Prepare evidence that can be located, not just policies that can be described.

The NAIC’s published summary of changes from version 4.0 to version 5.0 highlights an explicit model-inventory request and document-name/page references for checklist responses. This is background to the consultation process—not a claim about the precise wording of version 6.0. (content.naic.org)

The current version 6.0 comment deadline is 30 October 2026. (content.naic.org)

Buyer action: Assign an owner to the production-tool inventory and identify where validation results, supplier diligence and change approvals are stored.