Assignment Content

1. A project plan is based on research and organizational goals.

   Use the provided template to create a project plan that outlines the operational steps needed to meet each project objective determined in Wk 3 Apply: Project Metrics.

   Cite all sources following APA guidelines.

   Submit your assignment.

   • Summarize the justification for your project plan.

2. Wk 4 Apply: Project Plan:

3. Project Title:

   Project Objectives:

4. List project objective
5. List project objective
6. List project objective

7. 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:

8. Identify the top 3 potential customer groups for this opportunity and describe their characteristics and preferences

9. 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)

   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)