HandiwrenchAssists opening fuel caps and more !

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Project Overview

Project team

Minesh Pandya, Vidoushi Bahadur-SomrahCharles Edwards, Michael Ogunmola

This project is to test to develop a product to assist individuals with weakened wrists and hands opening fuel filler caps on their carsAn initial production run will be scheduled and based on the success of that a main production run will also be scheduled.

The problem!

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The communication between the MD Mr. Pobe and project manager

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Product benefits• Assists individuals with arthritis or weakened hands or wrists.

• Lightweight, sturdy and efficient.

• Easy to store.

• Safe to use day and night. In easy to see colours or with reflective strips.

• Interchangeable tool fitting for a range of tools including a window scraper, polishing disk's or squeegees

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Project scopeIncluded in the project scope is the following;

Evaluate and develop the product design (Fit for purpose, Environmental friendly etc...)Feasibility studyManufacture initial and main production run to test design and marketEnsuring appropriate distributionProduct to be completely manufactured in the UKRigid quality controlProduct warranty, Contracts with retailers and distributors and terms and conditionsProduce a Material Safety Data Sheet

Out of scope

Development of optional modular attachments International considerationsThis product will not be applicable for buses, trucks nor trains.Product will be of no use for individuals without weak hands/arthritis problem.

Project Management Team Structure

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Programme ManagementMr. Pobe

Project Board

Senior User MD Mr. Pobe’s

Mum

ExecutiveMrs. Jones and

Mr. Stevens

Senior supplier

Mr. Smith

Project AssuranceMr. C. Edwards, Ms. V. B-Somrah, Mr. M. Ogunmola

Project ManagerMr. Minesh Pandya

Project Support

Mr. C.E, Ms. V. B, Mr. M.O

Each role as defined in the organisational structure has a set of clearly defined responsibilities, goals and authorities.

Each role is assigned to their associated roles and responsibilities are allocated to the designated member of the project team.

As this project is a small-scaled project, the project management team structure will not require a team manager.

For flexibility purpose, multiple roles will be assigned to the same set of people. For example, the project assurance team members will also undertake the role of the project support.

Project PID Contents

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Quality approachPath to Quality External to

project

Stage Quality Plan

Customer’s Quality Expectation

Project Quality Plan

Product description and quality criteria

Work Package

Quality Control

ISO

Quality Policy

QMS

Assurance

Acceptance Criteria

Project Approach

Project Assurance

Quality Log

Stage Quality Plan

Customer’s Quality Expectation

Project Quality Plan

Product description and quality criteria

Work Package

Acceptance Criteria

Project Approach

Project Assurance

Quality Log

Quality Policy

QMS

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

• Quality is an important part in delivering the right product to its customers.

• Pobe & Sons existing QMS and ISO 9000 certifications form an overarching quality strategy, defining the quality assurance approach.

• Customers’ expectations of quality are determined in the project product Description and are a starting point from which the quality management can be created.

• An overarching quality management system will be implemented to ensure the product is fit for purpose and also the project is efficient.

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Project RiskRisk Management procedure will be implemented, comprising of the following five steps:

Identify

AccessPlan

Implement

Communicate

The first four steps are sequential, with the “Communicate” step running in parallel because the findings of any of the other steps may need to be communicated prior to the completion of the overall process.

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Project controlThis project will follow Prince2 methodology with stages as defined below;

Stage 1: Project Initiation – End stage assessment

Stage 2: Design & prototyping process – End stage assessment

Stage 3: Initial manufacturing Process - End stage assessment

Stage 4: Main manufacturing Process - End stage assessment

Stage 5: Distribution and sales review process – End of stage assessment

Stage 6: Project close

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Project planning

Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11

Stage 1 - Project Initiation 34 Days

Stage 2 - Design & Prototyping Process 16 Days

Stage 3 - Initial Manufacturing Process 29 Days

Stage 4 - Main Manufacturing Process 63 Days  

Stage 5 - Distribution and Sales Review Process 9 Days

   Closing a Project  

The project has initially been planned to the following timescale.

It will be scheduled to take advantage of seasonal spare capacity within Pobe & Sons, and start in early May

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Any questions?