Bulk Fodder Storage System (BFSS)

This document provides an overview of the Bulk Fodder Storage System (BFSS) project, including details about the stakeholders involved, the mission, goals, and objectives of the project, and the constraints and impact on the system design. The project aims to provide drought assistance to the Warrego catchment in Queensland. The document also discusses the compliance with industry standards, government policies, and safety regulations.

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Bulk Fodder Storage System (BFSS)
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Bulk Fodder Storage System (BFSS)
Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
Major Stakeholder Activity...................................................................................................................2
State Government..............................................................................................................................2
Local Government.............................................................................................................................2
Graziers/Property Owners.................................................................................................................2
Property Owners & Graziers Association, Warrego..........................................................................2
Indigenous Community.....................................................................................................................3
Local Centrelink Staff.......................................................................................................................3
Residents...........................................................................................................................................3
Project Team......................................................................................................................................3
Mission, Goals, and Objectives.............................................................................................................7
Mission Statement.............................................................................................................................7
Goals & Objectives............................................................................................................................7
Constraints & Impact.............................................................................................................................7
Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................7
References.............................................................................................................................................9
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Introduction
Bulk Fodder Storage System (BFSS) is a project that is funded through the drought assistance
measures of Queensland (Doman, 2018). The system will provide the capability for holding
fodder for the properties located in the Warrego catchment and Murweh shire. It will include
building, shelters, staffing, vehicles, and appropriate staffing. The system will provide relief
for the farmers and graziers and is one of the initial systems that will be delivered of such a
kind. The report includes the stakeholder details for the project along with the mission, goals,
objectives, and constraints.
Major Stakeholder Activity
State Government
It is the stakeholder group that will be primarily interested in the financial areas of the
project. The stakeholders will also wish to know the details of local employment and the
impact of the project on the same. Regular progress reporting will be essential to understand
the satisfaction levels of the property owners (Vuorinen & Martinsuo, 2018). Liaison staff or
a team of five members will be appointed by the stakeholder to monitor the operations. The
stakeholder group will also involve media to promote the project in the state.
Local Government
The stakeholder group will make sure that the compliance and adherence towards the local
standards and plans is maintained throughout the project. They will also be interested in the
local employment and progress reporting (Missonier & Loufrani-Fedida, 2014).
Graziers/Property Owners
The stakeholder group will be the prime users of the system and will want the system to be
flexible and easy to use. They also wish to inquire about the degree of input that they will
have. The stakeholder group will also wish to be a part of the support team for the project.
Property Owners & Graziers Association, Warrego
The primary area of interest for the stakeholder group will be the technical aspect of the
system. The weather protection at the site, smooth movement of all the vehicle types, and
fodder movement guidelines will be provided by the stakeholder. Risk minimization,
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communication set-up, electricity, and one-year supply of fodder for the catchment area will
be the areas of interest and guidelines (Eskerod, Huemann & Ringhofer, 2015).
Indigenous Community
The community will want to make sure that there is no risk of fire that may emerge and will
also wish to know about the developments. The stakeholder group will also request that there
are no night operation conducted without needed urgency and additional fodder supplies are
reserved (Schneider & Hadani, 2014).
Local Centrelink Staff
The stakeholder group will be interested in the long-term trainings and will also wish to know
about the certifications that will be provided.
Residents
The stakeholder group will be concerned about the noise and the overall safety conditions.
They will also wish to be considered on priority for the jobs and will wish to be given priority
to the commercial businesses.
Project Team
The team will incorporate the Project Manager and several other staff members that will carry
out the project and will have a keen interest in the project (Bosse & Coughlan, 2016).
I
D
Stakeholder
(Individual,
Group, or
Organization)
Representative Category Comments/
Rationale
Level of
Influence
Level of
Interest
Stakeholder
Managemen
t
1 State
Government
State
Government
Representative
Category
1
Liaison staff or
a team of five
members will be
appointed by the
stakeholder to
monitor the
operations. The
stakeholder
group will also
involve media to
High High Progress
reporting to
the
stakeholder
group on a
weekly
basis and
conduction
of weekly
meetings
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promote the
project in the
state.
2 Local
Government
Local
Government
Representative
Category
1
Ensure that
adherence and
compliance
towards
standards is
maintained
High High Progress
reporting to
the
stakeholder
group on a
weekly
basis and
conduction
of weekly
meetings.
Compliance
reports will
also be
shared with
the
stakeholder
3 Graziers/Property
Owner
Leader of the
Graziers
Association
Category
1
They will
provide their
expectations and
requirements
from the system.
Moderate High Communica
tion on the
progress
and
achievemen
ts, group
discussions
and one-on-
one
discussions
to
understand
the
requirement
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s
4 Property Owners
& Graziers
Association,
Warrego
Secretary/
Manager
Category
2
The weather
protection at the
site, smooth
movement of all
the vehicle
types, and
fodder
movement
guidelines will
be provided by
the stakeholder
along with risk,
electricity, and
communication
management.
High Moderate Communica
tion on the
progress
and
achievemen
ts, group
discussions
and one-on-
one
discussions
to
understand
the
requirement
s
5 Indigenous
Community
Secretary/
Manager
Category
2
They will want
to be ensured
that there will
no fire risks and
would like to be
kept involved in
the project.
Moderate Moderate Communica
tion on the
progress
and
achievemen
ts, group
discussions
and one-on-
one
discussions
to
understand
the
requirement
s
6 Local Centrelink
Staff
Secretary/
Manager
Category
2
The stakeholder
group will be
interested in the
Moderate High Communica
tion on the
progress
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long-term
trainings and
will also wish to
know about the
certifications
that will be
provided.
and
achievemen
ts, group
discussions
and one-on-
one
discussions
to
understand
the
requirement
s
7 Residents Local
Representative
Category
1
The stakeholder
group will
provide their
comments and
feedback along
with the
information that
will assist the
project team to
carry out the
project
activities.
High High Communica
tion on the
progress
and
achievemen
ts, group
discussions
and one-on-
one
discussions
to
understand
the
requirement
s
8 Project Team Project Manager Category
2
The project
team will carry
out the
management
and execution of
the project
Moderate Moderate Internal
meetings
and
discussions,
progress
reports
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Mission, Goals, and Objectives
Mission Statement
The Bulk Fodder Storage System (BFSS) will support the QLD portion of the Warrego
catchment during the drought conditions. The Graziers, Property Owners, and the Residents
will benefit from the system.
Goals & Objectives
The goal of the project is to successfully set-up the Bulk Fodder Storage System (BFSS) to
ensure drought assistance measures are put in place.
The BFSS shall maintain compliance towards the local standards and regulations at all times.
Additional Effort
Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the organization are the statements and descriptions that
define the intent of the organizations and the activities & tasks that it aspires to execute and
achieve. These are the brief statement that conveys the processes that will be executed by the
organization.
These three are inter-related with each other and are relevant as the customers and the
organization stakeholders get to know about the aims of the organization and its intent
through these statements. Also, these allow the organizations to stay on track and keep an
account of its performance. The hierarchy is followed by defining the mission and then the
goals and objectives. Also, the mission statement is closely related with the organization
vision in terms of the objectives and aims. The mission, goals, and objectives shall be concise
and must not be too detailed. There are also some of the additional guidelines that must be
followed. It is often witnessed that the mission, vision, goals, and objectives are written on
the same line and it becomes difficult to distinguish between the four. It shall be made sure
that the clarity on each of these elements is maintained so that enhanced level of learning for
the project can be achieved.
Referencing is one of the essential elements that shall be made and adhered to during the
preparation of the assignments. The use of authentic sources shall be used only and the
reliable information must be referred to. It will make sure that the reliability and authenticity
of the information is always maintained.
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Constraints & Impact
Assumptions
Assumption Rationale Impact on System Design
The resources will remain
available during the project
timeline.
The execution of the tasks
will be the responsibility of
the resources and their
availability will be essential.
The absence of resources will
cause delays.
The funds for the project will
be collected before the
beginning of the project.
The execution of the project
activities will not be possible
without the funds.
The system design will be
accurate with the utilization
of the funds.
Introduction
Bulk Fodder Storage System (BFSS) is one of the critical systems that are composed of a
number of requirements and specifications. There are also various elements and sub-
components that are associated with the system. It is possible that there are certain constraints
that may be present in the system at different levels and the adherence to these constraints
will be necessary.
Business & Project Constraints
Type of Constraint SOI Constraint
Example
Impact Considerations
Relevant to the
Design Process
Business Industry standards
and policies
Positive –
Compliance and
standardization will
be achieved
The compliance
checks must be done
to make sure that the
progress is as per the
industry standards.
Project Cost & Schedule Positive if there is no
variance and negative
if the situation of
overrun comes up
The cost and
schedule variance
levels must be
analysed regularly.
External Constraints
Type of Constraint SOI Constraint
Example
Impact Considerations
Relevant to the
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Design Process
External Government policies Positive –
Compliance and
standardization will
be achieved
The compliance
checks must be done
to make sure that the
progress is as per the
industry standards.
Design Constraints
Type of Constraint SOI Constraint
Example
Impact Considerations
Relevant to the
Design Process
Design - Technical The design of the
system shall allow
the rain drain away
from all of the
surrounding areas
and roof.
Positive – Design as
per the specifications
The inclusion of the
constraint must be
reflected in the
design process.
Design – Safety Safety rules and
regulations
Positive –
Compliance and
standardization will
be achieved
The safety norms
shall be validated
regularly.
There are certain technical constraints that may emerge for the project. For instance, the
design of the system shall allow the rain drain away from all of the surrounding areas and
roof. The involvement of the corrugated pattern must be present. The alignment of the hay
stacks may also emerge as one of the constraints for the project. There are also constraints
with the floor of the hay storage area as it must be built up 200-300 mm above the ground
level. Also, there shall be a gap of at least 15 mm between the hay storage location and
another building. There will also be safety constraints that will be involved in the project.
The constraints will have certain impacts on the project as the design and development of the
system will be altered as per the constraints. There will also be constraints in terms of the
schedule and budget of the project along with the regulatory and local standards (Blasco,
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Garcia-Quevedo & Teruel, 2013). The adherence to all of these standards and norms will be
required to be maintained.
Testing of Constraints
The testing of these constraints shall be done using the validation and verification processes.
For instance, the project constraints as adherence to the estimated values of cost and schedule
shall be tested by using the Earned Value Analysis (EVA) mechanism. This will make sure
that the gaps between the actual and estimated values are identified. Similarly, the use of
performance testing, safety validations and reviews shall be done.
The actions that must be taken to resolve the associated issues shall include adequate
communication of the problems along with the analysis of the root cause. The mitigation and
treatment strategies shall be applied thereafter.
Conclusion
The Bulk Fodder Storage System (BFSS) will provide the capability for holding fodder for
the properties located in the Warrego catchment and Murweh shire. There will be numerous
stakeholders associated with the project. Some of these will be state government, local
government, graziers, property owners & grazier’s association, residents, indigenous
community, local Centrelink staff, and the members of the project team. The management of
these stakeholders shall be adequately done with a defined strategy and the use of
communication guidelines shall be done so that the stakeholders are always kept involved.
There are some of the technical constraints that may emerge in the project. The constraints
will have certain impacts on the project as the design and development of the system will be
altered as per the constraints.
Additional Effort
There are a number of constraints that may be applicable on a project. These constraints may
be in varied forms and may put certain restrictions on the project resources and the activities
executed by them. The project constraints are usually in the form of time constraints, resource
constraints, scope constraints, and budget constraints. It is necessary that the identification
and communication of these constraints is done in the initial phases of the project.
The impact of these constraints in the project may be positive or negative. For example, the
schedule constraints in the project have a positive impact as the resources have fixed
deadlines and they plan their activities accordingly. However, in the case of projects with
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extremely tight schedule, there may be over-burdening on the resources that may be
experienced. It may bring up the issues of reduction in the productivity levels and the
motivation to perform. Similarly, the budget constraints on the projects may also have a
similar impact.
The consequences of failing to recognize the constraints can be adverse in nature. For
instance, in the BFSS project, there are safety constraints that are applicable on the project.
However, if the team fails to identify these constraints then there may be safety issues that
may prevail. Similarly, there are technical constraints that have been identified for the project
and it will be essential to maintain adherence with these technical norms and standards. There
are design flaws that may come up if the adherence is not maintained. Therefore, it will be
required to recognize and communicate the constraints in time.
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