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I need JUST the BOLD questions answered based on the following information. Project Overview Below is the scenario for the course project assignment. You are assuming the role of the project manager for a company (you select the name) to provide a new product (Backpack with built in refrigerated pouch and radio module) to a customer (U.S. Army, Ground Forces and Special Operations). Scenario Your company was recently awarded a delivery contract on a new product (see below). You were newly hired by the company; you will assume the role as the assigned program manager overseeing the design, development, production and delivery of the new product. The details below provide a summary to the course project: • Company type (name your company): A small defense contractor located in the United States of America • Company size (employees): 100 • Product: Backpack with built in refrigerated pouch and radio module • Awarded quantity: 200 units (100 assigned to Ground Forces / 100 assigned to Special Operations) • Program Budget: Proposed award: $1,500,000 • Customer: U.S. Army, Ground Forces and Special Operations • Award date: September 1, 2015 • Completion date: March 1, 2017 • Delivery schedule: 100 units 12mths ARO (after receipt of order). 50 units every 3 months after first delivery • Milestone Schedule: • o First delivery: September 1 o Second delivery: December 1 o Last delivery: March 1 o First milestone payment (from customer): October 30 o Second Milestone payment: January 30 o Final Milestone payment: May 30 o Initial Program review (at the customer's site): November 16 o Subsequent Program reviews: 6 months after the initial review Expected Result from Senior Management: • On-time delivery for the three stated product deliverables • Desire to complete the total program under the stated budget of $1,500,000 • All milestones accomplished by due dates listed • Supplemental (follow-on) contract for future additional units (backpacks) I would like to start off by introducing myself as some may not be aware I am Jamie Schill and have recently accepted a position with SuperPacks as a project manager. SuperPacks has been awarded a delivery contract for a new product and I have been assigned as the project manager. I am looking forward to meeting everyone as well as working together to achieve success in our upcoming project. SuperPacks has been given the task of creating a backpack for the U.S Army, Ground Forces and Special Operations with a budget of $1,500,00. The customers have provided two specifications; the backpacks include a built in refrigerated pouch and radio module. Our contract states that a total of 200 units need to be delivered by March 1, 2017 and we have year from today to deliver the first 100 units by September 1, 2016 and 50 units every three months after first delivery. Initial program action items: The following dates are projected milestone dates: • First Delivery: September 1, 2016 • Second Delivery: December 1, 2016 • Last Delivery: March 1, 2017 • First milestone payment (from customer); October 30, 2016 • Second milestone payment: January 30, 2017 • Final milestone payment: May 30, 2017 • Initial program review (at the customers site): November 16, 2015 • Subsequent program reviews: 6 months after initial review May 16, 2016 As you see, we have a little over two months before we have our first meeting with the customers to review and approve the new backpacks. Our first goal is to research size, weight and materials to ensure the backpack is not only durable but it will also meet the needs for our customers. Project Risks / Risk Mitigation strategies • Design: Providing a durable backpack to meet the needs of the customer; we will work closely with customers to ensure that the product meets their qualifications such as size and weight. • Financial: Obtaining materials and supplies to keep within budget to produce and manufacture product; working closely with suppliers and manufacturers to use quality materials to stay within our budget. • Technical: Providing refrigerated pouch and radio module that will work; research existing products that can be used or modified to meet the specific criteria. • Execution: end product meets all needs specified and can withstand different geographical locations as well as inclement weather; conduct testing with product to make sure that it withstands different weather conditions, weight limits and size limitations based on the customers use. • Contractual risk- Keeping on schedule with all milestones as well as being able to provide finished product based on the delivery dates; assign tasks to different teams and departments and communicate regularly as we moved forward while also scheduling milestones of our own to make sure there is enough time for any improvements or adjustments needed before delivering the end product. Project assumptions: · We will find a supplier who will be able to supply the material as per our specifications. · The product will pass the necessary tests and standards specified by the customer · The refrigerated pouch and radio module will work efficiently. · The product will be manufactured within the assigned budget Project goals The key goals are as follows: · Get the backpack ready as per specifications for the initial review on Nov 16, 2015 · Create a backpack which matches customers specifications in terms of size, weight, material use. Also providing an inbuilt refrigerated pouch and a radio module. · Deliver 100 pieces on September 1, 2016 · Deliver 50 pieces every three months thereafter. · Deliver last 50 units by March 1, 2017 · Getting a supplier who can provide quality material and manufacture the product as per customers standards and specifications. Project constraints (if any): · The key constraint is to adhere to the delivery schedule and deliver a quality product within the budget allotted. · Provide refrigerated pouch and a radio module which will function well · The strict deadline and stringent quality standards, which must be met. Project limitations: The main limitations of the project are as follows: · Stringent quality standards and specifications dictated by the customer. Including technical and testing standards · Meeting the deadlines assigned to ensure the contractual obligations are fulfilled. · Ensuring expenses stay within the budget and resources allotted for the project. · Ensuring deliveries despite the stringent testing and quality standards. Develop the project scope document to include the following information: • Project description • Project assumptions • Project goals • Project constraints (if any) • Project limitations • Project milestones Provide analysis of unexpected events • Three of the areas of the project affected by the events should include changes to the budget, human capital, and impact to schedule. • Identify one additional area affected by these events.

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The three areas affected by these events are as below

The fourth area affected by the events is as below

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