1.1 The initial gap analysis checklist in Table 5-A7-1 can be used as a template to conduct the first step of an
SMS gap analysis. This format with its overall ―Yes/No/Partial‖ responses will provide an initial indication of the broad scope of gaps and hence overall workload to be expected. The questionnaire may be adjusted to suit the needs of the organization and the nature of the product or service provided. This initial information should be useful to senior management in anticipating the scale of the SMS implementation effort and hence the resources to be provided. This initial checklist would need to be followed up by an appropriate implementation plan as per Tables 5-A7-2 and 5-A7-3.