Riordan Manufacturing Relocation Management Plan

Project Justification: The relocation of Riordan Manufacturing involves relocating all operations from Hangzhou to Shanghai. The decision for this relocation is the fact that the company’s Chinese partners already have the necessary facilities in place. Also, because of the proximal to the Qiantang River, there is access to Hangzhou Bay which is big enough for the company’s shipping needs.

Another reason for the consideration of this move is that there has been an increase in the China plant’s production volume. The company can use container shipping companies to move product to the post of Shanghai. Where the company is currently located is 180 kilometers away from the port which results in extra logistical requirements. With the Chain operations relocated to Shanghai, there will be great cost savings. There is alos the added bonus of more sufficient urban infrastructure which puts the company in a better market position.

Project Deliverables:
Management Deliverables. Project charter, team contract, project scope statement, WBS, project schedule, cost baseline, project status reports, final project presentation, final relocating report, report of lessons learned, and all other documents used in the project management.

Production Deliverables: Research reports, design documentation, software code, etc. Structural Documentation. Documents laying out how the new factory will be used and most efficient ways the port can be used to manage operations. Structural Layout / Drawings / Schematics. These documents refer to the mapping out of the whole project.

Project Success Criteria: Success of the project will be determined is the following criteria are achieved. 1. The project was accomplished within the planned time and cost. 2. The new production output exceed the relocation costs?

Relocation Project Charter
Project Title: Riordan Manufacturing Relocation Plan

Projected Start Date: January 5, 2015
Project Finish Date: February 6, 2015

Project Objectives:
To ensure the new production cost savings (with logistical cost reduction savings) exceed the cost of relocation. Ensure increased China production to export to Asia and Europe. Reduced shipping time in shipping activities.

Work Breakdown Schedule:
1.0 Port Designs
1.1 Structural
1.2 Electrical
1.3 Mechanical
2.0 Project Initiation
2.1 Evaluation and recommendations
2.2 Charter development
2.2.1 Charter formulation
2.2.2 Charter submission
2.2.3 Charter review
2.3 Project charter approval
2.4 Project charter implantation
3.0 Project planning
3.1 Scope statement formulation
3.2 Project team formation
3.3 Project plan development
3.4 Project plan submission
3.5 Project approval
4.0 Project Execution
4.1 Project execution meeting
4.2 System design
4.3 Testing phase
4.4 Full production

Project Communication Plan
Project Title: Riordan Manufacturing Relocation Plan
Project Team Member Names:
Name
Team Member Sing-off
Project Manager:

Project Consultant:

Electrical Engineer:

Mechanical Engineer:

Structural Engineer:

Project Contractor:

Team member’s Code of Conduct: Each team member will:
1. Always be considerate of each other and their opinions.
2. Be respectful at all times. Any disagreements should not turn to poor manners or behavior.
3. Be collaborative. Each one should bring the thoughts and ideas to the table.

Team members will:
1. Take part in all decision making. Once a decision is made, all team members will implement that decision.
2. Contribute in the planning and execution of the project processes.
3. Be there when called upon for any project activity.

Team Communication will:
1. Provide contact information to include personal cell phone numbers and valid email addresses.
2. Avoid any personal attacks or use of repetitive arguments in all communications.
3. Attend all project meetings when scheduled. This will ensure everyone always have to most correct information and any changes.

Problem Solving. Team members will:
1. Work together to find the cause of any particular problems that affect the project.
2. Come up with sensible solutions.
3. Create a workable plan for implementing these solutions.

Team Meeting Guidelines:
1. Adhere to the guidelines agreed upon by team members.
2. Accomplish all planned task on time.
3. Accomplish each task as expected.

Stakeholder Analysis

Stakeholder
What information provided
When provided
How provided
Who is responsible
Project Manager
Project status
Weekly
Email / phone / face to face
Project team leads, project consultant, and project contractor Project team leads
Project status
Weekly or as needed
Email / phone / face to face
Project manager, project team
Project contractor
When to execute desired service; Community concerns; port requirements/restrictions ;permit needs As Needed before executing desired work and weekly once work has begun Email / phone / face to face

Project manager
Project Consultant
Assessments / survey findings (preliminary and final)
When completed
Email / phone / face to face
Project manager
Project team
Project status
Weekly
Email
Project manager, project team leads