There are a number of good practices we employ in order to assure good results.

Desired Outcomes Inquiry
We start with the clients "I wish" statement. For the automation project, this "I Wish" concept describes a product and associated manufacturing line and machinery. For the facility project, this "I Wish" concept describes the management intentions for the facility. Then, through a series of discussions and skilled conversations, the scope and mission of the project are determined. The inquiry continues throughout the project, as the detail in the project unfolds.

Process Map
Since we do these types of projects regularly, we have the process mapped out. The process map is the guide to assure efficient execution of the process. Each step is performed in a specific sequence to build information and decisions until the desired result is attained.

Project Planning
During project planning, the focus is on identifying risks, division of work and structuring the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). A detailed project plan is constructed in a modular format using MS Project. The modular WBS provides for easy maintenance and easy construction of similar future projects.

Project Management
Project management best practices are used in each step of the project, executing the project plan.

Decisions
Our planning and analysis provides the client with the information needed to make an informed choice. We guide the decision making process, in which the decisions are made incrementally. The information gathering supports the decisions that must be made. At some point, the client must decide if the project adds enough value to the business to proceed. Sometimes the cancellation of a borderline project in the planning phase can be very valuable to the client company. Otherwise, if the project is a go, the benefits of proceeding are well defined.

Efficiency
Efficiency (max value for minimum expenditures) is the result of management decision making. Hard choices have to be made. Often, investment can be reduced with increased efforts in scheduling and use of electronic management systems. Comparison to industry standard benchmarks allows the client to compare their efficiency with similar installations.

Build Client Capability
Client capability is developed through communication, training, maintenance and key milestone attendance. This is especially important for clients that do similar projects on a regular basis. A specific method of working together with the client assures the growth of client capability as the project moves to completion.