PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Offering three levels of project management or product support. With over 20 years of managing projects, while simultaneously working operations roles in the organization, I have learned that the following three project management work best: (1) FastTrack (R&R) (2) New Product Introduction (3) Project Management Institute (PMI) framework.
FAST-TRACK (Low complexity projects)
Immediate focus on Requirements and Risk. If you identify all your requirements and mitigate your risks you’ve significantly improved your odds for success. Typical tools and processes used are the document analysis, requirements table, risk assessment and action plan. Depending on the complexity of the project we’re looking at hours to days to implement. Small projects can be completed in one day. This is truly a wise investment.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT KAIZAN
An effective process to use for project management for addressing major constraints or problems. Events usually occur over a three-to-five days preceded by a planning phase. Possible events are: Rapid planning, ramp-up production prior to project handoff to operations, problem solving, emergency risk mitigation, fast-tracking the schedule, supplier and customer integration.
NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION (NPI) Low to Medium Complexity Projects
NPI incorporates a multi-phased checklist that can be used by the team. The team selects the tasks as it relates to the complexity of the project. It’s a great tool to use for leading the team, during meetings and visits from customers and suppliers. The template can be modified for the requirements of an organization. The template includes, project charter, multi-phase task checklist, RACI chart, stakeholder analysis, risk analysis, action log, issues log, and lessons learned.
NPI Project Phases
Phase 1 Project/Product Evaluation
Phase 2 Pre-production Planning
Phase 3 Production readiness (1) Compliance and quality (2) Purchasing (3) Facilities (4) Work area
Phase 4 First part/product completion and validation
Phase 5 First lot
Project Management Institute (PMI) Framework Medium to high complex projects
