MGMT 386 project management

Damien Montelongo Gallegos

MGMT 368

Professor Correa Martinez

01/30/2020

1.) For the  first  relocation project carried by Route 11 Potatoes Chips, please identify and briefly describe the different project stages, based on the information contained in the article “Route 11 Potato Chips finds success as a cult in a fiercely competitive market”.

The initiation stage took place when they realized a need for a factory was necessary and they saw an article in the Washington Post featuring a chip factory for sale Chesapeake Chips. Through planning they realized that this factory met their requirements to continue to grow. The continued to execute their growth through sales, and delivering their product.

2.) If Route 11 Potatoes Chips were to continue to grow, briefly describe how they will select which expansion alternative is the more suitable among the numerous projects that could be done.

The best strategy would be to find the balance between they highest ROI and NPV.