Project management is the discipline of planning‚ organizing‚ motivating‚ and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. A project is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time-constrained‚ and often constrained by funding or deliverables)‚[1] undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives‚[2] typically to bring about beneficial change or added value. The temporary nature of projects stands in contrast with business as usual (or operations)‚[3] which are repetitive
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Summary: Agile Logistics‚ a Singapore based warehousing and logistics specialist‚ is a well-recognized third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Agile Logistics has the know-how to power their customers’ supply-chain - delivering intelligent solutions that streamline efficiencies and boost their customers’ bottom line. Agile Logistics wanted to design‚ fabricate and commission a new computer-controlled system for automatic placement‚ storage and retrieval of standardized shipping containers.
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Agile Ports Agile Ports Functional ports over the world handle different cargos of varied quantities and size to complete the international transport chain (Konings‚ Priemus & Nijkamp‚ 2008). The capacity of such ports needs enhancement to minimize operational interruption of their terminals as the containers move in and out the ports. Technological advancements and application of best business practices ensure the operations in the ports are efficient enough to handle the capacities
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Operations Management: Project Management BUS 515- Operations Management Strayer University Prof. Elmer L. Buard December 6‚ 2009 Table of Contents Abstract……………………………….............................................................................3 Introduction……………………………….......................................................................4 Define & describe the traditional project management philosophy...........…................4 Define & describe the New Project Management Theories
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Study 3: Primavera Gets Agile Eustace Langley CIS 525 August-25-2014 Dr. Gideon U. Nwatu Strayer University Case Study 3: Primavera Gets Agile TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………....…..3 Identify the problems with Primavera’s development organization prior to its adoption of agile strategies…………………………………………………………………………………….…….4 Analyze if agile techniques should be considered
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Project Delivery Method The selection of a project delivery method is likely to be influenced by an array of things including – Standard/common practices used by the principal i.e. if the delivery method worked well in the past then why change it. The uniqueness of contracting roles and responsibilities. The level of documentation available before contracts are entered. The difficulty of meeting at a contract price. The lender’s preference (to protect their investment). After thorough comparisons
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www.forrester.com. [1-L29GJM] About Forrester Consulting Forrester Consulting provides independent and objective research-based consulting to help leaders succeed in their organizations. Ranging in scope from a short strategy session to custom projects‚ Forrester’s Consulting services connect you
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America with plants worldwide. It supplied complete systems to many car manufacturers globally. This particular project was the first time that it had supplied components to OEM. Automek was looking forward for more business form OEM if this was successful. Due to increasing cost in the United States‚ Automek was on a lookout for global low-cost source. During its search it came across Agile in India and sent its technical team to assess this potential supplier. The team was satisfied with the facility
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Projects and Project ManagementOrganizational leaders are facing complex challenges through a rapid rate of change in both the technology and government which has then created pressure in new and existing organizations. As a result‚ the traditional structure for managing is giving way to a new form of management (Kerzner‚ 2003). This form is project management. How can this be? Projects have been around since the building of the pyramids (Dobson‚ 2003). In 2650 B.C.‚ the step pyramid was built
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Project - temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product‚ service‚ or result Program -group of related projects managed in a coordinated way Project management -the application of knowledge‚ skills‚ tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements Knowledge areas-key competencies project managers should develop Project portfolio management -involves organizing and managing projects and programs as a portfolio of investments Project management tools and techniques-assist
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