Implementation of an ERP solution for Woolworths Limited

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management: Implementation of an ERP solution for the operational success of
Woolworths Limited
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Table of Contents
Project charter..................................................................................................................................2
Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
1. Selection of the project topic.......................................................................................................4
2. Background of the case project....................................................................................................5
3. Project delivery method...............................................................................................................5
3.1 Project delivery speed............................................................................................................5
3.3 Cost control............................................................................................................................7
4. Evaluation and recommendation of Financial contract type.......................................................8
4.1 Project delivery speed............................................................................................................8
4.2 Cost control............................................................................................................................9
4.3 Quality work..........................................................................................................................9
4.4 Risk/Hazard sharing.............................................................................................................10
5. Best recommended procurement method..................................................................................11
5.1 Project delivery speed..........................................................................................................11
5.2 Quality work........................................................................................................................11
5.3 Selection flexibility..............................................................................................................12
6. Development of risk management plan.....................................................................................13
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................15
References......................................................................................................................................17

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Project charter
Title of the project Implementation of an ERP solution for the
operational success of Woolworths Limited
Project details In order to resolve the functional and
operational challenges the company is focused
to design and implement an ERP system. The
ERP system will help the company to obtain
competitive advantages and commercial
revenue.
Scope The scope of the project is to identify the
possible risks that Woolworths Limited is
constantly facing due to operational and
functional lack.
Deliverables  Improved productivity
 Increased business efficiency
 Reduced streamline process
Risks and issues  Technical risks
 Lack of skills and knowledge of the
experts
 Improper usage of PM tools and
techniques
 Inaccurate resource, time and cost

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management
Assumptions  The project will take around 4 months to
design and implement the ERP solution
 The net time assumed for the successful
completion of the project is $80,000
 The scope of the project is to improve the
business efficiency, productivity by
decreasing the cost and streamlining
processes
Financial assumptions It is expected that the project will be
accomplished considering the functional and
non functional within the budget of $80,000
Milestones schedule Activities Target dates
Project initiation
phase
12/1/2019-20/1/2019
Project planning
period
18/1/2019-22/1/2019
Project design and
execution
20/1/2019-30/2/2019
Project monitoring
and control
2/3/2019-30/3/2019
Project closure 4/4/2019-24/4/2019