In this essay I am asked to review and assess the case study of the Woody 2000 project. The concept of the project was simple enough‚ expand the workspace in order to increase productivity and remain competitive within the surrounding area without having to move to a different location. The initial project‚ I feel was not well conceived at all. I feel that the time spent actually planning out who’s‚ where’s and why’s would have benefited the company’s efforts and efficiency dramatically. What
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PROJECT WOODY 2000 BACKGROUND Customs and Woodworking Company base its activity on furniture manufacturing‚ custom millwork and hardwood importing. It is a family owned and managed company employing approximately 850 employees including Head Office staff and a manufacturing site staff in Someplace‚ BC. Yearly the total assets were $181million‚ $93.25 million in sales with net earnings of $6.54 million. Considering a mini-boom in commercial construction observed with the possibility of an airport
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the Woody 2000 Project b. Purpose of the report and proposal c. Qualifications statement of the author d. Basis for Project Management Manual Background on the Woody 2000 project a. Company overview with brief description of key personnel b. Products and services provided by the company c. History of proposed expansion d. Approved financial commitments for the proposed Woody 2000 project e. Background on contractor acquisition f. History of design phase g. Background on project close
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WOODYS 2000 PROJECT - OUTLINE 1.0 Introduction: The Woody 2000 project came up as a result of a mini boom in commercial construction activities and the intention of the management of Woody’s (real name Custom woodworking Company) to cash in on the opportunity by improving production efficiency by expanding their existing manufacturing space by 25%‚including computer controlled automation‚ improving the facilities by adding air conditioning‚ a dust free paint / finishing shop with additional compressor
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I. Project Concept and Strategy A. Was the Woody 2000 project well conceived? Give reasons for your opinion. Answer: Yes‚ because before they plan the project‚ they considered first the advantages and disadvantages of expanding their location and enumerated the risk that they will be encounter if they pursue relocating their business. B. What were Woody’s real objectives that could and should have been articulated? Answer: To improve the production efficiency of the company via computer
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PROJECT PROPOSAL Part I [Executive Summary] Part II [Background] Part III [Objective] Part IV [Overview of the Approach to be Taken] Part V [Detailed Statement of the Work] Part VI [Time and Cost Statement] Part VII [Appendices] Part I [Executive Summary] As part of week 6 assignment “Project Proposal” of module1 [Intro to Project Management]‚ author have studied the case study of Widemen (n.d.) “Woody 2000 project” and propose a solutions to eliminate such problems
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KMGT-680-2A: Introduction to Production Management WEEK 6 ASSIGNMENT H00031911 WOODY 2000 PROJECT PROPOSAL 1.0 INTRODUCTION We are a company specialized in project Management in industrial and manufacturing estates. We have a project team that is able to meet up with the needs of our clients. Our team is made up of professionals and we have a reputation of success built over the years. Woody is a wood work company with a good reputation and good track record. The company have loyal and committed
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Executive Summary “The Woody Project” is to expand the production floor of The Custom Woodworking Company by 25% with a budget of $17 million within an 18 month timeframe wherein a semi-automatic production train will be designed and implemented along with other amities to increase production at the quality expected by the stakeholders and their cliental. Background The Custom Woodworking Company established in 1954 produces custom furniture and cabinets to order out of Industrial Estates‚
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Week 4 - Hand-in Assignment- Final Project Proposal 1. Background Woodworking Company‚ plans on expanding its current factory floor for additional 25% of existent floor area to meet new required capacity. 2. Objectives The main goal of the expansion project is to install a new semi-automatic production train including‚ air conditioning and dust free paint and finishing shop with additional compressor capacity. 3. Statement of Work In order to successfully
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Custom Woodworking Company—Woody 2000 Case Study Summarize the Case The Custom Woodworking Company is a small-to-medium sized custom furniture and cabinet making company located in Someplace‚ British Columbia. It is represented by Ron Carpenter‚ CEO‚ his wife Emelia Carpenter‚ the president and their son
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