What should a Supplier using a traditional methodology do when working with ARTs in a Value Stream?

Question

Options

• ADemonstrate working software at each Solution Demo.
• BDevelop her own Vision and Roadmap.
• CAttend key Value Stream events.

• A
  86% (24)
• B
  11% (3)
• C
  4% (1)

Explanation

Suppliers using traditional methodologies integrate with a SAFe Value Stream primarily by demonstrating working software at each Solution Demo - this is the critical synchronization point where all contributors, regardless of internal methodology, show tangible progress. The Solution Demo is designed to be methodology-agnostic, so a traditional Supplier can fulfill their SAFe obligations without fully adopting Agile practices internally.

Option B is wrong because Vision and Roadmap belong to the Solution Train level (owned by Solution Management and the Customer) - a Supplier aligns to the existing Solution Vision, not creates a competing one. Option C is wrong because while Suppliers may occasionally participate in events, attendance is not their primary integration mechanism; delivering working software is. Simply showing up to events without demonstrating functional output adds no measurable value to the ART cadence.

Memory tip: Think "Show, Don't Attend" - a traditional Supplier's golden rule in SAFe is to show working software at the Solution Demo, not just show up to events. If they can demonstrate a working increment, they've met their core obligation.

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