DNW’s projects are conducted in a well-controlled manner and pass through the following, clearly defined project phases:
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Proposal and contract phase
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Project preparation phase
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Project execution phase
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Project conclusion phase.
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Proposal and contract phase
Initial meetings with the customer
are conducted by DNW’s responsible marketing specialist, in close
consultation with DNW’s directors and a project manager appointed for
proposal preparation.
The project manager assesses
requirements, draws up a preliminary test set-up design, identifies
tasks and required internal and external resources, and prepares a
draft project plan including a project proposal. The project plan and
proposal are checked by all relevant departments including management
before submission to the customer. Following any discussions regarding
changes to the proposed solution, accepted proposals are converted into
orders and registered by the administration department.
Project preparation phase
All projects are preceded by a
preparation phase that usually starts with a kick-off meeting with the
customer to discuss all relevant project details including the detailed
test set-up design. In addition, the project manager defines
responsibilities, defines and claims resources, initiates negotiations
with external resources and third parties, and finalizes the project
plan.
Project execution phase
The execution phase consists of
three sets of activities: pre-test activities, execution of the actual
test and post-test activities. All activities are managed by the
project manager in cooperation with the project and test coordinator.
Pre-test activities consist of:
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Checking the goods received from the customer, reporting any deviations, missing components or damage
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Coordinating the installation and set up of the test configuration
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Checking whether the test set up complies with the specific tunnel, instrumentation and model instructions
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Coordinating pre test runs, keeping records and verifying pre test results to examine plausibility and repeatability
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Granting approval for the actual test
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Actual test activities consist of:
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Conducting the test in accordance with the test program
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Keeping detailed records of each test step and all relevant operational details
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Checking whether all activities as defined in the test have been executed and confirming the completion of the test
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Post-test activities consist of:
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Coordinating post test checks with the customer
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Processing test data and drawing up test reports
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Completing all relevant project documentation
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Coordinating the disassembly of the test set up and the return of products to the customer
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Project conclusion phase
The conclusion phase comprises all
relevant administrative tasks such as evaluations with the customer,
filing, completion of the project database, invoicing and checking of
payments.