Describe the differences between needs identification and defining commercial equivalents and discuss why it is preferable to separate into two stages.

• Describe the differences between needs identification and defining commercial equivalents and discuss why it is preferable to separate into two stages.
• Interpret the value to the organization when early supplier involvement (ESI) is implemented effectively.
• Examine the advantages and disadvantages of specifying by performance.
• Describe how a supply professional understands strategic requirements