Homework $-$ Build a Gantt Chart using Excel spreadsheet showing 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;

New Product Development and Launch $($NPDL$)$ is the process of creating and launching a new product to market. This process involves design, engineering, and research.

$-$ Components $-$ selection of make vs buy, materials selections, process, paint or molded color, tooling $($molds$,$ dies, forms$)$

$-$ Frame, Wheels, Tires, Handlebars, Seat, Gears, Kickstand, Grips

$-$ Time estimates $-$ need for milestones, deliverables and sign offs

$-$ Idea generation $-$ Concept development, time to formalize, have concept as shown, need to think of materials, processes, testing, qualification

$-$ Research and Feasibility Analysis $-$ Concept testing, number of weeks

$-$ Develop plan for assigning tasks and timelines

$-$ Concept build $-$ number of weeks $($drawings$,$ schematics, performance specifications$)$

$-$ Pre$-$pilot build $-$ number of weeks $($concept samples for form, fit, function evaluation$)$

$-$ Pilot production run build $-$ number of weeks $($use selected production processes, assume long lead time tooling has been ordered$)$

$-$ Testing

$-$ Develop testing methods $-$ number of weeks

$-$ Conduct alternate materials testing $-$ number of weeks $($metal$,$ plastic, urethane, engineered plastics$)$

$-$ Test finished pilot samples $-$ number of weeks

$-$ Analysis

$-$ Complete cross$-$functional team review $-$ number of weeks, include Sales, Marketing, Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, Suppliers, Dealers, Customers

$-$ Manufacturing proof of concept, right process and right materials

$-$ Introduction $-$ Marketing advertising and promotion, display models, fill the pipeline of distributors and outlets

$-$ Trial run production $-$ number of weeks purchase lead times, number of weeks $($assembly and operating instructions, sellable units$)$

$-$ First production, fulfill orders for distribution $-$ dealer showrooms $-$ number of weeks purchase lead times, number of weeks production

$-$ Full production readiness $-$ number of weeks

$-$ Closing

$-$ Full Production Ready

$-$ Completed Lessons Learned report