Florida International University: Trident Project Proposal

This project proposal outlines the "Trident" project, initiated by Dynamic Tooling Inc., a medical device component manufacturer, in response to corrosion and bearing wear issues experienced by their customer, Med-Joint Company. The proposal suggests replacing the current aluminum bearing sleeves with stainless steel to enhance corrosion resistance and improve strength. The project includes various stages, such as receiving bar stock, designing the stainless steel bearing sleeve, production, and material testing. The document provides a detailed background of both companies, defines the technical problem, and proposes a solution with clear objectives. Furthermore, it references a slum rehabilitation project, showcasing the application of project management principles in diverse contexts, including socio-economic upliftment and innovative design concepts. The proposal adheres to specific guidelines and standards, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to project planning and execution.

Advanced Engineering Project Management

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Introduction
Kumar Urban Development Limited (KUL) is a leading real estate company in the state of
Maharashtra and is also an approved developer by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority, Pune
(SRA, Pune). M/s Kumar Sinew Developers Pvt. Ltd (a subsidiary of KUL) is currently
developing the Nirvana Hills Phase 2 Project as a residential, commercial and slum rehabilitation
scheme located at Survey Number 44/1, Erandwana (Municipal Ward 57) in the city of Pune,
Maharashtra. This Rehabilitation Plan has been prepared by Kumar Urban Developers Private
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Limited (KUL) with assistance from ERM India Private Limited (ERM) for the Nirvana Hills
Phase 2 Project in the city of Pune, Maharashtra, India. The project aims at socio-economic
upliftment of the slum dwellers with cottage industry projects. It ensures privacy and dignity of
life for them and provides enough space of living with the help of innovative design concept.
This Rehabilitation Plan follows the ADB’s Safeguards Policy Statement (2009) Safeguards
Requirements 2 on Involuntary Resettlement and the 2006 IFC’s Performance Standard 5 on
Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement. Overall, the objective of the Rehabilitation Plan
is to improve the standards of living of the displaced poor and other vulnerable groups to at least
national minimum living standards and to enhance, or at least restore, the livelihoods of
displaced people (who had settled in the Project area prior to the Project cut-off date) in real
terms relative to pre-project levels.
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