SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOOLS

FOR FRESH CRUSH k.Thuvarakan

Batch no:XXIV, Computing.

Content system management system management tools Fishbone/Ishikawa Diagrams PERT charts Gantt Charts suitable change management concept Kottler 8 Summary Reference

system management

■ System management is the process of organizing the way that changes are implemented efficiently within an organization.

■ System management is the discipline of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet specific success criteria.

system management tools

there are many tools available to assist with accomplishing the tasks and executing the responsibilities. Some require a computer with supporting software, while others can be used manually. Fresh crush managers should choose a system management tools that best suits their 5 years strategic planning. ■ Fishbone/Ishikawa Diagrams ■ PERT charts■ Gantt Charts

Fishbone/Ishikawa Diagrams

■ Fishbone diagrams are chiefly used in quality management fault-detection, and in business process improvement, especially in manufacturing and production, but the model is also very useful in project management planning and task management general.

Fishbone diagram in fresh crush strategic planning■ Agree on a problem statement of fresh crush. Draw a box around it

and draw a horizontal arrow running to it.■ Brainstorm the major categories of causes of the problem. There are

Methods, Machines (equipment), People (manpower), Materials, Measurement and Environment.

■ Write the categories of causes as branches from the main arrow.■ Brainstorm all the possible causes of the problem. ■ Again ask “why does this happen?” about each cause. Write sub–

causes branching off the causes. ■ When the group runs out of ideas, focus attention to places on the

chart where ideas are few.

PERT charts

■ PERT is a planning and control tool used for defining and controlling the tasks necessary to complete a project.

■ PERT charts and Critical Path Method (CPM) charts are often used interchangeably; the only difference is how task times are computed.

PERT chart in fresh crush strategic planning■ Identify the specific activities and milestones of fresh crush future five

years.■ Determine the proper sequence of activities.■ Construct a network diagram. ■ Estimate the time required for each activity. ■ Determine the critical path.■ Update the PERT chart as the project progresses.

Gantt Charts

■ Gantt charts are used to show calendar time task assignments in days, weeks or months.

■ The tool uses graphic representations to show start, elapsed, and completion times of each task within a project.

Gant chart in fresh crush strategic planning■ List all activities in the fresh crush five years plan. For each task, show

the earliest start date, estimated length of time it will take, and whether it is parallel or sequential. If tasks are sequential, show which stages they depend on.

■ Head up graph paper with the days or weeks through completion.■ Plot tasks onto graph paper. ■ Schedule activities. Schedule them in such a way that sequential

actions are carried out in the required sequence. ■ Presenting the analysis.

suitable change management concept■ The theory of change

defines the building blocks required to achieve long-term goals. There are many theories on how to conduct change. Many of these theories originate from leadership and change management guru, John P.Kotter. In fresh crush organization Kotter's 8-Step Change Model is most suitable to them.

Summary

Reference

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■ project management, tools, process, plans and project planning tips Available on <http://www.businessballs.com/project.htm> accessed at 11/09/2016.

■ Project Management: Tools & Techniques Available on <http://www.umsl.edu/~sauterv/analysis/488_f02_papers/ProjMgmt.html>accessed at 12/09/2016