Project Launch
Week 0
Problem Definition
Week 3
System Design
Week 6
Subsystem Design
Week 9
Today
Week 15
Emergency Meeting
Week 11
Cost Analysis
Week 12
Future (MSD II)
Future (MSD II)
Project Launch
Week 0
Problem Definition
Week 3
System Design
Week 6
Subsystem Design
Week 9
Today
Week 15
Emergency Meeting
Week 11
Cost Analysis
Week 12
Major Points:
- Met with team- Developed norms and values- Understood Project Readiness
Packet- Built relationship with
customer
Project Launch
Bottom-line: Researched topic and gathered a basic understanding on the project and deliverables.
Learning Points:
- Research- Shredding process - Existing
systems/companies- Brainstorm/develop
milestones
Takeaways:
- Developed:- Problem statement- Stakeholders- Customer questions
Project Launch
Week 0
Problem Definition
Week 3
System Design
Week 6
Subsystem Design
Week 9
Today
Week 15
Emergency Meeting
Week 11
Cost Analysis
Week 12
Future (MSD II)
Major Points:
- Preliminary Schedule- Scope defined- Engineering Requirement
introduction- Work Breakdown Structure
Meeting Powerpoint
Meeting Notes
Problem Definition
Learning Points:
- George Mason will have some insight onto final product to be produced
- Further research into the shredding process needed
Takeaways:
- Scope defined as a complete production line per George Mason's recommendation
- Change needed to Engineering Requirements
- Rochester based location- ROI stated as 5 years or less
with the goal of >=$0.32 per pound
Bottom-line: Further research into the details of the process and machinery is required
Project Launch
Week 0
Problem Definition
Week 3
System Design
Week 6
Subsystem Design
Week 9
Today
Week 15
Emergency Meeting
Week 11
Cost Analysis
Week 12
Bottom-line: GM report doesn’t affect our research. More specific and in depth research needed.
Future (MSD II)
Major Points:
- Engineering Requirements- Functional Decomposition- Benchmarking- Risk Assessment
Learning Points:
- George Mason’s report and its impact on our scope
- Research on subsystems and possible equipment
Takeaways:
- More research needed to determine if cleaning and automated sorting machine are options
- Automated bale machine is most effective
- Space requirements needs more research
System Design
System Design
Week 6
Subsystem Design
Week 9
Today
Week 15
Emergency Meeting
Week 11
Cost Analysis
Week 12
Project Launch
Week 0
Problem Definition
Week 3
Future (MSD II)
Bottom-line: Cleaning eliminated. Research specific details and associated costs for subsystems.
Major Points:
- Finalized Engineering Requirements
- Subsystem Identification (Sorting, Shredding, Baling)
- Initial Cost Breakdown Tool
Meeting Powerpoint
Meeting Notes
Learning Points:
- Further research into subsystems is needed
- Meeting with Qian Song from Saunders College of Business
- Cost Accounting 101 with John Kaemmerlen
Takeaways:
- Cleaning step is eliminate (but space needs consideration)
- Multiple suggestions for Cost Tool
Subsystem Design
Subsystem Design
Week 9
Today
Week 15
Emergency Meeting
Week 11
Cost Analysis
Week 12
System Design
Week 6
Project Launch
Week 0
Problem Definition
Week 3
Future (MSD II)
Bottom-line: Project focus was narrowed. Insulation was chosen as a end product.
Major Points:
- The lack of an end product restricted progress
- Team struggled to get answers from contacts
- Developed/discussed options to move forward
Learning Points:
- Bonded Logic appeared to be the model of success
- The concept of “fluff” may be an intriguing stopping point
Takeaways:
- Insulation is a viable path to pursue
- Keeping flexibility in the system is still a priority
Emergency Meeting
Today
Week 15
Emergency Meeting
Week 11
Cost Analysis
Week 12
Subsystem Design
Week 9
System Design
Week 6
Project Launch
Week 0
Problem Definition
Week 3
Future (MSD II)
Evolution of the Cost Tool:
- Basic model with user inputs page- Library functionality- Overall Cost Tool (Future - Slide 17)
Cost Analysis
Bottom-line: Create a robust tool to guide machine selection and evaluate project costs
Takeaways:
- Remove financing option and replace with depreciation model
- Prioritized list of tasks to complete- Include more visual aids (Graphs and/or
Charts)- Create a more user friendly interface
Today
Week 15
Cost Analysis
Week 12
Emergency Meeting
Week 11
Subsystem Design
Week 9
System Design
Week 6
Project Launch
Week 0
Problem Definition
Week 3
Future (MSD II)
Insulation as an End Product:
- Overall Process Chart for Insulation- Potential Value Streams- Recommended Sorting - Discuss Plans for MSD II
Today
Bottom-line: Update with most current information since Emergency Meeting in week 11
Receiving Sorting1. Whole
garments2. Jeans3. % Cotton4. None
Cutting1. Rags
2. Clippings
Shredding1. Fibers2. Various
shredded sizes
Remanufactured Product*By this point in the process, the product could be sold as raw material or remanufactured
Baling*Required step for nearly all sold products
Mixing1. Fibers
2. Various shredded sizes
*Same as “shredding” just a better consistency
Cording1. Fibers
2. Various shredded sizes
*First step in making any additional products
Potential Sellable Items at Each Step
Project Launch
Week 0
Problem Definition
Week 3
System Design
Week 6
Subsystem Design
Week 9
Today
Week 15
Emergency Meeting
Week 11
Cost Analysis
Week 12
Future (MSD II)
Simulation
Vision
1. A 3D animation depicting the shredding facility
2. Flow of textile, people and equipment in the facility
BenefitsA Simulation will help determine:
- Throughput- WIP- Staffing per shift- Downtime / Waiting time- Will allow calculations for more
accurate ROI
Next Steps
- Quickly evaluate alternatives- Takes variation of machinery and people into account- Predicts line performance- Reduce risk- Maximize impact of the investment
Facility Layout
VisionAn layout showing:
1. Machine footprint2. Empty space3. Space utilization4. Flow of raw material, people, and
finished goods5. Drops for electricity/air/other
Benefits
- Determined machine location- Visual of flow through facility - Distances between stations - Where everything is located in
relation to the other - How much space is required for
necessary processes
Next Steps
- Identify machine footprint requirements- Power drops- Computer stations- Scrap bins
- Create size categories to add options to layout- Identify material handling system- Create starting layout of each size category- Possibly test with cardboard placeholders
Cost Tool
VisionA user friendly tool with 5 tabs, each having specific functionality
1. User Instructions Tab2. Machine Library Tab3. Machine Selection4. Overall Cost 5. Background Tab
Benefits
- Complete hand-off- Easily adjustable- Comparison tool- Machine recommendations for
future analysis- Maximum flexibility
Next Steps
- Add new machines that we identified as part of the process- Carding Machine- Mixing Machine
- Make the tool more robust- Add more costs (Ex: Transportation)- Implement depreciation function - Add graphs of important metrics
- Update the User instructions
Final Report
VisionThe final report will contain:
1. Abstract2. Summary of Phases3. Results & Discussion4. References
Benefits
- Organizes all project information into one place
- Ensures Goodwill understand where information came from / was calculated
- Will provide Goodwill a start for future business cases
Next Steps
- Watch as the project develops- Keep this as a continuous project activity- As pieces of the project move forward, this report will be updated
Gantt chart of MSD II - SSimulation
- Identify process/line -Obtain specifications and constraints - Final simulation -Analysis
AutoCAD- Identify machine layout requirements -Select conveyance system- Basic layout -Final layout
Cost Tool- Identify all machines -Add in depreciation functionality and finish library component- Finalize Cost Tool -Add Graphs of important data/metrics- Complete user instruction tab
Final report- Meeting to determine what to include in paper- Finalize paper
Executive Summary- Identify key components to include from report- Finish summary