【正文】 cards” from the Plaskolite participants and facilitating recap discussions to gain consensus ? Check vendor references and perform site visits as necessary ? Identify contract negotiation objectives and strategy ? Confirm initial assumptions regarding preliminary cost estimate ? Understand other potential cost ponents (one time and ongoing costs) ? Negotiate with the finalists ? Gather final quotes from software vendors ? Finalize cost estimate based on hardware, software, training, implementation ? Senior management to select the final vendor based on: ? Functional fit ? Technology use and vision ? Vendor viability Project Approach Evaluation and Selection The purpose of this phase is to ensure a fair and effective selection. It involves developing demonstration scripts and facilitating the software demos to ensure adherence to those scripts so a consistent parison can be made. Initial gaps between requirements and software capabilities are identified and addressed. This phase enables the final selection of the integrated package solution. Key Tasks ? Demonstration scripts ? Software finalist evaluation criteria ? Vendor demonstrations ? Demonstration evaluations ? Review of vendor references ? Inventory of identified software “gaps” ? Negotiation objectives and strategy ? Final cost estimate ? Contract signed and software procured Key Deliverables REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION SOFTWARE EVALUATION amp。 1999 Arthur Andersen, Andersen Worldwide SC. All rights reserved. Project Approach Implementation Planning Once the final selection is made, the planning for the implementation may occur. This involves designing, in detail, the technical architecture, planning the implementation tasks, and estimating the implementation effort. Once these plans are firmed up, expectations may be set and approval to proceed may occur. REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION SOFTWARE EVALUATION amp。 1999 Arthur Andersen, Andersen Worldwide SC. All rights reserved. Project Team Organization The following is our suggested joint Plaskolite/Andersen project team structure. ? Plaskolite Executive Team ? Plaskolite Project Sponsor ? AA Engagement Partner Todd Fisher ? AA Project Manager Chris Wenzke Project Leadership Steering Committee Research amp。 1999 Arthur Andersen, Andersen Worldwide SC. All rights reserved. Roles amp。 1999 Arthur Andersen, Andersen Worldwide SC. All rights reserved. Estimated Project Timeline The estimated time frame for this project is 1012 weeks. The actual time frame is dependent upon several factors, including the availability of Plaskolite resources and software vendor responsiveness. This timeline is based on our understanding of your needs and our experience with projects of this nature. Selection Step Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Review Current State Identify Process Improvement Opportunities Identify Requirements amp。 1999 Arthur Andersen, Andersen Worldwide SC. All rights reserved. Project Assumptions amp。 1999 Arthur Andersen, Andersen Worldwide SC. All rights reserved. The Arthur Andersen Difference Our Experienced Team We have proposed a team with vast experience in facilitating clients through package software selections and implementations in the manufacturing industry. Integrated software is the core of our consulting services. Our broad experiences have enabled us to work with many different products in a variety of different manufacturing environments. Facilitative Approach We take your agenda as our own and work with your representatives to help articulate your requirements with our industry expertise to ensure mutual ownership and selection of a package based on these objective facts. We believe we are uniquely qualified to help you in this important initiative. Middle Market Focus Integrated Business Solutions Our consulting approach focuses on implementing integrated business solutions that address all aspects of Plaskolite: strategy, process, people, and technology. Objectivity/Independence We have a vested interest in providing the right solutions for our clients, not solutions that are limited by our relationships or agreements. We provide a proven methodology that helps clients leverage enabling technologies that fit their requirements, not ours. Local Resources We have over 50 consultants in our Columbus office and over 140 in the state of Ohio. Being local positions us to be more responsive and provide high quality service at a more reasonable cost. Global Knowledge We have a global infrastructure from which we leverage. We have a package software petency center that performs work extensively with application selections and implementations. We have alliances with industry research groups and market analysis firms. We use our KnowledgeSpace and Global Best Practices to share insight internally and with our clients. We focus on the middle market. We operate in small, nimble teams that collaborate with your team to deliver realistic, practical solutions that work in a pany your size. Section 7: Arthur Andersen 21 169。s Business Consulting practice in Columbus. Todd has over 13 years of consulting experience with the firm working with clients in the distribution and manufacturing industries. He provides consulting services to clients on process reengineering and operational improvement, as well as, information systems planning, design, and implementation. Todd received his BA in Mathematics and Computer Science from Capital University. He is certified in production and inventory management (CPIM) by The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). Representative Clients: ? Ross Labs ? Ashland Chemical ? Advanced Drainage Systems ? Belden Wire