Mr JA Ramgoolam
NAME:
SUBJECT: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 28th SEPTEMBER 2013
TITLE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT 1
COMPANY:
COMPANY NO.
Table of contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Page 5
Chapter
2
Project management
Page 6
2.1
What is a project management?
Page 6
2.2
The project development stages
Page 6
Chapter
3
Toyota project management
Page 7-8
3.1
Project management at Toyota stamping division
Page 7
3.2
Project management activity plan at Toyota stamping division
Page 7-8
Chapter
4
Toyotas methodology in project management
Page 9-12
4.1
Toyota production system
Page 9
4.2
Reduction of waste
Page 10
4.3
Corporate culture
Page 11
4.4
Toyotas strengths in implementing projects
Page 11
4.5
Toyotas weaknesses in implementing projects
Page 13
4.6
Improving the methodology of implementing projects
Page 13
Chapter
5
Conclusion
Page 13-14
5.1 conclusion Page 13
5.2
Recommendations
Page 13
5.3
Bibliography
Page 14
Chapter 1 Introduction
This assignment stems from the subject project planning and control and within this subject the concept of project management needs to be learnt and by doing so this assignment will help and improve the researchers understanding. The researcher will discuss the concept of what is a project and within this topic the researcher uncovers what is project management and how it contributes to the success of the project planning. There will be a comparison taken from the researchers place of work and to do so the researcher will give a short write up about where the researcher is currently employed and how project activities are carried out in the organisation.
The term Project management is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic
SUBJECT: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 28th SEPTEMBER 2013
TITLE: PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT 1
COMPANY:
COMPANY NO.
Table of contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Page 5
Chapter
2
Project management
Page 6
2.1
What is a project management?
Page 6
2.2
The project development stages
Page 6
Chapter
3
Toyota project management
Page 7-8
3.1
Project management at Toyota stamping division
Page 7
3.2
Project management activity plan at Toyota stamping division
Page 7-8
Chapter
4
Toyotas methodology in project management
Page 9-12
4.1
Toyota production system
Page 9
4.2
Reduction of waste
Page 10
4.3
Corporate culture
Page 11
4.4
Toyotas strengths in implementing projects
Page 11
4.5
Toyotas weaknesses in implementing projects
Page 13
4.6
Improving the methodology of implementing projects
Page 13
Chapter
5
Conclusion
Page 13-14
5.1 conclusion Page 13
5.2
Recommendations
Page 13
5.3
Bibliography
Page 14
Chapter 1 Introduction
This assignment stems from the subject project planning and control and within this subject the concept of project management needs to be learnt and by doing so this assignment will help and improve the researchers understanding. The researcher will discuss the concept of what is a project and within this topic the researcher uncovers what is project management and how it contributes to the success of the project planning. There will be a comparison taken from the researchers place of work and to do so the researcher will give a short write up about where the researcher is currently employed and how project activities are carried out in the organisation.
The term Project management is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic
Bibliography: PMBOK (guide) – pages 31 to 37 What is Project Management Software? – http://www.techopedia.com/definition/13132/project-management-software ways to improve project management performance in your business http://strikingprojectmanagement.com/top-10-ways-to-improve-project-management/ Project Management http://www.pmi.org/About-Us/About-Us-What-is-Project-Management.aspx Toyota Production System http://www.setpointusa.com/lean-automation/toyota-production-system.html Top of Form