1

Introduction

2

Objective and Purpose

2.1

Importance of the Component Requirement Specification

2.2

The Objective and Purpose of the VDA CRS Structure

2.2.1

Added Value for the Automobile Manufacturers

2.2.2

Added Values for the Suppliers

3

General Classification and Definition

3.1

General Classification

3.2

Definition of Terms

4

VDA Component Requirement Specification Structure

4.1

General Information

4.2

Overview of the Modules

4.2.1

Module I

4.2.2

Module II

4.2.3

Availability of the VDA CRS Structure

4.3

Rules for Dealing with the VDA CRS Structure

5

Formulating Precise Requirements

5.1

Objective and Purpose

5.2

Quality Criteria

6

The CRS Process in the Supply Chain

7

Support Using Software Tools

7.1

Requirements Engineering Tools

7.2

RIF Interface

8

Annex

8.1

VDA CRS Module I

8.2

VDA CRS Module II

8.3

List of Weak Word

8.4

List of Attributes for Requirements in RIF Format