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Auto Retailers, Inc.
Pedro GonzalezKyle Grube
Sean Kwedar
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In July 15th, 2011 Auto Retailer’s CEO attended a large EXPO
Decided to implement RFID tags in the warehouse
CEO consults with IT & Services Department IT & services department is overwhelmed
with the project.
Background Information
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Radio Frequency Identification◦ Smart tags that can be used for tracking.
What’s RFID?
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Tracking of orders as they move through the warehouse.◦ Shipping containers are sealed before they are
inventoried properly◦ Shipping labels are lost or damaged◦ Large orders comprised multiple containers and
the entire order doesn’t ship at the same time◦ Orders are shipped without being recorded
(duplicate orders)
Current Problems with system
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Possible Solutions
Series1Quantity
Price$
Containers
Inventory
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Implement RFID “smart tags” Track containers movement Create a database Train all employees
Main Objectives
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Submitted on August 1st, 2011 Included approach Project Constraints
◦ completion date May 17th, 2013◦ Everything should be outsourced◦ Training should be available to employees◦ Service system for 10 months
Reports must be submitted every month
Project Charter
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All proposals due date was August 18th, 2011 Statement of Work
◦ Install hardware and software for RFID tags◦ Provide training◦ Provide service and maintenance
Acceptance criteria: Requirements and SOW Approvals – IT Executive Fixed Contract Evaluation Criteria: Approach (30%)
Experience (30%) Price (30%) Schedule (10%)
RFP
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ABC Corporation – Towson, MD◦ Ranked top tech companies in the world
Problem Solution Benefit Objectives Experience Schedule Costs
Proposal
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Task Name Duration Start Finish
Auto Inc Project 377 days Thu 12/1/11 Fri 5/10/13
Profit 377 days Thu 12/1/11 Fri 5/10/13
Project Management 158 days Thu 12/1/11 Mon 7/9/12
Intiate Project 1 day Thu 12/1/11 Thu 12/1/11
Develop Team Organization 1 day Thu 12/1/11 Thu 12/1/11
System Analysis 10 days Fri 12/2/11 Thu 12/15/11
System Design 60 days Fri 12/16/11 Thu 3/8/12
System Development 12 days Thu 3/8/12 Fri 3/23/12
System Integration & Test 70 days Mon 3/26/12 Fri 6/29/12
System Training 6 days Mon 7/2/12 Mon 7/9/12
Project Wrap Up 1 day Mon 7/9/12 Mon 7/9/12
System Service & Maintenance 219 days Tue 7/10/12 Fri 5/10/13
Service and Maintenance 219 days Tue 7/10/12 Fri 5/10/13
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Job Title Hours Expected Total Salary
Project Manager 1300 hours @ $182.30/h $236,990.00Business Analyst 80 hours @ $45/h $3,600.00Sr. Software Engineer 480 hours @ $90/h $43,200.00Software Engineer 480 hours @ $75/h $36,000.00Sr. Computer Tech 600 hours @ $75/h $45,000.00Computer Tech 600 hours @ $45/h $27,000.00System Tester 1 80 hours @ $35/h $2,800.00System Tester 2 80 hours @ $35/h $2,800.00Computer Techs (10 month service) $105,000.00 Total Cost: $502,390
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# RFID tags Price of RFID tags1,000,000 @ .25 $250,000.00
Equipment Name Quantity Total Price
Stationary RFID readers
10 @ $400 $4,000.00
Hand-held RFID readers
20 @ $150 $3,000.00
Servers 3 @ $5061.41 $15,184.23Wireless Access Points 5 @ $190.04 $950.20Workstations 2 @ $3150 $6,300.00 Total Cost: $29,434.43
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Labor CostProject Manager $236,990.00Business Analyst $3,600.00Sr. Software Engineer $43,200.00Software Engineer $36,000.00Sr. Computer Tech $45,000.00Computer Tech $27,000.00System Tester 1 $2,800.00System Tester 2 $2,800.00Computer Techs (Service & Maintenance) $105,000.00
Materials CostRFID Chips (1 million) $250,000.00
Equipment CostStationary RFID readers $4,000.00Hand-held RFID readers $3,000.00Servers $15,184.23Wireless Access Points $950.20Workstations $6,300.00
Documentation CostReports, Manuals, Drawings $1,300.00
Overhead Cost3% of Above Costs ( $892,974.43 ) $26,789.23
Contingency $50,000.00Profit $194,320
Total Cost of Project $1,054,233.66
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Score all criteria on a scale from 1 (Low) to 10 (High) Evaluation Criteria
Weight A Score B Points A x B Comments
1. Approach 30 10 300 Great approach to problem
2. Experience
30 8 240 Well qualified and experienced staffs
3. Price 30 9 270 Second best price among the proposals
4. Schedule 10 7 70 Schedule is reasonable
Total 100 880
Proposal Evaluation
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Fixed priced Approved sub-contractors Ownership and designed will be owned by
Auto Retailers, Inc. Auto Retailer may terminate the contract
after providing contractor with warning Payment method is quarterly Contract amount
◦ $1,054,233.66
CONTRACT
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Integration and implementation can’t interfere with the operations of the warehouse
Train Employees – Learning curve Changes approved by Committee & IT
executive Equipment purchased from China Set weekly limit to service and monitor
tracking system
Project Constraints
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Project Plan Work Breakdown Structure
RFID Project (Project
Manager)
Systems Analysis (Business Analyst)
Assess & Interview (Business Analyst)
General Requirements (Sr. Computer Tech)
Systems Design (Sr. Software Engineer)
Generate Top Level Design
(Sr. Software Engineer)
Generate Lower Level Design
(Sr. Software Engineer & Software Engineer)
System Development (Sr. Software Engineer)
Procure Hardware (Sr. Comp Tech)
Procure & Customize Software
(Sr. Software Engineer & Software Engineer)
System Integration (Sr. Comp Tech)
Material Tracking, Pallet, and Container
Subsystems (Sr. Comp Tech &
Comp Tech)
Full System Testing (System Tester 1 & 2)
System Training & Project Wrap Up (Sr. Comp Tech)
Training (Sr.Comp Tech &
Comp Tech)
Project Wrap Up (Project Manager)
System Maintenance (Sr. Comp Tech)
Servicing (Sr. Comp Tech &
Comp Tech)
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Develop team System Analysis System Design System Development Integration and tests Training Monitor and Service System
Activities
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PeopleCapital Information
Resources
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Risk Assessment Risk Impact Likelihood
of Occurrence
(L, M, H)
Degree of Impact
(L, M, H)
Action Trigger
Responsibility
Reponse Plan
Cost of Materials Rise
- Cost of Project will rise.
L M Search for most affordable rates before purchasing.
Sr. Computer Tech
-Ask Auto Retailer’s Inc. for an increase in material cost
Installation Takes Longer
-Project life is extended
M H Make detailed reports of work completed
Project Manager
-Employees work overtime -Hire more resources
Training Problems
-Employees cannot grasp system
L H Make a dummied down GUI for non tech users
Sr. Software Engineer
-Recreate a more simplified GUI
Hardware Malfunctions
- Project Life extended
L M Test each piece of hardware before installing into the system
Sr. Computer Tech
-Exchange hardware ASAP
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Task Name Cost Duration Start Finish
Auto Inc Project $1,008,258.40 377 days Thu 12/1/11 Fri 5/10/13
Profit $1,008,258.40 377 days Thu 12/1/11 Fri 5/10/13
Project Management $708,818.40 158 days Thu 12/1/11 Mon 7/9/12
Intiate Project $3,200.00 1 day Thu 12/1/11 Thu 12/1/11
System Analysis $5,795.00 10 days Fri 12/2/11 Thu 12/15/11
System Design $79,432.52 60 days Fri 12/16/11 Thu 3/8/12
System Development $320,307.08 12 days Thu 3/8/12 Fri 3/23/12
System Integratiaon & Test $63,632.30 70 days Mon 3/26/12 Fri 6/29/12
System Training $6,024.30 6 days Mon 7/2/12 Mon 7/9/12
System Service & Maintenance $105,120.00 219 days Tue 7/10/12 Fri 5/10/13
Cost per Activities
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Reconfirmation of plan Assess the performance of the tasks
◦ Take corrective actions Keep project team motivated
Methods for Project Control
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Discuss the scope of the project Proactive management (Planning,
Monitoring, Leading, Controlling)◦ Every employee was involved in the creation of
the action plan Continuing monitoring of the project Evaluation from customer PEOPLE – Positive Environment
Critical Success Factors
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People with experience are mentors Trust- between employees and business
partners◦ First Impression
Understanding of the objective and scope of the project
Reward employees for great performance
Conclusions