Agile Logistics
Summary:
Agile Logistics, a Singapore based warehousing and logistics specialist, is a well-recognized third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Agile Logistics has the know-how to power their customers’ supply-chain - delivering intelligent solutions that streamline efficiencies and boost their customers’ bottom line.
Agile Logistics wanted to design, fabricate and commission a new computer-controlled system for automatic placement, storage and retrieval of standardized shipping containers.
The system uses an overhead conveyor track system, conveyor-robot transporter units, racks with standard size shipping containers and storage buckets, and a computerized database for automatic placement and retrieval of parcels and record keeping.
You are the logistics manager of Agile Logistics and you know the operation well. Also, given that you have been trained in project management, the company decides that you are the most suitable candidate to be the project manager for implementation of this new system.
You are responsible for the full life cycle of the project which includes developing a comprehensive project plan, executing and controlling the project, and terminating the project.
The main tasks of this project have been broken down and listed in Table 1.
Table 1 PROJECT TASKS
Code Task Duration Days Precedence Relationships No. of Staff Requirement
A Architectural decision 3 - 2
B Hardware specifications 5 A 3
C Software specifications 4 A 2
D Conveyor design 2 B 2
E Robot system design 3 B 2
F Hardware design 9 B 2
G Software design 8 C 1
H Hardware detail drawing 6 D,E,F 1
I Integration phase 1 7 G.H 4
J Project documentation I 2 G,H 5
K Order and delivery of
Hardware components 5 H No staff
L Prototype development
And installation 3 I,J.K 4
M System testing and evaluation 5 L 2
N Hardware assembly 7 M 2
O Computing system assembly 5 M 2
P Integration phase 2 4 N,O 4
Q Acceptance test 2 P 2
R Project documentation II
Agile Logistics, a Singapore based warehousing and logistics specialist, is a well-recognized third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Agile Logistics has the know-how to power their customers’ supply-chain - delivering intelligent solutions that streamline efficiencies and boost their customers’ bottom line.
Agile Logistics wanted to design, fabricate and commission a new computer-controlled system for automatic placement, storage and retrieval of standardized shipping containers.
The system uses an overhead conveyor track system, conveyor-robot transporter units, racks with standard size shipping containers and storage buckets, and a computerized database for automatic placement and retrieval of parcels and record keeping.
You are the logistics manager of Agile Logistics and you know the operation well. Also, given that you have been trained in project management, the company decides that you are the most suitable candidate to be the project manager for implementation of this new system.
You are responsible for the full life cycle of the project which includes developing a comprehensive project plan, executing and controlling the project, and terminating the project.
The main tasks of this project have been broken down and listed in Table 1.
Table 1 PROJECT TASKS
Code Task Duration Days Precedence Relationships No. of Staff Requirement
A Architectural decision 3 - 2
B Hardware specifications 5 A 3
C Software specifications 4 A 2
D Conveyor design 2 B 2
E Robot system design 3 B 2
F Hardware design 9 B 2
G Software design 8 C 1
H Hardware detail drawing 6 D,E,F 1
I Integration phase 1 7 G.H 4
J Project documentation I 2 G,H 5
K Order and delivery of
Hardware components 5 H No staff
L Prototype development
And installation 3 I,J.K 4
M System testing and evaluation 5 L 2
N Hardware assembly 7 M 2
O Computing system assembly 5 M 2
P Integration phase 2 4 N,O 4
Q Acceptance test 2 P 2
R Project documentation II