Auto Retailers, Inc.

1. Auto Retailers, Inc. Pedro Gonzalez Kyle Grube Sean Kwedar

2. Background Information • In July 15th, 2011 Auto Retailer’s CEO attended a large EXPO • Decided to implement RFID tags in the warehouse • CEO consults with IT & Services Department • IT & services department is overwhelmed with the project.

3. What’s RFID? • Radio Frequency Identification • Smart tags that can be used for tracking.

4. Current Problems with system • Tracking of orders as they move through the warehouse. • Shipping containers are sealed before they are inventoried properly • Shipping labels are lost or damaged • Large orders comprised multiple containers and the entire order doesn’t ship at the same time • Orders are shipped without being recorded(duplicate orders)

5. Possible Solutions

6. Main Objectives • Implement RFID “smart tags” • Track containers movement • Create a database • Train all employees

7. Project Charter • Submitted on August 1st, 2011 • Included approach • Project Constraints • completion date May 17th, 2013 • Everything should be outsourced • Training should be available to employees • Service system for 10 months • Reports must be submitted every month

8. RFP • All proposals due date was August 18th, 2011 • Statement of Work • Install hardware and software for RFID tags • Provide training • Provide service and maintenance • Acceptance criteria: Requirements and SOW • Approvals – IT Executive • Fixed Contract • Evaluation Criteria: Approach (30%) Experience (30%) Price (30%) Schedule (10%)

9. PROJECT GRANTED TO:

10. Proposal • ABC Corporation – Towson, MD • Ranked top tech companies in the world • Problem • Solution • Benefit • Objectives • Experience • Schedule • Costs

15. Proposal Evaluation

16. CONTRACT • Fixed priced • Approved sub-contractors • Ownership and designed will be owned by Auto Retailers, Inc. • Auto Retailer may terminate the contract after providing contractor with warning • Payment method is quarterly • Contract amount • $1,054,233.66

17. Project Constraints • Integration and implementation can’t interfere with the operations of the warehouse • Train Employees – Learning curve • Changes approved by Committee & IT executive • Equipment purchased from China • Set weekly limit to service and monitor tracking system

18. Project Plan Work Breakdown Structure

19. Activities • Develop team • System Analysis • System Design • System Development • Integration and tests • Training • Monitor and Service System

20. Resources • People • Capital • Information

21. Risk Assessment

22. Cost per Activities

23. Methods for Project Control • Reconfirmation of plan • Assess the performance of the tasks • Take corrective actions • Keep project team motivated

24. Critical Success Factors • Discuss the scope of the project • Proactive management (Planning, Monitoring, Leading, Controlling) • Every employee was involved in the creation of the action plan • Continuing monitoring of the project • Evaluation from customer • PEOPLE – Positive Environment

25. Conclusions • People with experience are mentors • Trust- between employees and business partners • First Impression • Understanding of the objective and scope of the project • Reward employees for great performance