OPS 571
Monday April 14, 2013
Project Management Recommendation
From:
Sent: April 13, 2013
Subject: Re: Piper Industries Corporation: Project Management Recommendation
To: Ray Gritsch, Project Manager
Ray,
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to review your three potential proposals, Juniper, Palomino, and Stargazer. Below you will find our detailed review of each project based off of the information provided in the previous email. These reviews include our detailed review of a feasibility study including finding the breakeven point, risk and overall benefit of each project.
These reviews include our review of the Palomino project in which we feel is the project of choice based off …show more content…
Project Definition and Planning: Sticking to the produced production plan already in place and maintaining costs according to priorities and timelines in association to existing technology is critical.
Project Launch or Execution: The project manager will be responsible for the above conceptions, initiations, and planning.
Project performance and control: The above named “Project Manager” will be responsible for timely execution and lunch of product in 9 month production window through effective management techniques and leadership abilities.
Project Close: At the completion of project and consumers are providing positive feedback on Palomino impact on their lives, a recap will be provided. This feedback will include notes on production process obstacles, success stories, and personal feedback allowing for future organizational growth in innovation and creation.
Through the table included below a break down on the costs associated with each project allow for you to see the project recommendation in quantitative …show more content…
While the idea of continuing to spend on the new product line, Stargazer widgets comes with great reward, it is not without great risk. While sales and marketing teams have already had minor dialog with a few of your strategic customers, there are still far too many questions. Therefore proceed with the Palomino project and enjoy the deliverables projected including the growth of you widget line as well as the projected ROI of 5 years bringing great profitability over the 7 year projected life cycle. With the delivery of the Palomino project, Piper’s ability to move forward in developing new advancements on existing technology will give you greater insight into how further the Stargazer project further down the