MCS task by Josie Kelly https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m en-us 2025-10-08 07:45:41 UTC 2025-10-08 09:53:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Automated warehousing josie_kelly https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623336169 Constraints of time, cost and quality for the project

]]> 2025-10-08 09:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623336169 Cost and Quality https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623342045 A high quality system is likely to be much more expensive, so would need to balance out against the cost benefit

]]> 2025-10-08 09:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623342045 Completion Date https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623342830 Do we have a target completion date we would need to consider. As Time will impact the cost or quality of the outcome?

]]> 2025-10-08 09:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623342830 Less Staff Required https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623344005 Do we need to consider the cost of redundancies in the project?

]]> 2025-10-08 09:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623344005 Off the shelf or bespoke https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623344130 Bespoke AIMS system would be much more refined and likely better quality, but much more expensive and time consuming

]]> 2025-10-08 09:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623344130 Cost and Time https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623344278 Initial cost of implementation will be high but if reduces errors quality goes up and better reputation. Also reduces need for call centre to answer complaints

]]> 2025-10-08 09:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623344278 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623344604 First I would set the scope: all products? only pcs? only laptops? Start with "goods in" or end to end automated process? etc.

]]> 2025-10-08 09:43:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623344604 Quality can be a result of the time taken to complete the project, we don't want to rush it, and the same with cost, if we try and do it cheaper it could affect the quality https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623345578 2025-10-08 09:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623345578 Time constrain https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623345630 would this represent we need to stop operations while solution gets implemented? if so, needs to be ASAP

]]> 2025-10-08 09:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623345630 Plan https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623345827 Time:

Currently it appears no time constraints have been set specifically. Discussion around scope of project on order accuracy and customer satisfaction, is their evidence of issues growing and need to complete quickly?


Quality:

We have not used this system before, what experience of AIMS systems do we have to draw upon? Do we make use of Power BI elsewhere in the business which could increase the quality of a newly implemented system by drawing on our own current processes?


Cost:

No budget has been set, but we know we have a good cash position and low levels of debt currently, so sourcing finance for the project shouldn't be a problem.


Interlinks:

All 3 constraints interlink. Raising quality will take more time/cost, Reducing time will lead to lower quality/increased cost. Reducing Cost will lead to more time/lower quality.

]]> 2025-10-08 09:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623345827 Wider Implementation https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623346102 Can we join with any of the manufacturers or retailer systems, more expensive and time consuming initially, but may be cost effective long term

]]> 2025-10-08 09:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623346102 quality/cost constrain https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623346643 depending on budget, we could fully automat (skynet) or just apply code bar codes and readers

]]> 2025-10-08 09:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623346643 https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623346810 Time

- would take a long of time to implement


- do we have the resource to be able to dedicate the time to it - this relates to cost - if very long, increases the cost to us


Cost


- would be expensive to implement, need to consider what savings it could drive to determine if it is worth it, if we were to try minimise on cost, could this mean we reduce the quality


Quality


- do we have the relevant skills to implement it, would we need to outsource, would we need to hire in more people, to ensure a high quality delivery, we'd need to ensure we don't try cut back on necessary costs


Recommendation


- review feasibility, need to draw up a timeline for the project to identify the critical path for success, consider alongside ongoing projects

]]> 2025-10-08 09:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623346810 Quality /specifications https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623347562 are our current systems compatible ? technical/ operational feasibility

]]> 2025-10-08 09:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623347562 Time, Cost, Quality https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623347767

  • Time - current inventory works fine, no immediate rush to save costs or to improve efficiency. However technology will be used by other companies who want to get ahead of competition and improve margins now. 

  • Cost - potentially quite expensive, new technology, automation, could also save cost in the future but nevertheless need to invest money now. Also integration training of staff, costs of any returns

  • Quality - very important, most important factor in consideration, need to ensure no errors as brand and customer loyalty is very important. Could lead to JIT inventory being possible, be more receptive to customer demand, be more flexible, quicker deliveries lower inventory costs, could really help to differentiate from competition without competing just on cost.

    • ]]>     2025-10-08 09:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623347767     Cost /budget https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623348650 we have cash, but how much would be the savings? inventory staff also makes repairs and other tasks, so we might still need them. Budget needs to be cost effective

    ]]>     2025-10-08 09:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623348650     cost https://padlet.com/kaplaneducation/5qdn9hdoograo59m/wish/3623354903 using our contacts, can we buy second hand cost effective from a big retailer / manufacturer to reduce cost?

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