route (backup Brian Dunsmuir) and
                        AYO IM&T Help Desk
         For NIO:      Deb Richard (backup Tom Ruest) and
                        Steve Dupuis (backup Narayan Krish)

     3.  Only the approved contact lists are authorized to notify SCU or 
         MFA providing the attached System Problem Report Form to: 
         LMSCU::HOTLINE.  See template attached.

         Group  Contact #        Service Hours          Support Level
         ----- --------------- ------------------------
------------------------
         SCU DTN 237-6635        08:00-17:00 EST M-F    Problem resolution
             DTN 237-6697                               Enhancement
Development
             DTN 237-6140                               Functionality 
                                                        LMS Product
Support/Plan
                                                        User Review Board

         MFA   1-800-990-9MFA    All other hours        Severity #1 Problem
                         (632)                          Resolution ONLY

     3A. Only severity #1 problems should be directed to MFA to control costs,
         until next business day.

     4.  Analysis and Corrective Plan will be defined by SCU/MFA and 
         communicated to SCU/MFA and Site Contact people by both verbal and
         written communication.  An SCU ID# will be assigned for
         tracking purposes.  SCU ID# will formatted as HYMMDD*, such as 
         H41012, where 'H' represents hotline, and '*' would be 'a' if 
         this were to be the the third request, etc.
         Template included below.

     5.  Site submitting hotline problem is responsible for user acceptance
         testing.   User acceptance to be submitted by designated business
         representative to LMSCU::ACCEPTANCE (which will inform SCU and 
         all sites).  Template included below.

     6.  Implementation should occur as stated in the Analysis and
         Corrective Plan.

     7.  Each site must submit notification via electronic mail that 
         release has been moved into production environment.
         Notification should be made to SBUOA::CHARPENTIER,
         and SBUOA::TUCKER. Or alternately via Exchange to:
                 [email protected]
                 [email protected]

     Note:  All releases are placed on hold until all sites have succesfully
            implemented solution.
 




                                                                       Page 4
                        SCU Corrective Action Support Plan

   The following will describe the process that will be used to categorize
   the problems encountered while operating the LMS.  The participating user
   sites should insure that their internal site process utilizes this impact
   analysis to determine problem severity levels.

   Site impact rating determination:

       Error Categories:                                           
                                                                              
 
           a. Reports on errors in the LMS product will be classified into 
              the following error categories:
                                                                              
 
              o   Severity 1                                                  
 
                                                                              
 
              The outage terminates the operation of site or the outage 
              corrupts the database used in conjunction with LMS
              function of normal operation and use of LMS has become        
              unusable and there is no work around available.
                                                                              
 
              o   Severity 2                                                  
 
                                                                              
 
              A major function in normal operation and use of LMS
              has become unusable and there is an awkward work around or 
              any other function has become unworkable and there is no 
              known work around.       
                                                                              
 
              o   Severity 3                                                  
 
                                                                              
 
              A major function has become unworkable and there is 
              an effective work around.                  
                                                                              
 
              o    Severity 4                                                 
 
                                                                              
 
              A minor function has become unworkable and there is an
              effective work around.

                                                               

                                                                       Page 5

           b. Problem Management Timetable:                                   

                                                                              
 
              1. The problem resolution process for errors falling in to 
                 the above categories will be managed in accordance with 
                 the following timetable:           
                                                                              
 
                 SEVERITY  RESPONSE               TIME TO        TARGET FIX   
 
                 LEVEL     TIME                   START                TIME   
 
                                                                              
 
                1         Target Immediately     Elapsed Hrs.    12 Hours
                          and less than 1        0 - 2 Hrs.
                          Wrkg Hr.                                            
 
                                                                              
 
                2         Less than 2 Wrkg.       Elapsed Hrs.   24 Hours  
                          Hrs.                   0 - 4 Hrs.                   

                                                                              
 
                3         Less than 24 elapsed   Elapsed Hrs.    48 Hours
                          Hrs.                   0 - 8 Hrs.      
                                                                              
 
                4         Prioritized by URB     Negotiable      Negotiable


                                                              Page 6

                        LMS SYSTEM PROBLEM REPORT
                        -------------------------
                         MAIL TO LMSCU::HOTLINE

     SCU ID#:
                 
     Date/Time:
     Site:              
   
     Primary Contact Name:                      
     Primary Contact Phone Number:

     Secondary Contact Name:                    
     Secondary Contact Phone Number:
    
     Operation Type (Shipping,Receiving,Putaway,Reporting,Processes,etc):
     Order Number:
     Order Type:
     License Number(s):
     Problem Description (See Detail Below*):

     
     Analysis (See Detail Below+)


     Site impact rating (See SCU Corrective Action Support Plan):


       __ 1   The outage terminates the operation of site or the outage 
              corrupts the database used in conjunction with LMS
              function of normal operation and use of LMS has become        
              unusable and there is no work around available.
                                                                              
 
       __ 2   A major function in normal operation and use of LMS
              has become unusable and there is an awkward work around or 
              any other function has become unworkable and there is no 
              known work around.       
                                                                              
 
       __ 3   A major function has become unworkable and there is 
              an effective work around.                  
                                                                              
 
       __ 4   A minor function has become unworkable and there is an
              effective work around.
                                                                              
 

   **************************************************************************
   * Problem Description:  Describe the problem, and the events leading up 
     to the problem.
   + Analysis:  Describe what verification and corrective action steps have 
     been taken (include last operation completed, the last known RDT/CRT 
     user and current location and status of material,if applicable, etc.)
   ***************************************************************************
   * The purpose of the form is resolve those problems both operational      *
   * and systemic that affect completion of daily shipments.  This form      *
   * is to be completed for EACH problem documented. (both operational and   *
   * system problems)  Failure to complete this form will result in delaying *
   * problem resolution and will result in performance corrective action.    *
   ***************************************************************************

                                                              Page 7
                                                                
                    HOTLINE ANALYSIS/CORRECTIVE PLAN
                    --------------------------------    
                     (DISTRIBUTED BY SCU TO SITES)

SCU ID #:                                     

HOTLINE TITLE:


RESULTS OF SCU ANALYSIS:


TARGET SAVESET DELIVERY DATE:


SCHEDULED DATE OF USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING:


SITE PERFORMING PRIMARY TESTING:


SCHEDULED DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:



                                                                 Page 8

                        USER ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICAITON
                        ----------------------------
                         MAIL TO LMSCU::ACCEPTANCE

  The following modification to LMS functionality has been successfully
tested and approved for implementation.


SCU ID #:                                     

REQUEST TITLE:

SAVESET:

SCHEDULED DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:

DESIGNATED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE:                     SITE:                 
 
PHONE #:                        E-MAIL:                 CC:

MANAGER:                                DATE:

    
    
    
    



                    


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                                                Version 4.6










                        LMS Hotline Support Document

	LMS Legacy Implications...............................2
        Introduction ........................................ 2
        Revision History......................................2
        Problem Notification Process Steps .................. 3
        PSG/SCU Corrective Action Support Plan .............. 4 
        Problem Management Timetable ........................ 5
        System Problem Report (SPR) Form .................... 6
        Analysis and Corrective Plan Form.....................7
        User Acceptance Notification..........................8



                                                                      Page 2

	LMS Legacy Implications
        -----------------------
        As a result of Corporate efforts to condense and dramatically reduce 
        applications in support of the Year 2000 system implications and
        SAP R/3 standardization, LMS has been earmarked as a Legacy 
        Application, and must be retired. This will occur either by the
        Y2000 efforts as a result of SAP R/3 implementations. These efforts
        are planned to reduce and streamline the cost of the corporate 
        infrastucture. Since retiring LMS is planned, All enhancements are
        frozen unless they are regulatory in nature, and are mandates. The
        Emphasis of the document has not significantly been altered, with 
        exception for this mandated consideration.  As such, all requests
        should be accompanied with cost center management approval, and 
        are consistently applied to all user sites.

        INTRODUCTION                                          
        ------------
        The purpose of this document is to describe the expectations placed
        upon the user sites as well as PSG (Production Systems Group), and 
        McHugh Freeman (MFA) in the support of the Logistics Management 
        System (LMS).  This document will describe timetables, severity levels, 
        site expectations, PSG support methods and plans.

        Comments, questions and suggestions may be submitted to:

        Linda Vaughan		297-6139 or TIS::Lvaughan or Exchange to
        [email protected]

        This document can be found in note #45 of the LMSCU::LMS notesfile.

        REVISION HISTORY
        ----------------

	Version 4.6, May 1, 1997
	  -- Updated LMS Legacy Implications
	  -- Updated Contact List
	  -- removed oldest revisions 
	  -- Severity Contact Process modification 100% to MFA 

	Version 4.5, April 15, 1997
	  -- Update Mchugh Freeman Off-hours contact and Number

        Version 4.4, March 25, 1997
          -- Update mail addresses
          -- Update Notes file Location

        Version 4.3, December 3,1996
          -- Updated mail addresses
          -- Remove reference to site Colorado (CXO)

        Version 4.2, October 8, 1996
          -- Site SCAT team revised; NIO SCAT team added
          -- LMSCU Program Office revised; Linda removed


                                                                      Page 3  
        PROBLEM NOTIFICATION PROCESS STEPS
        ----------------------------------

     1.  LMS User alerts LMS Site Corrective Action Team (SCAT) (expert users)
         of problem.  (SCAT Team must consist of Business user experts and
         IM&T technical experts)

     2.  SCAT Team contacts PSG/MFA with site approved contact
         list which includes:

         For Kanata:  	Todd Doucet (backup Brian Wells) and
                        	Monica Mandia (backup Shairoz Velji).
         For Ayr:      	Martin Route (backup Brian Dunsmuir) and
                        	AYO IM&T Help Desk
         For NIO:      	Deb Richard (backup Tom Ruest) and
                        	Steve Dupuis (backup Narayan Krish)

     3.  Only the approved contact lists are authorized to notify PSG 
         and  MFA providing the attach System Problem 
 	 Report Form to: LMSCU::HOTLINE.  See template attached.

         Group  Contact #        Service Hours          Support Level
         ----- --------------- ----------------- ------------------------
         PSG DTN 297-6139        08:00-17:00 EST M-F    Problem resolution

 	 Support/Plan
 
         MFA   1-800-990-9MFA    All hours              All Problems
                         (632)                          Resolution ONLY

     3A. Severity #1 problems should be directed to MFA anytime, all others
         should wait until next business day to control costs.

     4.  Analysis and Corrective Plan will be defined by PSG/MFA and 
         communicated to PSG/MFA and Site Contact people by both verbal and
         written communication.  An PSG ID# will be assigned for
         tracking purposes. 

     5.  Site submitting hotline problem is responsible for user acceptance
         testing.   User acceptance to be submitted by designated business
         representative to LMSCU::ACCEPTANCE (which will inform PSG and 
         all sites).  Template included below.

     6.  Implementation should occur as stated in the Analysis and
         Corrective Plan.

     7.  Each site must submit notification via electronic mail that 
         release has been moved into production environment.
         Notification should be made via MsExchange to:
         [email protected]

     Note:  All releases are placed on hold until all sites have successfully
            implemented solution.
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                        PSG Corrective Action Support Plan

   The following will describe the process that will be used to categorize
   the problems encountered while operating the LMS.  The participating user
   sites should insure that their internal site process utilizes this impact
   analysis to determine problem severity levels.

   Site impact rating determination:

       Error Categories:                                           
                                                                              
 
           a. Reports on errors in the LMS product will be classified into 
              the following error categories:
                                                                              
 
              o   Severity 1                                                  
                                                                              
 
              The outage terminates the operation of site or the outage 
              corrupts the database used in conjunction with LMS
              function of normal operation and use of LMS has become        
              unusable and there is no work around available.
                                                                              
 
              o   Severity 2                                                  
 
                                                                              
 
              A major function in normal operation and use of LMS
              has become unusable and there is an awkward work around or 
              any other function has become unworkable and there is no 
              known work around.       
                                                                              
 
              o   Severity 3                                                  
 
                                                                              
 
              A major function has become unworkable and there is 
              an effective work around.                  
                                                                              
 
              o    Severity 4                                                 
 
                                                                              
 
              A minor function has become unworkable and there is an
              effective work around.

                                                               

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           b. Problem Management Timetable:                                   

                                                                              
 
              1. The problem resolution process for errors falling in to 
                 the above categories will be managed in accordance with 
                 the following timetable:           
                                                                              
 
                 SEVERITY  RESPONSE               TIME TO        TARGET FIX   
 
                 LEVEL     TIME                   START                TIME   
 
                                                                              
 
                1         Target Immediately     Elapsed Hrs.    12 Hours
                          and less than 1        0 - 2 Hrs.
                          Wrkg Hr.                                            
 
                                                                              
 
                2         Less than 2 Wrkg.       Elapsed Hrs.   24 Hours  
                          Hrs.                   0 - 4 Hrs.                   

                                                                              
 
                3         Less than 24 elapsed   Elapsed Hrs.    48 Hours
                          Hrs.                   0 - 8 Hrs.      
                                                                              
 
                4         Prioritized by URB     Negotiable      Negotiable


                                                              Page 6

                        LMS SYSTEM PROBLEM REPORT
                        -------------------------
                         MAIL TO LMSCU::HOTLINE

     PSG ID#:
                 
     Date/Time:
     Site:              
   
     Primary Contact Name:                      
     Primary Contact Phone Number:

     Secondary Contact Name:                    
     Secondary Contact Phone Number:
    
     Operation Type (Shipping,Receiving,Putaway,Reporting,Processes,etc):
     Order Number:
     Order Type:
     License Number(s):
     Problem Description (See Detail Below*):

     
     Analysis (See Detail Below+)


     Site impact rating (See PSG LMS Corrective Action Support Plan):


       __ 1   The outage terminates the operation of site or the outage 
              corrupts the database used in conjunction with LMS
              function of normal operation and use of LMS has become        
              unusable and there is no work around available.
                                                                              
 
       __ 2   A major function in normal operation and use of LMS
              has become unusable and there is an awkward work around or 
              any other function has become unworkable and there is no 
              known work around.       
                                                                              
 
       __ 3   A major function has become unworkable and there is 
              an effective work around.                  
                                                                              
 
       __ 4   A minor function has become unworkable and there is an
              effective work around.
                                                                              
 

   **************************************************************************
   * Problem Description:  Describe the problem, and the events leading up 
     to the problem.
   + Analysis:  Describe what verification and corrective action steps have 
     been taken (include last operation completed, the last known RDT/CRT 
     user and current location and status of material,if applicable, etc.)
   ***************************************************************************
   * The purpose of the form is resolve those problems both operational      *
   * and systemic that affect completion of daily shipments.  This form      *
   * is to be completed for EACH problem documented. (both operational and   *
   * system problems)  Failure to complete this form will result in delaying *
   * problem resolution and will result in performance corrective action.    *
   ***************************************************************************

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                    HOTLINE ANALYSIS/CORRECTIVE PLAN
                    --------------------------------    
                     (DISTRIBUTED BY PSG/SCU TO SITES)

PSG ID #:                                     

HOTLINE TITLE:


RESULTS OF PSG ANALYSIS:


TARGET SAVESET DELIVERY DATE:


SCHEDULED DATE OF USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING:


SITE PERFORMING PRIMARY TESTING:


SCHEDULED DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:



                                                                 Page 8

                        USER ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION
                        ----------------------------
                         MAIL TO LMSCU::ACCEPTANCE

  The following modification to LMS functionality has been successfully
tested and approved for implementation.


PSG ID #:                                     

REQUEST TITLE:

SAVESET:

SCHEDULED DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION:

DESIGNATED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE:                     SITE:                 
 
PHONE #:                        E-MAIL:                 CC:

MANAGER:                                DATE: