Pedro Gonzalez Kyle Grube Sean Kwedar

 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.

 Radio Frequency Identification ◦ Smart tags that can be used for tracking.

 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)

 Implement RFID “smart tags”  Track containers movement  Create a database  Train all employees

 Submitted on August 1 st, 2011  Included approach  Project Constraints ◦ completion date May 17 th, 2013 ◦ Everything should be outsourced ◦ Training should be available to employees ◦ Service system for 10 months  Reports must be submitted every month

 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%)

 ABC Corporation – Towson, MD ◦ Ranked top tech companies in the world  Problem  Solution  Benefit  Objectives  Experience  Schedule  Costs

Task NameDurationStartFinish Auto Inc Project377 daysThu 12/1/11Fri 5/10/13 Profit377 daysThu 12/1/11Fri 5/10/13 Project Management158 daysThu 12/1/11Mon 7/9/12 Intiate Project1 dayThu 12/1/11 Develop Team Organization1 dayThu 12/1/11 System Analysis10 daysFri 12/2/11Thu 12/15/11 System Design60 daysFri 12/16/11Thu 3/8/12 System Development12 daysThu 3/8/12Fri 3/23/12 System Integration & Test70 daysMon 3/26/12Fri 6/29/12 System Training6 daysMon 7/2/12Mon 7/9/12 Project Wrap Up1 dayMon 7/9/12 System Service & Maintenance219 daysTue 7/10/12Fri 5/10/13 Service and Maintenance219 daysTue 7/10/12Fri 5/10/13

Job TitleHours ExpectedTotal Salary Project Manager1300 $182.30/h$236, Business Analyst80 $45/h$3, Sr. Software Engineer480 $90/h$43, Software Engineer480 $75/h$36, Sr. Computer Tech600 $75/h$45, Computer Tech600 $45/h$27, System Tester 180 $35/h$2, System Tester 280 $35/h$2, Computer Techs(10 month service)$105, Total Cost: $502,390

# RFID tagsPrice of RFID tags Equipment NameQuantityTotal Price Stationary RFID $400$4, Hand-held RFID $150$3, $ $15, Wireless Access $190.04$ $3150$6, Total Cost: $29,434.43

LaborCost Project Manager$236, Business Analyst$3, Sr. Software Engineer$43, Software Engineer$36, Sr. Computer Tech$45, Computer Tech$27, System Tester 1$2, System Tester 2$2, Computer Techs (Service & Maintenance)$105, MaterialsCost RFID Chips (1 million)$250, EquipmentCost Stationary RFID readers$4, Hand-held RFID readers$3, Servers$15, Wireless Access Points$ Workstations$6, DocumentationCost Reports, Manuals, Drawings$1, OverheadCost 3% of Above Costs ( $892, )$26, Contingency$50, Profit$194,320 Total Cost of Project$1,054,233.66

Score all criteria on a scale from 1 (Low) to 10 (High) Evaluation Criteria Weight AScore BPoints A x BComments 1. Approach Great approach to problem 2. Experience Well qualified and experienced staffs 3. Price Second best price among the proposals 4. Schedule10770 Schedule is reasonable Total

 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

 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

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)

 Develop team  System Analysis  System Design  System Development  Integration and tests  Training  Monitor and Service System

 People  Capital  Information

RiskImpact Likelihood of Occurrence (L, M, H) Degree of Impact (L, M, H) Action Trigger ResponsibilityReponse Plan Cost of Materials Rise - Cost of Project will rise. LM 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 MH Make detailed reports of work completed Project Manager -Employees work overtime -Hire more resources Training Problems -Employees cannot grasp system LH Make a dummied down GUI for non tech users Sr. Software Engineer -Recreate a more simplified GUI Hardware Malfunctions - Project Life extended LMTest each piece of hardware before installing into the system Sr. Computer Tech -Exchange hardware ASAP

Task NameCostDurationStartFinish Auto Inc Project$1,008, daysThu 12/1/11Fri 5/10/13 Profit$1,008, daysThu 12/1/11Fri 5/10/13 Project Management$708, daysThu 12/1/11Mon 7/9/12 Intiate Project$3, dayThu 12/1/11 System Analysis$5, daysFri 12/2/11Thu 12/15/11 System Design$79, daysFri 12/16/11Thu 3/8/12 System Development$320, daysThu 3/8/12Fri 3/23/12 System Integratiaon & Test$63, daysMon 3/26/12Fri 6/29/12 System Training$6, daysMon 7/2/12Mon 7/9/12 System Service & Maintenance$105, daysTue 7/10/12Fri 5/10/13

 Reconfirmation of plan  Assess the performance of the tasks ◦ Take corrective actions  Keep project team motivated

 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

 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