The Toronto Sun and Caribana Case Study Project
QMDS400
The Toronto Sun and Caribana
Case Study Project
Content
1. Objective 3
2. Work Breakdown Strcture 3
3. Specific Activities 3
4. Milestones 5
5. Dependent Relationship & Legs 5
6. RACI chart 6
7. Scheduling 11
7.1 Estimation of Most Likely Case Duration 11
7.2 Durations of Added Tasks 11
7.3 Critical Path 12
7.4 ES, EF, LS, LF & Slack 13
8. Gantt Chart & Network Diagram 17
8.1 Gantt Chart 17
8.2 Network Diagram Overall Structure 17
9. Most Likely case & Worse Cae Time Estimation 18
10. Compressing Schedule 18
Appendix
1. Work Assignment 19
2. Most Likely Times Schedule MS files
3. Worst Case Schedule MS files
4. Compressed Schedule MS files
1. Objective
The project of Toronto Sun company is to host the Caribana Festival by complete series of activites from the praparation to the implementation, such as , planning, float design, float construction, Entertainment, vounteer management and parade day management.
The objective is to manage and control the project easily, systamatically and professionally. The project stages, schedule, responsible people and departments can be difined clearly and is convinent to trace each activies and stages, with a whole picture of the project.
2. Work Breakdown Strcture
3. Specific Activities
Reflection on the task
Research
Meet with Presso
Contact FMC
Confirm discussion with Presso
Define selection criteria
Obtain a list of approved vendors
Call the contractor
Rate and choose the contractor
Choose the flatbed truck and driver
Review and brainstorm
Meet with design department
Receive the draft design
Review and return the draft
Re-drafting
Final approval by Presso
Purchase the materials
Prepare the major pieces of the float
Brainstorm ideas and scope out potential talent
Contact potential entertainer
Discussion with Presso
Confirm and sign contract with
The Toronto Sun and Caribana
Case Study Project
Content
1. Objective 3
2. Work Breakdown Strcture 3
3. Specific Activities 3
4. Milestones 5
5. Dependent Relationship & Legs 5
6. RACI chart 6
7. Scheduling 11
7.1 Estimation of Most Likely Case Duration 11
7.2 Durations of Added Tasks 11
7.3 Critical Path 12
7.4 ES, EF, LS, LF & Slack 13
8. Gantt Chart & Network Diagram 17
8.1 Gantt Chart 17
8.2 Network Diagram Overall Structure 17
9. Most Likely case & Worse Cae Time Estimation 18
10. Compressing Schedule 18
Appendix
1. Work Assignment 19
2. Most Likely Times Schedule MS files
3. Worst Case Schedule MS files
4. Compressed Schedule MS files
1. Objective
The project of Toronto Sun company is to host the Caribana Festival by complete series of activites from the praparation to the implementation, such as , planning, float design, float construction, Entertainment, vounteer management and parade day management.
The objective is to manage and control the project easily, systamatically and professionally. The project stages, schedule, responsible people and departments can be difined clearly and is convinent to trace each activies and stages, with a whole picture of the project.
2. Work Breakdown Strcture
3. Specific Activities
Reflection on the task
Research
Meet with Presso
Contact FMC
Confirm discussion with Presso
Define selection criteria
Obtain a list of approved vendors
Call the contractor
Rate and choose the contractor
Choose the flatbed truck and driver
Review and brainstorm
Meet with design department
Receive the draft design
Review and return the draft
Re-drafting
Final approval by Presso
Purchase the materials
Prepare the major pieces of the float
Brainstorm ideas and scope out potential talent
Contact potential entertainer
Discussion with Presso
Confirm and sign contract with