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Successfully Navigating the Turbulent Skies of Large Scale ERP Implementation
Team F
Binoli Shah
Darshan Shaha
Neel Shahanand
Sumeet Reddy
Sriyanka Sathyanarayanshetty Sridhar
(Project Management) 6005 – Project Scope Management
Professor Rose Marota
Northeastern University Boston
May 8th, 2023
Spring 2023 Quarter
WBS Dictionary
ERP Implementation Project
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WBS/WBSD V
ERSION
H
ISTORY
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Date
Author
Key Differences
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05/08/2023
Binoli Shah
Darshan Shaha
Neel Shahanand
Sumeet Reddy
Sriyanka Sathyanarayanshetty Sridhar
Initial Draft
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T
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ONTENTS
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WBS Dictionary, Work Package Decomposition, Requirements Traceability
Matrix
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1.1
WBS Dictionary
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1.2
Work Package Decomposition
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1.3
Requirements Traceability Matrix
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Analysis WBS
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2.1
Project Lifecycle
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2.2
Building a high-quality WBS
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References
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ERP Implementation Project
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WBS Dictionary, Work Package Decomposition, Requirements
Traceability Matrix
1.1
WBS Dictionary
o
WBS
Code
WBS Name
WBS Detailed Description
Responsible Organization
1.1
Project Planning and
Initiation
The phase where the project is initiated and
planned.
Project Manager
1.3
ERP System Evaluation
and Selection
The phase where the ERP system is selected
based on evaluation criteria.
IT Manager
1.3.1
Define ERP System
Requirements and
Evaluation Criteria
Create a list of must-haves and criteria for
analyzing the ERP system.
IT Manager
1.4.6
Conduct system
integration testing and
user acceptance testing
The process of conducting system integration
testing and user acceptance testing of the ERP
system.
ERP Tester
1.4.4
Configure and customize
ERP system to meet
busines
Configure and customize the ERP system to
meet business requirements.
IT Manager
1.5.1
Monitor and control
project activities against
the project plan and
budget
The process of monitoring and controlling
project activities against the project plan and
budget to ensure the project stays on track.
Project Manager
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1.2
Work Package Decomposition
WBS
Code
Work Package
Name
Activities to complete Work Package
ROM Cost
Estimate
ROM Schedule
Estiamate
1.3
ERP System
Evaluation and
Selection
1.3.1 Define ERP System Requirements and Evaluation
Criteria
1.3.2 Research Potential ERP Vendors
1.3.3 Evaluate Vendor Proposals Against Criteria
1.3.4 Conduct Demonstrations and Site Visits
1.3.5 Assess Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return
on Investment (ROI)
1.3.6 Select Preferred Vendor and Finalize Contract.
$100,000
4 months
1.5
Project
Management
1.5.1 Monitor and control project activities against the project
plan and budget
1.5.2 Manage project risks and issues
1.5.3 Manage project scope and change requests
1.5.4 Manage project communication and stakeholder
engagement
1.5.5 Manage project resources including staffing and budget
1.5.6 Report project status and progress to stakeholders
$300,000
12 months
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1.3
Requirements Traceability Matrix
WBS
Code
Sub-Deliverable Name
WBS Code
for
Requirement
s
WBS Code
for Design
WBS Code
for Build
WBS Code
for Testing
WBS Code
for
Acceptance
1.4
Develop project schedule and detailed
work plan
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.8
1.3
Develop ERP system requirements and
evaluation criteria
1.3.1.
1.3.2
1.3.4
1.3.35
1.3.3
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2
Analysis WBS
2.1
Project Lifecycle
For organizing the WBS of the ERP implementation project at Bombardier, we selected the
traditional project lifecycle which consists of five phases - Initiation, Planning, Execution,
Monitoring & Control, and Closure. We rejected other project lifecycles such as Agile and Scrum
as they are more suitable for software development projects and not large-scale ERP
implementations. The traditional project lifecycle provided a comprehensive framework to
manage the complexities of the project and allowed for better control and tracking of the project
progress.
The Initiation phase involved identifying the project requirements, objectives, scope, and
stakeholders. The Planning phase focused on developing a detailed project plan, including the
WBS, resource allocation, budgeting, risk management, and communication plan. The
Execution phase involved the actual implementation of the ERP system and testing to ensure its
functionality and performance. The Monitoring & Control phase was responsible for tracking the
project progress, identifying any deviations from the plan, and taking corrective actions as
needed. Finally, the Closure phase involved the project handover, including the finalization of
project documentation and training.
Overall, the traditional project lifecycle was the best choice for our project as it provided a
comprehensive and structured approach to manage a large-scale ERP implementation project.
It allowed for better control, monitoring, and tracking of project progress, and ensured that all
project stakeholders were aligned with the project objectives and goals.
2.2
Building a high-quality WBS
To build a high-quality WBS for the ERP implementation project, we followed several steps.
First, we identified all the major deliverables of the project and decomposed them into smaller
sub-deliverables. We used the 100% Rule to ensure that all project work was included in the
WBS, and the Mutual Exclusion Rule to prevent any overlap or duplication of work.
Next, we used a template to structure the WBS and ensured that all work packages were
expressed as NOUNS, following the standard WBS format. We also ensured that the WBS was
aligned with the project objectives, scope, and timeline.
To assure that the WBS described all the work required for the project, we reviewed it with the
project team and key stakeholders, incorporated their feedback, and made revisions as
necessary. We also used a Checklist to verify that all project work was included in the WBS and
that the WBS was consistent with the project plan.
Overall, these steps helped us build a high-quality WBS that accurately described all the work
required for the ERP implementation project at Bombardier. By following a structured approach
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and using the appropriate tools and techniques, we were able to ensure that the WBS was
complete, comprehensive, and aligned with the project objectives and goals.
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References
Aubert, B., Bourdeau, S., & Walker, B. (2012). Successfully Navigating the Turbulent Skies of a
Large-Scale ERP Implementation. Communications of the Association for Information Systems,
30(1), 87-112
Aryanto, D. V., Supriadi, L. S. R., & Latief, Y. (2020). Development of WBS Dictionary and
Checklist Based on WBS of Railway Construction for Safety Planning. IOP Conference Series.
Materials Science and Engineering, 1007(1), 12007–.
https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-
899X/1007/1/01200
Pradika, P. A., Latief, Y., Muslim, F., & Riantini, L. S. (2020). Development of Work Breakdown
Structure (WBS) dictionary and checklist for safety planning on dam construction project. IOP
Conference Series. Earth and Environmental Science, 599(1), 12059–.
https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/599/1/012059
Tan, B., Pan, S. L., Chen, W., & Huang, L. (2020). Organizational Sensemaking in ERP
Implementation: The Influence of Sensemaking Structure. MIS Quarterly, 44(4), 1773–1809.
https://doi.org/10.25300/MISQ/2020/11872
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