University Project: Management Plan for Caffeine Bean Café Shop

This project management assignment presents a detailed plan for establishing a successful coffee shop, the Caffeine Bean Café Shop. The project encompasses various phases, starting with initiation, which includes research, business case development, and defining project vision. The planning phase focuses on site selection, registration, supplier identification, and marketing strategies. The execution phase covers building modifications, equipment installation, and adherence to local regulations. Finally, the project closure phase involves post-project review and stakeholder sign-off. The assignment includes a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) outlining tasks and a Gantt chart illustrating the project schedule, along with a bibliography of relevant project management resources. The scope statement defines project goals, requirements, and constraints, ensuring a well-defined and profitable coffee shop venture.

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Project management
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

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1. Work breakdown structure
WBS Task Name
0 Caffeine Bean Café Shop
1 Initiation phase
1.1 Research the coffee business
1.2 Business case development
1.3 Identifying total cost of the project
1.4 Undertaking proper feasibility study
1.5 Establishment of project charter
1.6 Defining the vision of the project
1.7 Appointing team members
1.8 Milestone 1: Completion of initiation phase
2 Planning phase
2.1 Finding the right location for the café
2.2 Registering the business
2.3 Getting licenses
2.4 Finding the best suppliers
2.5 Determining competitors
2.6 Designing the floor plan
2.7 Hiring accountant and other needed team members
2.8 Getting local help for funding
2.9 Identifying suppliers
2.10 Identifying vendors
2.11 Marketing of the shop
2.12 Determining breakeven point
2.13 Milestone 2: Completion of the planning phase
3 Execution phase
3.1 Location determined
3.2 Taking rent in the building

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3.3 Interior designing of the buildings
3.4 Using electrical equipment as well as air conditioning
3.5 Using cables for wiring
3.6 Undertaking the work of painting
3.7 Setting freezer
3.8 Creating shelves
3.9 Setting proper utensils in the kitchen
3.10 Equipment for servicing
3.11 Proper backup generator
3.12 Availability of internet connection
3.13 Completion of tenant improvements
3.14 Purchasing coffee makers, mixers, cups etc
3.15 Purchasing signage and menus
3.16 Buying music system
3.17 Ordering supplies for inventory
3.18 Meeting local regulations for commercial establishment, fire safety regulations
as well as code enforcements
3.19 Opening a business account
3.20 Milestone 3: Completion of execution phase
4 Project closure phase
4.1 Post project review
4.2 Stakeholder sign off
4.3 Documentation
4.4 Releasing resources
4.5 Milestone 4: Completion of closure phase

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2. Project schedule (Gantt chart)
Figure 1: Gantt chart

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(Source: Created by Author)

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