Business Question

BUS/475 v12Project Plan Template
Complete Part 1 and Part 2.
Part 1
Project Title: [List Project Title]
Project Objectives
1. [List project objectives]
Operational Step
Responsible Person
Timeline – mm/dd/yyyy
Responsible Person
Timeline – mm/dd/yyyy
2. [List project objective]
Operational Step
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3. [List project objective]
Operational Step
Responsible Person
Timeline – mm/dd/yyyy
Responsible Person
Timeline – mm/dd/yyyy
4. [List project objective]
Operational Step
Part 2
Write a 525- to 700-word justification of the choices you made in your project plan.
Format any references according to APA guidelines.
Begin your justification on a new line below.
References
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BUS/475 v12
Project Plan Example
This project plan is for reference purposes only. It is not intended to be a complete project plan.
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Project Title: Desert Taco Opportunity
Description:
Based on initial feedback from customer surveys, online discussion/social media groups, and SWOT
analyses, you have determined that there is an opportunity to increase your organization’s customer base
through the introduction of desert tacos in your food truck menu.
Project Objectives:
1. Identify the top three potential customer groups for this opportunity and describe their characteristics
and preferences.
Operational Step
Responsible Person
Timeline – mm/dd/yyyy
Review the organization’s customer
database to determine potential customer
groups.
Leo (Market Research
Manager)
9/30/2024 – 10/07/2024
Identify the top 3 groups to target based on
volume, brand loyalty, and location.
Betty (Director of Marketing)
10/08/2024 – 10/22/2024
Survey customers regarding food
preferences and potential menu items.
Tom (Customer Service
Representative)
10/23/2024 – 11/20/2024
Share customer feedback with inventory
and operational teams.
Betty/Tom
10/28/2024 – 12/01/2024
2. Determine the top 5 locations and times to complete a pilot study with your test market.
Operational Step
Responsible Person
Timeline – mm/dd/yyyy
Review sales data to determine peak sales
opportunities by location.
Jim (Director of Sales)
9/30/2024 – 10/07/2024
Identify the top 5 locations in which to
conduct the desert taco pilot.
Jim
10/08/2024 – 10/22/2024
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Operational Step
Responsible Person
Timeline – mm/dd/yyyy
Create marketing collateral and social
media communications to promote the
desert taco pilot.
Oliver (Media Relations
Manager)
10/23/2024 – 11/20/2024
Provide expected volume and product
information for the inventory team.
Jim
10/07/2024 – 10/21/2024
3. Estimate the required inventory and supply chain needs necessary to support the desert taco pilot.
Operational Step
Responsible Person
Timeline – mm/dd/yyyy
Based on expected customer volume,
locations, and times, determine the product
inventory required to support the pilot.
Louise (Controller)
10/14/2024 – 11/07/2024
Source supply companies and obtain
product pricing quotes and delivery
timelines.
Louise
10/21/2024 – 11/19/2024
Determine shipment and storage needs to
support the pilot.
Louise and Ben (Operations
Manager)
10/21/2024 – 11/19/2024
Purchase product for the pilot and arrange
transportation to support the desert taco
pilot at the various locations.
Louise
10/28/2024 – 12/10/2024
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