Homework Build a Gantt Chart using Excel spreadsheet showing 12-24 month project management of a new Bicycle introduction using New Product Development Stage Gate Process. Use Stages as start of WBS, Work Breakdown Structure, and develop (make assumptions as necessary) for elements of design and build using concept model below and design statements below;

Main components of Bicycle for each selection of make vs buy, materials, process, paint or molded color

• • Frame
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Handlebars
  • Seat
• Time estimates need for milestones, deliverables and sign offs
  • Idea generation 6-8 weeks to formalize, have concept as shown, need to think of materials, processes, testing, qualification
  • Research 6 weeks
  • Develop
    • Concept - 4 weeks (drawings, schematics, performance specifications)
    • Pre-pilot build - 4 weeks (concept samples for form, fit, function evaluation)
    • Pilot production run 8 Weeks (use selected production processes, assume long lead time tooling has been ordered)
  • Testing
    • Develop testing methods 2 weeks
    • Conduct alternate materials testing 4 weeks (metal, plastic, urethane)
    • Test finished pilot samples 4 weeks
  • Analysis
    • Complete cross-functional team review 8 weeks, include Sales, Marketing, Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, Suppliers, Dealers, Customers
  • Introduction
    • Trial run production 8 weeks purchase lead times, 4 weeks (assembly and operating instructions, sellable units)
    • First production, fulfill orders for distribution dealer showrooms 8 weeks purchase lead times, 4 weeks production
    • Full production readiness 4 weeks
  • Closing
    • Fulll Production Ready
    • Completed Lessons Learned report