Using the project you selected, write a 2-3 page paper:Provide an analysis of your project's probability of success.Utilizing the Business Analysis Core Concept Model - how was that applied throughout

Industry: Industrial Machinery for the Oil & Gas and Power Generation Markets Services Provided: Project Management, Project Scheduling, Vendor Management Company: A provider of highly ef cient turbine-driven gas compression, oil pumping and power generation packages for onshore and offshore applications worldwide Challenge: With increasing logistics and labor costs threateni ng to seriously impact pro t margins, the company’s supply chain sectors i n North America saw a need for improved material management to meet rising demands for order accuracy while increasing productivity and reducing costs. The major challeng es they faced were overhead control issues such as inaccurate inventory counts, shippin g errors, receiving errors, and a need to improve delivery speeds. Analysis concluded that improvements would best be achieved by substituting technology for potentially error-prone human activities such a s receiving, putaway, picking, shipping and inventory counting. Providing an automated means fo r data to be conveyed directly from the warehouse oor into SAP’s Supply Chain Management ( SCM) software rather than via a manual counting and recording process would improve accuracy, reduce overhead costs, and provide real-time supply chain visibility. Solution: The organization decided to take advantage of radio frequency (RF) automation and SAP integration within the warehouse to achieve optimum supply chain ef ciency and productivity. Midway through the project, it became apparent to the company that they did not have the appropriate level of project management capacity available in-house. They called upon PM Solutions to provide a senior-level project manager to lead the “North America Program Team” in the implementation of a warehouse RF solution for the nal third of the project duration. PM Solutions’ project manager immediately assumed responsibility for developing and managing the overall project plan, which consisted of three distinct components: :: Install shop oor wireless network :: Build, con gure, and connect Radio Frequency devices :: Incorporate RF-associated SAP changes PM Solutions’ project manager performed the roles of project manager and system integrator, being responsible for overseeing requirements gathering, systems design, procurement and installation of the necessary hardware and software, and coordinatinguser acceptance testing. VA L U E D E L I V E R E D Thanks to a retooling of the materials management system incorporating radio frequency (RF) automation, the company’s warehouse accelerated delivery speed of parts by 66%, creating a signi cant reduction in overall time-to-market. This complex automation project came in on time and more than 18% under budget.

$ The new RF solution was delivered on schedule and m ore than 18% under budget. The biggest gains from this implementation were improved inventory accuracy and increased productivity. The expected delivery speed of parts from the warehouse was reduced by 66% (from 24 hours to 8 hours), producing a signi cant improv ement in overall time-to-market. This successful project laid the groundwork for subsequent operational improvement initiatives now underway at the client’s locations in the US and Europe.

p ms olu t ion s .co m :: 8 0 0 . 98 3 . 03 8 8 :: P MO S er vices :: P ro g r am & P ro ject Man ag er s :: P M Tr ain in g & Develop men t client successes results Wireless Warehouse Initiative Transforms Materials Management Operations and Improves Delivery Speed by 66% CS104-02