Work Breakdown Structure

Use the following project scope statement to create a WBS for the Riordan Manufacturing Go Green campaign.

Riordan Manufacturing is a plastics injection molding manufacturer pursuing a Go Green project with the intent of achieving International Organization for Standardizations 14001 certification. Riordan's main objective is to improve the sustainability of its products and processes.

A separate but related component of this campaign is to improve sustainable practices in offices at each plant. Offices are being asked to support this effort by developing green programs, such as generating lower waste, improving energy efficiency, and carpooling.

Scope

Restricted to offices at Riordan locations

Does not include external activities

Restricted to lowering office waste, improving energy efficiency or lowering energy usage, and reducing air pollutants

Deliverables

Reduce solid office waste volume by 50%.

Lower energy consumption by 10%.

Increase carpooling to over 50% of the staff.

Reduce disposable break room products by 75%.

Create the WBS in Microsoft® Project. Use the decomposition technique to identify tasks that must be completed. When necessary, break these tasks into smaller packages.

For each task, include a justification of no more than 150 words in which you explain why it must be completed in the manner and order you chose. Include a WBS dictionary.

Write an executive summary of no more than 1,050 words in which you describe the role of a project leader in creating a WBS. Explain strategies a project leader would use to interpret the project scope statement, conduct relevant research, and develop the WBS.

Combine the WBS, justifications, and executive summary into a cohesive report.

Format your report consistent with APA guidelines.