Project Management Plan: Nestle's Digital Transformation Strategy

This report outlines a project management plan for integrating digital technology into a business, using Nestle as a case study. It details project aims and objectives, covering aspects such as cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk, and resources. The report includes a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart to provide timeframes and stages for completion. It also discusses small-scale research using qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzing data with appropriate tools and techniques to make recommendations. The report further reflects on the value of undertaking the research and the project management process, evaluating project outcomes and decision-making processes to support justification of recommendations and learning during the project. This resource is available on Desklib, a platform offering a range of study tools and solved assignments for students.

Managing a Successful Business
Project
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Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................4
LO1....................................................................................................................................5
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario......................................5
P2 Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time,
quality, communication, risk, and resources..................................................................6
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart to provide timeframes and
stages for completion.....................................................................................................7
M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone schedule and
project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project.
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LO2..................................................................................................................................10
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research
methods appropriate for meeting project aims and objectives....................................10
M2 Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different research methods applied........11
D1 Critically evaluate the project management process and appropriate research
methodologies applied.................................................................................................12
LO3..................................................................................................................................13
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.....................13
P6 Communicate appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data
analysis to draw valid and meaningful conclusions.....................................................18
M3 Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and
authenticity to support and justify recommendations...................................................19
LO4..................................................................................................................................20
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives and
own learning and performance....................................................................................20
M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process to meet the stated
objectives and support own learning and performance...............................................21
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D2 Critically evaluate and reflect on the project outcomes, the decision making
process and changes or developments in the initial project management plan to
support justification of recommendations and learning during the project..................22
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................23
References.......................................................................................................................24
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Introduction
Digital technology is the main requirement of all the businesses in the changing
environment and so it shall be considered. In this report, the impact of technology on
the business will be evaluated and for that aims will be established. The business plan
will be made and for that research will be undertaken so that all of the information can
be collected and this will be done with the help of various methods. All of the techniques
will be taken into consideration so that objectives which specified are attained in best
possible manner. The aspects which will be analyzed will be discussed in the report
below for Nestle. `
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LO1
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario
In the changing environment, it is required that all the changes which are taking place in
the market shall be incorporated into the business in an effective manner. For that, the
digital technology which is prevailing will have to be identified and also impact which will
be there in the business due to it (Nylen, 2015). For that, all of the aspects which are
involved in this process will be taken into consideration and there will be certain aims
and objectives which will be devised so that the company can deal with the
modifications which are taking place. There will be introduced if such facilities by which
the customers will be satisfied to the maximum extent and this will be helping the
company in retaining them making the business a success.
Objectives:
The main objectives which are to be attained in the proposal are as follows:
 The main aim is that all the new techniques will be used by which the
improvement of the quality will be attained.
 Competition in the market can be dealt in the most appropriate manner.
 The company will be able to ensure that sales are increased and by the overall
increase in the profits will be made.
 As there will be better products which will be provided to the customer
satisfaction will be increased.
 New techniques will be used by which the reduction in the total cost of the
products will be achieved.
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P2 Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time,
quality, communication, risk, and resources.
Planning is required to be done so that all of the factors by which the effectiveness and
efficiency of the business are affected can be taken into consideration (Killen, et. al.,
2012). Some of them which will be involved in the plan are as follows:
Scope: The project will be undertaken in order to incorporate all of the new digital
technology in the business so that the business can be in balance with the changes. By
this, the benefits will be received as there will be a rise in the effectiveness. Nestle will
be required to cover the impact which will be there due to this.
Cost: This is the main aspect to be noted as by this the profit is affected to great extent.
There will be a lot of expenses which are required to be incurred and so it is needed
proper control shall be made on them. There will be new technology which will be used
so that the object can be attained.
Time: There will be a proper time which will be set in relation to all the operations which
are to be performed and by that the total time which will be needed will be controlled. All
of the activities will be completed in a required period of time.
Communication: In the company, there are various activities which are to be
performed by several departments and so it is needed that coordination among them
shall be established. Also, there shall be effective interaction with the customers to
identify their needs.
Risk: The Company will be facing various risks in the process of the business and for
that, it is required that they shall be considered while making of the plan so that no
adverse effects are faced in the carrying out of functions.
Quality: For the achievement of customer satisfaction it is required that all of their
needs shall be considered and product in accordance with them with the best quality
shall be provided. Due to this all of the requirements shall be determined in advance.
Resources: In the business, there are various resources which are to be used and for
that, it is needed that proper allocation shall be made of them (Martinelli & Milosevic,
2016). By this, all of the operations will be performed in a proper manner.
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P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart to provide timeframes
and stages for completion.
Activities Start time End time Duration
Planning of the
activities
7 June 2018 9 June 2018 3 days
Identification of
the resources
10 June 2018 12 June 2018 3 days
Making of the
budget plan
13 June 2018 14 June 2018 2 days
Determination of
software
15 June 2018 16 June 2018 2 days
Distribution of
resources
17 June 2018 20 June 2018 4 days
Effective cost
management
21 June 2018 22 June 2018 2 days
Implementation 23 June 2018 28 June 2018 6 days
Training related
provision
29 June 2018 1 July 2018 3 days
Review 2 July 2018 3 July 2018 2 days
Activities
controlling
4 July 2018 6 July 2018 3 days
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Gantt chart
Activities 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6
Planning of the activities
Identification of the resources
Making of the budget plan
Determination of software
Distribution of resources
Effective cost management
Implementation
Training related provision
Review
Activities controlling
June July
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M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone schedule and
project schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the
project.
The company will be required to make the proper plan so that it can undertake all the
activities in the appropriate manner. By that there will be effective resource allocation
and all of the operations will be performed inappropriate manner. By that, the control will
be made and there will be the timely completion of the project. There will be a plan
which will be formulated by Nestle to be followed and the same is as follows:
 Identification of the operations: The Company will be manufacturing various
products and in them, there are various operations which will be performed. Due
to this first step is to identify all of those activities so that they can be included in
the process of the business in an effective manner.
 Determination of resources: The production process will be requiring the use of
various resources and due to that it will be needed that all of them shall be
determined and also the quantity which will have to be managed (Seymour and
Hussein, 2014). By that, the process will be undertaken in such manner that no
hindrances are faced and required results are obtained.
 Evaluation of the relationships: There are various departments which
undertake the several tasks and there exists some or the other relation among
them which needs to be identified. They will be evaluated to know that in what
manner they are related and can be managed.
 Issues identification: In the business there exist various problems which are
faced in the process of plan implementation so they shall be identified. By that,
they can be dealt in advance as the measures will be planned accordingly.
 Monitoring: the company will be required to monitor all of the activities in an
effective manner and for that, it will be needed that proper policies shall be made
which will help in this process. By the help of that control will be established
which is very necessary.
Activities 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6
Planning of the activities
Identification of the resources
Making of the budget plan
Determination of software
Distribution of resources
Effective cost management
Implementation
Training related provision
Review
Activities controlling Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
June July
Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
Milestone
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LO2
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative
research methods appropriate for meeting project aims and objectives.
The business will be adopting the digital technology as by that aims will be achieved
and for that, it will be needed that proper research is performed so that all of the
information is collected. There are various methods which can be used and they include
quantitative and qualitative (Bernard, 2017). The company will be using this so that they
can achieve the aims which have been set. The quantitative research will be performed
so that all the numerical data will be tested and then they will be used in the effective
functioning. The factors which are related to the quality will be included in the qualitative
research and they will also be included. By the help of the findings which will be
obtained the process of digital technology will be carried in an appropriate manner. By
the help of that, there will be the control which will be made on the cost as the budgets
will be developed and the standards which are set will be attained. All of the products
will be prepared in the best quality and this way growth will be achieved as the
customers will be satisfied.
The Nestle will be required to collect all of the information so that they can make the
proper decisions and make the use of that for various other purposes. The main
researches which will be performed under this are as follows:
Primary research: The Company will be using this as by that direct interaction will be
established and so the views of people for the adoption of digital technology will be
obtained which helps in making the proper plan (Bernardi, 2013). There is no third party
which is included in this process and this includes the use of the questionnaire, survey
or any other means.
Secondary research: When the information that has been collected by others is taken
into use then they are known as the secondary sources of information. In this, no
research is performed and only the old data is used so not much of the reliance can be
placed on them.
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M2 Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different research methods applied.
In the process of research there are various methods which are used and in the data is
collected which is used to take the decision in relation to the digital technology. The
company will be placing more reliance on the quantitative data which has been
collected as that is more accurate and there will be no risk involved in that ( Yen, et. al.,
2016). whereas in case of the data which is collected by others and used by Nestle
there will be risk involved which will have to be considered while evaluating the
advantages which are received by the adoption of digital technology.
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D1 Critically evaluates the project management process and appropriate research
methodologies applied.
The management will be required to follow the appropriate procedure and for that, it will
be needed that appropriate planning is made. In that, all of the factors by which
business will be affected are considered so that all of the issues which arise can be
eliminated. By the help of the plan, there will be proper implementation which will be
made so that required results are obtained. The data will be collected for all this and in
that qualitative and quantitative methods will be taken into consideration.
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