The document discusses the pros and cons of in-house versus outsourced project management. It provides discussion points on pros like security, familiarity with company procedures, and commitment for in-house management, while outsourced management allows access to world-class capabilities and reduces operating costs. Cons of in-house management include limited experience and fluctuating workloads, while outsourced risks sensitive information and lack of investment in human resources. Testimonials from companies discuss benefits of both approaches when communication and collaboration are strong.
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Ability to verify the identity of people/organizations
Data/Message Integrity
Ensuring communications were not modified in transit/storage
Nonrepudiation
Parties cannot deny a communication
Proof that the sender sent and proof that the receiver received
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Supply chain management is one of the main functions those benefit from EDI solution.
The presentation demonstrates the proposed solution by IBM and the application in the automobile industry as a sample.
Finally, the presentation refers to the future possible integrations with emerged technologies to benefit from EDI.
a full detail of opportunities on e-commerce. the advancement of technology and building up a great structure to enhance your life style. the use of intelligence and different aspects of technology to enlighten up your lifestyle.
My IT Management course in UBC MBA
Prof: Ron Cenfetelli
Web 2.0 – Moving beyond HTML
Confidentiality
Authentication
Ability to verify the identity of people/organizations
Data/Message Integrity
Ensuring communications were not modified in transit/storage
Nonrepudiation
Parties cannot deny a communication
Proof that the sender sent and proof that the receiver received
Electronic Data Interchange Technology & Business ApplicationNile University
Electronic Data Interchange is a data integration model using a standard electronic format among business partners and separate corporates in a secured way.
Supply chain management is one of the main functions those benefit from EDI solution.
The presentation demonstrates the proposed solution by IBM and the application in the automobile industry as a sample.
Finally, the presentation refers to the future possible integrations with emerged technologies to benefit from EDI.
a full detail of opportunities on e-commerce. the advancement of technology and building up a great structure to enhance your life style. the use of intelligence and different aspects of technology to enlighten up your lifestyle.
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An introduction to eCommerce Platforms for non-technical people. Ben explains some of the key trends in the eCommerce platform and online retail space.
This presentation gives an introduction about different types of information systems, the information system's development methodologies and required infrastructures.
The presentation of 'Management Information System' subject of TEIT under 'University of Pune' INDIA. Author and Teacher: Tushar B Kute
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tbkute@gmail.com
M-Commerce is the ability to conduct commerce using a mobile device, such as a smartphone, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), or other emerging mobile equipment such as dashtop mobile devices.
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This presentation gives an introduction about different types of information systems, the information system's development methodologies and required infrastructures.
The presentation of 'Management Information System' subject of TEIT under 'University of Pune' INDIA. Author and Teacher: Tushar B Kute
http://www.tusharkute.com
tbkute@gmail.com
Employee vs. Independent Contractor - How to Differentiate and Avoid Penalties?benefitexpress
This presentation reviews: which factors the IRS uses to determine common law employee status | how does this affect compliance with ACA | what penalties may apply.
Many people believe that their employment status is very black and white. But what about this gray area where you aren’t sure if you are an employee or if you are an independent contractor? Don’t worry. Either way, you are still employed. The only difference is whether you are self employed or not.
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1. ENGAGED executive sponsorship
2. EXPERIENCED implementation team
3. REALISTIC scope and expectations
4. COLLABORATION among implementation partners
5. DETAILED DEFINITION of business value
6. LEADERSHIP through organizational change
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Five steps to a winning project team it-toolkitsIT-Toolkits.org
As healthcare executives work to increase efficiency and decrease costs in a dynamic healthcare environment, they often undertake projects such as technology implementation, operational and process improvements and facility planning. These projects typically require the formation of collaborative teams comprising hospital leadership and staff as well as project managers and support staff from vendors and outside consulting firms. Executives must be prepared to establish efficient project teams that focus on communication and collaboration to achieve success.
Pearson HND BTEC Level 5 HNDManaging a Successful Business Pr.docxAASTHA76
Pearson HND BTEC Level 5 HND
Managing a Successful Business Project (MSBP)
LO 1
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Managing a Successful Business Project
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module you will be able to:
Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.
Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data collection to generate knowledge to support your project.
Present your project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis.
Reflect on the value you have gained from conducting a project and its usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance.
LO1 : Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the chosen theme.
P1 - Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.
P2 - Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk and resources.
P3 - Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart to provide timeframes and stages for completion.
What is project management and what does it involve?
What is project management and what does it involve?
Most firms day to day operations serve customers through a network of inter connecting business processes, as business volumes change, the loading on these processes can increase or decrease (Nokes et. al. 2003) and there is often a need for some adaption in each process.
There may be a cumulative effect of many adaptions just to change of one of the processes, and as markets are subject to rapid change firms cannot afford to wait for gradual adaptions to take effect, therefore projects are required to provide a structure for making changes at a faster rate.
Nokes et al suggests that “ as markets increase and product cycles shorten the importance of projects will increase”. Projects are required to replace old and inefficient ways of doing things to methods better suited to modern market conditions.
Projects and the management of projects may be needed to tackle new problems.
Benefit of using case studies
In the aftermath of a series of acquisitions and mergers, a large financial services firm found itself attempting to operate with nearly seven hundred job titles for many similar positions due to the continued use of multiple legacy HR systems. The organization wanted to develop and implement a common set of job families and titles that could be used across the entire organization. Realizing the complexity of the task as well as a lack of internal expertise, they decided to seek external resources to carry out the work (Kaplan & Norton, 1996).
In order to begin developing a general overview of the project’s scope and cost, it is often helpful to collect information about how others have approached the same issue. This can be done through informal benchmarking efforts, consulting with colleagues.
2. SESSION GOALS RAISE AWARENESS DEFINE CHOICES STIMULATE CONVERSATION INFORM A CONCLUSION Our goal is to raise your level of awareness and encourage robust discussion regarding the PROS and CONS of In-House vs. Outsource Project Management. The end result is to allow for an informed conclusion relative to what best suits your business needs.
3. Discussion Points 1 2 3 4 5 PROS for In-House Project Management Security and Control – seems to be an ongoing challenge for companies as many do not want to take any risks whatsoever. If this is the case, the best remedy is to keep all services In-House. Familiarity with Company Procedures – benefit of being in close proximity to the decision makers and brand managers affords a better understanding of company culture, prototype desires and financial models for each design type. Foresight/Context – better visibility to upcoming sites and projects. Familiarity with overall portfolio and life cycle stage of each site. Program Evolution – ability to make necessary revisions quickly in order to support evolving corporate and program needs. Commitment – potential exists for Internal PM to possess a level of commitment derived from being a company employee with more “skin in the game.”
4. Discussion Points CONS for In-House Project Management Limited Experience – may not have experienced or qualified In-House employees readily available. Headcount/Costs – overhead for new hires can be costly while the overall project load may not warrant additional headcount. Fluctuating Workload Volume – departmental workload demands tend to vary extensively from year to year rendering it difficult to forecast & retain a baseline staff. Knowledge Stagnation – established Internal teams may become stagnant in regard to fresh thinking, creativity, and new design technologies. 1 2 3 4
5. Discussion Points PROS for Outsource Project Management Geographic Location – outsource providers may be situated closer to a project than if they were located at Corporate Headquarters. Freedom to “move about the country” as needed. Gain Access to World-Class Capabilities – using specialists in their given fields who are particularly efficient and productive serves to maintain certain key aspects of a businesses’ developmental plan. Improve Company Focus – frees businesses to focus on broader corporate aspects including strategizing and concentrating on internal functions. Limited Resources – insufficient internal resources available to complete the volume of work that needs to be accomplished. 1 2 3 4 5 Reduce and Control Operating Costs – greater flexibility to increase or decrease services based upon fluctuating project load. Eliminates hiring, training and overhead costs relative to a new hire employee.
6. Discussion Points CONS for Outsource Project Management Sensitive Information – the risk of compromising sensitive company information can be high, depending on the nature of project. Human Resources – since the outsource provider is not an employee and without an investment from the human resource perspective, it may be easier to walk away. Training – should the outsource model be exclusively utilized, a suitable, experienced internal team may never be developed. Costs – excessive capital may quickly erode if there is any type of misunderstanding or poor management at the start of the project. 1 2 3 4 5 Internal Resource Management – commitment first to the available internal resource, even if external resources are regularly used. Senior Management must have buy-in to the outsource business model.
9. “ The biggest advantage of the In-House PM Model is the daily and consistent Brand exposure that the Internal PM team experiences by being a part of the Company. With this Brand knowledge, the PMs are able to make informed decisions on their projects that is in the Brand's best interest. Additionally, the communication and relationships that are developed from the daily interaction are extremely valuable in facilitating the projects. When questions or issues arise regarding design, real estate or operational issues, it is very easy for In-House PMs to meet face to face with the appropriate business partners. This frequency and style of interaction and partnership is typically not experienced in the outsourced model.” Jeff Michna Former Director of Construction Fossil
10. “ One of the most critical factors in evaluating the Outsourcing Project Management Model is understanding your program’s needs and how to best communicate them to the consultant. Successful programs treat the outsourced consultant as a trusted collaborative partner. The consultant is no different than an employee and requires the same level of trust, authority, responsibility, and communication.” “ The consultant must maintain the highest levels of integrity in supporting the best interests of the client. The client’s schedule, processes, budgets and standards are paramount. Interaction with all players involved in the process both within and outside the organization is equally as important and necessary for an outsourced consultant as it is for an in-house resource. The combination of all parts creates success for everyone involved.” Kevin Townson President The Townson Company
11. “ The Nike Factory Store Program currently utilizes the Outsource Project Management model which consists of (5) companies. Each Principal of these companies manages their respective Nike projects from inception through store opening. We have been fortunate to enjoy the highest quality of team players with a broad and varied range of industry knowledge and service. Their responsibilities are extensive: from initial scope development site visits, leading the communications with Nike Operations, informing and managing the design process, to daily management of construction and the eventual turnover process.” We have several workshops and collaborative training sessions throughout the year for the Outsource Project Management Team. This has resulted in an effort on each individuals part to collaborate together as one unified team to find solutions, all the while keeping Nike’s best interest in the forefront. This Outsource Project Management model is scalable based upon fluctuating work loads. Certain benefits can be attained within the cost models of internal head count related to employee benefit packages." Ken Kosinski Program Manager Nike Factory Stores