Key Aspects of Project Management for EBTH Global Expansion

PROJECT ACTIVITIES

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................1
1. Producing a detailed Gantt chart........................................................................................1
2. Resourcing options and impact of it on the role of project management (750 words)......4
3. Developing a risk register with mitigation.........................................................................6
4. Process to communicate issues to the board and users.....................................................10
CONCLUSION........................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Cincinnati-based EBTH (Everything but the House) is an online auction estate sales
that is growing rapidly. Digital transformation enabled business to maximize its sales from $8
million to $70 million in 2016. Currently, it operates at a national platform and keen to invest
in an international online platform to boost its sales to $120 million through a global e-
commerce platform. Thus, the current research report aims at discussing key aspects of
project management principles including communication, stakeholder engagement, risk
management and resourcing options for key personnel.
1. Producing a detailed Gantt chart
Project Assumptions
The Project of EBTH Global expansion is expected to take the time duration of 8
months and expected to maximize sales value from $70 million to $120 million by
developing online e-commerce platform.
Key deliverables
 Sales growth
 Aware patrons through advertisement
 Global expansion
 Strong competitive position
 Higher profitability
Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors Total Slack
EBTH Global Expansion
project 226 days 12/11/2017 10/22/2018 0 days
Web service provisional
contract 11 days 12/11/2017 12/25/2017 0 days
Request quotations 4 days 12/11/2017 12/14/2017 0 days
Supplier evaluation matrix 3 days 12/15/2017 12/19/2017 3 0 days
Contract statement of work 2 days 12/20/2017 12/21/2017 4 0 days
Negotiation 5 days 12/15/2017 12/21/2017 3 217 days
Finalizing contracts 2 days 12/22/2017 12/25/2017 4,5 0 days
International website 79 days 12/26/2017 4/13/2018 0 days
Technical specification 8 days 12/26/2017 1/4/2018 7 0 days
Hardware purchase 10 days 1/5/2018 1/18/2018 9 5 days
Software purchase 15 days 1/5/2018 1/25/2018 9 0 days
Software design 22 days 1/26/2018 2/26/2018 10,11 0 days
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