Launch Approval Milestone

Objective

To ensure all requirements have been met to achieve Launch Approval Milestone in order to introduce the product.

Checklist

• Alpha Release Milestone has been achieved.
• A Product Introduction Plan has been approved.
• A Launch Team has been formed with a representative from each of the departments/areas listed below.
  • Product Support
  • Fulfillment
  • Dealer Service
  • Manufacturing/Quality
  • Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Programs
    • Public Relations
    • Packaging/Collateral
    • Fulfillment
    • Marketing
  • Customer Service
• Legal Considerations checklist has been completed.
• Product Marketing Plan is complete.
• A preliminary Print Release schedule is complete and available.
• A schedule for the Packaging Release and specifications is complete.
• Product Schedule has been updated.
• The Product Team documents a list of improvements and deviations from the Product Life Cycle.

Launch Approval

Project Code Name

Product Name

Version

Recommendation Signatures

• We certify all requirements for Launch Approval have been met.

Date:______________

Project Manager	________________________________________
Product Manager	________________________________________
SQA Manager	________________________________________
Publications Manager	________________________________________
International R&D Manager	________________________________________
Support Representative	________________________________________
[other signature lines.]	________________________________________

Approval Signatures

• We approve this Launch Approval.

Date:______________

Development Director	________________________________________
Quality Director	________________________________________
Publications Director	________________________________________
International R&D Director	________________________________________
Executive Staff	________________________________________
[other signature lines.]	________________________________________