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NPI Launch RACI & Plant-Ready Checklist (Interactive Template)

Interactive one-page RACI matrix, readiness checklist, risk log, and signoff form to align engineering, quality, operations and suppliers for predictable product launches and fast ramp-ups.

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NPI Launch RACI & Plant-Ready Checklist

Purpose

Use this interactive template to capture a cross-functional readiness snapshot for a product launch. Assign clear RACI ownership for key launch activities, confirm plant readiness items, log top launch risks with mitigations and owners, and collect functional signoffs. Run and save snapshots at key checkpoints (recommended: ~6 weeks, ~3 weeks, ~1 week before launch) and require signoff before moving to full production.

How to use

1) Fill product and launch metadata. 2) Select which functions participate. 3) Assign Accountable / Responsible / Consulted / Informed for each key activity. 4) Work through the readiness checklist; add comments and owners for any NO answers. 5) Record up to three top risks and mitigations. 6) Have each function sign off (name + date). 7) Save the snapshot — entries are stored for audit and continuous improvement.

Tips: Keep RACI entries realistic (one Accountable per activity). Use the risk severity to focus actions. Where integration is available, connect signoffs to your enterprise identity for audit trails.

Short product name or model
YYYY-MM-DD or planned week
Date of this readiness snapshot
Select all functions that must sign off or were present for the review.
One Accountable (A) per activity is recommended. Responsible (R) = executes; Consulted (C) = provides input; Informed (I) = notified. List names or functions as appropriate.
If not ready, note what's missing and who will complete it.
Each function should provide a named signoff and date. Saving this form records the snapshot for traceability.
If Conditional or No, attach required actions in risk or comments fields.
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