Project Management Consultancy Report: AF PLC Automation Project

This project report offers a comprehensive analysis of project management principles through a case study of Automation Futures (AF) PLC, an automation and consultancy firm. Part A acts as a consultancy report, evaluating the project through the lens of the iron triangle (scope, time, cost, and quality), developing a risk register, creating network diagrams and Gantt charts for planning, budgeting, and schedule assessment. It then assesses project progress and uses Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to forecast project completion. Part B presents a reflective essay, discussing the challenges faced in the project management process. The report examines the interrelation of project parameters, analyzes potential risks, develops budgets, and assesses progress against the plan, culminating in recommendations for project success and providing insights into the practical application of project management methodologies. The report includes a detailed analysis of the project's financial aspects, including cost management and income projections.