The responsible supply chain will monitor all contract actions related to the SSA. Two criteria must be met to brief the DLA Director that a SSA has been formally implemented:

- A signed and completed SSA charter.

- A new contract or a modification to an existing contract has been awarded to the SSA supplier. The new contract or modification must include performance criteria and improved business practices identified by the alliance members. The award shall include DLA items. Use of a non-DLA contractual instrument is acceptable. In cases where improvements do not result in an immediate contractual action, a decision will be made by HQ DLA, J-72, that significant result(s) from SSA process improvement(s) have been accomplished.

For SSAs that have already been implemented, a "refocusing" meeting may be necessary when new stakeholders join the effort. The responsible supply chain will arrange and host any "refocusing" meetings with existing stakeholders to examine new targets of opportunity brought by the new stakeholder. "Refocusing" meetings will be completed within 30 days of a new stakeholder's declaration of intent to join the SSA. The responsible supply chain will determine if a "refocusing" meeting is required and whether the addition of a stakeholder will necessitate change(s) to the SSA charter.

1. JSG assigns champion and creates an improvement team for each improvement opportunity if required

Improvement teams are established (by the JSG) as necessary at the appropriate expertise level. Skill sets of members must be sufficient to work through identified improvement opportunities. Improvement teams may also include CRMs. Improvement team meetings are held as required. Improvement opportunities shall be prioritized by the JSG.

2. JSG assigns adequate resources to each improvement team

If resources are insufficient for all improvement opportunities, the Executive Committee/JSG will dedicate available resources according to the established priority.

3. Each improvement team develops POA&M and metrics

4. JSG approves improvement team's POA&M and metrics

5. Improvement teams are empowered to work the issues and recommend solutions

6. JSG oversees implementation of improvement opportunities