1. Pedro Gonzalez Kyle Grube Sean Kwedar

2.  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.

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

4.  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)

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

7.  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

8.  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%)

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

11. 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

12. Job TitleHours ExpectedTotal Salary Project Manager1300 hours @ $182.30/h$236,990.00 Business Analyst80 hours @ $45/h$3,600.00 Sr. Software Engineer480 hours @ $90/h$43,200.00 Software Engineer480 hours @ $75/h$36,000.00 Sr. Computer Tech600 hours @ $75/h$45,000.00 Computer Tech600 hours @ $45/h$27,000.00 System Tester 180 hours @ $35/h$2,800.00 System Tester 280 hours @ $35/h$2,800.00 Computer Techs(10 month service)$105,000.00 Total Cost: $502,390

13. # RFID tagsPrice of RFID tags 1,000,000 @.25$250,000.00 Equipment NameQuantityTotal Price Stationary RFID readers10 @ $400$4,000.00 Hand-held RFID readers20 @ $150$3,000.00 Servers3 @ $5061.41$15,184.23 Wireless Access Points5 @ $190.04$950.20 Workstations2 @ $3150$6,300.00 Total Cost: $29,434.43

14. LaborCost Project Manager$236,990.00 Business Analyst$3,600.00 Sr. Software Engineer$43,200.00 Software Engineer$36,000.00 Sr. Computer Tech$45,000.00 Computer Tech$27,000.00 System Tester 1$2,800.00 System Tester 2$2,800.00 Computer Techs (Service & Maintenance)$105,000.00 MaterialsCost RFID Chips (1 million)$250,000.00 EquipmentCost Stationary RFID readers$4,000.00 Hand-held RFID readers$3,000.00 Servers$15,184.23 Wireless Access Points$950.20 Workstations$6,300.00 DocumentationCost Reports, Manuals, Drawings$1,300.00 OverheadCost 3% of Above Costs ( $892,974.43 )$26,789.23 Contingency$50,000.00 Profit$194,320 Total Cost of Project$1,054,233.66

15. Score all criteria on a scale from 1 (Low) to 10 (High) Evaluation Criteria Weight AScore BPoints A x BComments 1. Approach3010300 Great approach to problem 2. Experience 308240 Well qualified and experienced staffs 3. Price309270 Second best price among the proposals 4. Schedule10770 Schedule is reasonable Total100 880

16.  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

17.  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

18. 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)

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

20.  People  Capital  Information

21. 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

22. Task NameCostDurationStartFinish Auto Inc Project$1,008,258.40377 daysThu 12/1/11Fri 5/10/13 Profit$1,008,258.40377 daysThu 12/1/11Fri 5/10/13 Project Management$708,818.40158 daysThu 12/1/11Mon 7/9/12 Intiate Project$3,200.001 dayThu 12/1/11 System Analysis$5,795.0010 daysFri 12/2/11Thu 12/15/11 System Design$79,432.5260 daysFri 12/16/11Thu 3/8/12 System Development$320,307.0812 daysThu 3/8/12Fri 3/23/12 System Integratiaon & Test$63,632.3070 daysMon 3/26/12Fri 6/29/12 System Training$6,024.306 daysMon 7/2/12Mon 7/9/12 System Service & Maintenance$105,120.00219 daysTue 7/10/12Fri 5/10/13

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

24.  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

25.  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