Case Study ECO Trans
Case Study 2: Analysis of ECO-Trans Project
Jose Rodriguez
Sothern New Hampshire University
Professor Steven Coleman
Project Definition
Astrid Varga, the project manager of ECO-Trans, a European-based company renowned for its efforts to cut down fuel cost and to reduce C02 emissions. The firm deals with the provision of “driver aide” systems that are used in land transport equipment such as trains, buses, and transport vehicles. The EC0-Stream company carries out the analysis of the current route of buses and trains, including scheduling arrival time, and advising the operator on techniques like gear or notch or when to break or coast to save on fuel. The prime client is Sunshine Rail Transit (SRT) – a light rail commuter company owning 53 locomotives. SRT wants ECO-Trans to install ECO-Stream systems in all the 53 locomotives.
Project Schedule and Cost Management
SRT expects of Varga to work on a sophisticated project plan to make, install, and calibrate the ECO-Stream. The plan has two main phases: the installation and assessment of trial equipment to ascertain the best configuration of the system, while the second is committed to the installation of ECO-Stream modules and equipment on the whole SRT light rail locomotives.
To effectively implement the 15-months schedule, Varga planned the following:
Nov 2012: Initiation of project.
April 2013: Full system test on North Central line and documentation of results
May 2013: Confirmation of funding by state transportation authorities and SRT.
June 2013: Equipment implementation for central control room
Sept 2013: Equipping the first phase of locomotives with the system
Jan 2014: Equipping the whole fleet with ECO-Stream system
Feb 2014: Complete end user training
This milestone was successful, although some main computer components were defective and were on their way back to the supplier for replacement. Varga’s manager and John Schaller – the Project Sponsor – are putting her under
Jose Rodriguez
Sothern New Hampshire University
Professor Steven Coleman
Project Definition
Astrid Varga, the project manager of ECO-Trans, a European-based company renowned for its efforts to cut down fuel cost and to reduce C02 emissions. The firm deals with the provision of “driver aide” systems that are used in land transport equipment such as trains, buses, and transport vehicles. The EC0-Stream company carries out the analysis of the current route of buses and trains, including scheduling arrival time, and advising the operator on techniques like gear or notch or when to break or coast to save on fuel. The prime client is Sunshine Rail Transit (SRT) – a light rail commuter company owning 53 locomotives. SRT wants ECO-Trans to install ECO-Stream systems in all the 53 locomotives.
Project Schedule and Cost Management
SRT expects of Varga to work on a sophisticated project plan to make, install, and calibrate the ECO-Stream. The plan has two main phases: the installation and assessment of trial equipment to ascertain the best configuration of the system, while the second is committed to the installation of ECO-Stream modules and equipment on the whole SRT light rail locomotives.
To effectively implement the 15-months schedule, Varga planned the following:
Nov 2012: Initiation of project.
April 2013: Full system test on North Central line and documentation of results
May 2013: Confirmation of funding by state transportation authorities and SRT.
June 2013: Equipment implementation for central control room
Sept 2013: Equipping the first phase of locomotives with the system
Jan 2014: Equipping the whole fleet with ECO-Stream system
Feb 2014: Complete end user training
This milestone was successful, although some main computer components were defective and were on their way back to the supplier for replacement. Varga’s manager and John Schaller – the Project Sponsor – are putting her under
References: An Introduction to Project Management: Bureau of Reclamation. http://www.usbr.gov (2003). Project Management Guidebook: Empowering Managers to Succeed. Project Management Methodology Guidelines: Project Management Methodology & Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Successful Projects. Chandler. Arizona.