Contingency Plan and Executive Presentation

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BUS/475v10

Project Plan

BUS/475 v10

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Wk 4 – Apply: Project Plan

· Identify the top 2 Apple products and/or services to first integrate with AR and VR features.

· Determine and develop the top 5 AR and VR features and make prototypes

· Estimate supply chain needs, cost and production timeframe

Operational Step	Responsible Person	Timeline
Review Apple’s product/service mix and determine which top 2 products to start with AR and VR	Charles (Product Research Manager)	2/1 (1 week)
Conduct consumer surveys and market research regarding potential AR/VR features on Apple products/services	Darin (Market Research Manager)	2/8 (4 weeks)
Share survey results and feedback with management and the research team	Charles and Darin	3/8 (2 weeks)

Determine and develop the top 5 AR and VR features and make prototypes

Operational Step	Responsible Person	Timeline
Review sales data to determine peak sales opportunities by location	Jim (Director of Sales)	9/30 (1 week)
Identify the top 5 locations in which to conduct the desert taco pilot	Jim	10/7 (2 weeks)
Create marketing collateral and social media communications to promote the desert taco pilot	Oliver (Media Relations Manager)	10/21 (4 weeks)
Provide expected volume and product information for the inventory team	Jim	10/7 (2 weeks)

Estimate the required inventory and supply chain needs necessary to support the desert taco pilot

Operational Step	Responsible Person	Timeline
Based on expected customer volume, locations, and times, determine the product inventory required to support the pilot.	Louise (Controller)	10/14 (3 weeks)
Source supply companies and obtain product pricing quotes and delivery timelines.	Louise	10/21 (4 weeks)
Determine shipment and storage needs to support the pilot.	Louise and Ben (Operations Manager)	10/21 (4 weeks)
Purchase product for the pilot and arrange transportation to support the desert taco pilot at the various locations.	Louise	10/28 (5 weeks)