Shade Integrated Process Team Meeting Minutes

The Shade Integrated Process Team (IPT) was established in 2007 to address issues related to Government shade assessment and acceptance procedures. Industry members, along with key Service and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) personnel, met to define and discuss shade related problems. The top issues addressed were the process of establishing standard samples for shade, tolerance determination, understanding the failure review process, waiver assessment, and communication issues. The results of the meetings were flowcharts and assessment process maps of the current and ideal processes. Other team accomplishments included: Inclusion of standard sample roll reference on shade reports Dissemination of the spectrophotometer readings on standard samples rolls (CIELAB values) Immediate distribution of the electronic Request for and Results of Test (DD 1222) for failing shade reports A dictionary of Shade Terms used by the Government labs Simplification of the process of development of shade tolerances Established and standardized the process for shade processes for all Services Established liaison with the DLA equipment evaluation study Obtaining fabric samples without solicitation (drafted for review) Defined shade roles and responsibilities During 2010-11, the team identified five key areas that warranted further investigation. As a result, five charters were drafted for action by members. These charters included: Standard samples in the correct substrate not available for solicitation Tolerance not provided to Industry Post cure shade acceptance process Waivers Standards Maintenance The meeting minutes for 2010 - 2011 are attached for reference. Any questions can be directed to Debbie Peppenelli, Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility, contact@example.gov or by phone +1 (555) 000-0000 x115.