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A project plan is based on research and organizational goals.
Use theprovidedtemplate tocreatea project plan that outlines the operational steps needed to meeteach project objective determined inWk3 Apply: Project Metrics.
Use the textbook and other available resources to fill in the appropriate content.
Summarize the justification for your project plan.
Note: Review the Strategic Management-8Most Popular Cases located in the Course Resources folder at the top of course.
Cite all sources following APA guidelines.
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Project Plan
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Wk 4 Apply: Project Plan
Project Title:
Project Objectives:
List project objective
List project objective
List project objective
Operational Step
Responsible Person
Timeline
Example
Project Title: Desert Taco Opportunity
Description: Based on initial feedback from customer surveys, online discussion/social media groups, and SWOT analyses, youve determined that there is an opportunity to increase your organizations customer base through the introduction of desert tacos in your food truck menu.
Project Objectives:
Identify the top 3 potential customer groups for this opportunity and describe their characteristics and preferences
Operational Step
Responsible Person
Timeline
Review the organizations customer database to determine potential customer groups
Leo (Market Research Manager)
9/30 (1 week)
Identify the top 3 groups to target based upon volume, brand loyalty, and location
Betty (Director of Marketing)
10/7 (2 weeks)
Survey customers regarding food preferences and potential menu items
Tom (Customer Service Representative)
10/21 (4 weeks)
Share customer feedback with inventory and operational teams
Betty/Tom
10/28 (5 weeks)
Determine the top 5 locations and times to complete a pilot study with your test market.
Operational Step
Responsible Person
Timeline
Review sales data to determine peak sales opportunities by location
Jim (Director of Sales)
9/30 (1 week)
Identify the top 5 locations in which to conduct the desert taco pilot
Jim
10/7 (2 weeks)
Create marketing collateral and social media communications to promote the desert taco pilot
Oliver (Media Relations Manager)
10/21 (4 weeks)
Provide expected volume and product information for the inventory team
Jim
10/7 (2 weeks)
Estimate the required inventory and supply chain needs necessary to support the desert taco pilot
Operational Step
Responsible Person
Timeline
Based on expected customer volume, locations, and times, determine the product inventory required to support the pilot.
Louise (Controller)
10/14 (3 weeks)
Source supply companies and obtain product pricing quotes and delivery timelines.
Louise
10/21 (4 weeks)
Determine shipment and storage needs to support the pilot.
Louise and Ben (Operations Manager)
10/21 (4 weeks)
Purchase product for the pilot and arrange transportation to support the desert taco pilot at the various locations.
Louise
10/28 (5 weeks)
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