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Project Plan



Cynthia Mocek
Josefina Romero






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Table of Contents


1 Introduction
Purpose
Project Scope
Executive Summary
Project Background and Objectives
Project Critical Success Factors
Key Deliverables and Milestones
Constraints and Dependencies
2 Scope Statement
Scope of this Project
Solution Overview
Project Deliverables Overview
High Level Milestone Plan (HLMP)
Assumptions




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Project Name: NuFridge
Project Manager: Cynthia Mocek and Josefina Romero



Project Plan Document

1 Introduction
Purpose
The goal is to build a prototype of a product that exceeds customer expectations of the current
market and ultimately to secure more market share.


Project Scope
The project must be completed in 12 months with a budget of $400,000 and will be designed
strictly for household usage.


Executive Summary
The company will design and build a refrigerator for household use by utilizing multiple vendors
on a $400,000 budget. A working prototype will be completed 6 months into the project and the
final prototype will be delivered at the 12-month mark. Stakeholders include Sears, researchers,
product designers, suppliers, and focus groups.


Project Background and Objectives
This project is ultimately being undertaken to secure more market share for Sears by delivering a
product that exceeds customer expectations.


Project Critical Success Factors
The following factors are critical to the success of the project:
! User friendly
! Energy efficient
! Affordable for target market


Key Deliverables and Milestones
The following deliverables and milestones will be completed and met within the project time
period.
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Key Deliverables Key Milestones
Market Research Results Market Research Complete
Product Design Product Design Complete
Assembled Prototype First Prototype Complete
Focus Group & Regulators Test
Results
Focus Group & Regulator
Testing Complete
Final Prototype Assembled Final Prototype Complete



Constraints and Dependencies
The project is constrained by:
! Market research and product designers time tables
! Suppliers material availability
! Vendors production availability

The project depends on:
! Market research team expertise
! Product designers
! Focus group

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2 Scope Statement
Scope of this Project
The company will produce a working prototype refrigerator designed for household use. The
project will be completed within a 12 month time frame using the provided budget of $400,000.
Mass production and marketing plans will not be developed by the project team.


Solution Overview
The refrigerator specifications are as follows:
! 69 inches tall
! Have an overall capacity of 28 cu ft.
! Stainless steel finish
! Gallon capacity french doors
! Ice & water dispenser
! Touch screen temperature control
! Two freezer drawers with adjustable shelves and spacing
! LED refrigerator and freezer lighting
! Wheels for easy movement with childproof locks


Project Deliverables Overview

Key Deliverables
Market Research Results
Product Design
Assembled Prototype
Focus Group & Regulators Test
Results
Final Prototype Assembled


High Level Milestone Plan (HLMP)
The deliverables and milestones for the project include:



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Deliverables Milestones
Material Research Recommendation Report Complete Materials Research Recommendation report
Electronic Parts and Technology Research Report Complete Electronic Parts and Technology Research
Report
Competitor Research Report Complete Competitor Research Report
Product Outer Casing Design Complete Product Outer Casing Design
Product Shelving and Interior Design Complete Product Shelving and Interior Design
Product Filtration and Ice System Design Complete Product Filtration and Ice System
Design
Electronics/Technology Product Design Complete Electronics/Technology Product Design
Supplier Comparison Report Complete Supplier Comparison Report
Parts Procurement Parts Procured
Parts Assembly for First Prototype First Prototype Complete
Focus Group Testing Report Focus Group Testing Report Complete
Regulator Testing Report Regulator Testing Report Complete
Final Prototype Design Final Prototype Complete
Final Prototype Retest Results Final Prototype Testing Complete
Final Prototype Regulator Approvals Final Prototype approved by Regulators


The work breakdown structure for this project is as follows:

Research
o Materials
o Electronics
o Competitors
Product Design
o Outer Casing
o Shelving
o Filtration
o Electronics
Procurement
o Identify Suppliers
o Procure Supplies
Assembly
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Testing
o Focus Groups
o Regulators
Final Prototype
o Redesign
o Reassemble
o Regulation Approvals



Assumptions
The following are the project teams assumptions:
! Full access to supporting teams
! Teams will provide us with correct information
! Stakeholders will be cooperative