Definitions

•  Commodity Management Plan ("CMP"): The CMP is a high level strategy for an overarching commodity (good/service), e.g., information technology, which recommends the commodity objectives, spiral strategy, implementation schedule and resources. The CSOs approve the CMP.

•  Commodity Sourcing Strategy ("CSS"): The CSS is a detailed sourcing strategy for a specific spiral (e.g., Desktops/Laptops) which recommends a policy, demand management, and/or an acquisition for the spiral. This document includes anticipated results, resources and an implementation schedule

•  Commodity Strategy Official ("CSO"): The CSO is the individual responsible for approval and execution of a commodity council's charter and sourcing strategy which includes the CMP and CSS. CSO additional responsibilities include directing the use of strategic agreements and ensuring adequate representation on the commodity council.