PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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SEMESTER PROJECT – THE
CONVEYOR BELT
PROJECT
PART – 1
PROFESSOR NAME : Roark Redwood
UNIVERSITY : Catholic University of America
SUBMITTED BY : Mohd Zubeir
STUDENT ID : 5229489

Semester Project Part 1:

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Does this information (WBS) allow you to define any milestones of the project? Why or
why not? What are they?

Yes, the given Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) helps in identifying and giving the idea of
milestones which helps in identifying the completion of a major deliverable or a set of
related deliverables.

The few important milestones which can be defined through the given Work Breakdown
Structure (WBS) are:

1. Hardware Specifications Completed: This milestone signifies the completion of

defining the specifications for the hardware components of the conveyor belt
system. It includes determining the required functionality, performance metrics, and
other technical requirements.

2. Prototypes Assembled: Assembling prototypes is a significant milestone as it marks

the transition from the design phase to the testing phase. It involves building early
versions of the conveyor belt system to evaluate its functionality and performance.

3. Operating System Development Completed: This milestone indicates the completion

of developing the operating system required to control the conveyor belt. It includes
developing kernel specifications, drivers, memory management, and other essential
components of the operating system.

4. Utilities Development Completed: This milestone signifies the completion of

developing the utilities required for the conveyor belt system. It includes both
routine and complex utilities necessary for the operation and maintenance of the
system.

5. System Integration Completed: Integration is a crucial phase where all the

components of the conveyor belt system are brought together and tested as a whole.
This milestone marks the completion of integrating hardware, operating system,
utilities, and other components into a functioning system.

6. System Testing and Acceptance: This milestone involves comprehensive testing of

the integrated conveyor belt system to ensure that it meets the specified
requirements and performs as expected. Acceptance testing validates that the
system is ready for deployment and meets the project objectives.

7. Manufacturing and Production Ready: This milestone marks the completion of the
manufacturing process for mass production of the conveyor belt system. It involves

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 setting up production lines, sourcing materials, and ensuring quality control
measures are in place.

8. Installation and Deployment: This milestone represents the successful installation

and deployment of the conveyor belt system at customer sites or within factory
environments. It includes onsite setup, configuration, and testing to ensure proper
functionality.

9. Training and Documentation: This milestone signifies the completion of training

programs for end-users and maintenance personnel on how to operate and maintain
the conveyor belt system. It also includes the creation of comprehensive
documentation, manuals, and troubleshooting guides.

10. Customer Acceptance and Handover: This milestone marks the formal acceptance of
the conveyor belt system by the customer or end-users. It involves final sign-off,
handover of all relevant documentation and training materials, and transitioning to
ongoing support and maintenance phases.

Conclusion: The above-mentioned points are taken from Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Assuming that the project will reach the specific mentioned milestone once they completed
the work assigned.

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