Engineering Change Requests - configuring controls in PPM ?

Change requests are requests to make changes to the scope, schedule, or budget of a project. In project management, change requests are typically used to document and track changes to the project, and ensure that all stakeholders are aware of and agree to the changes.

Here are five examples of change requests that might be used in engineering projects:

1. Scope change: A request to add or remove a feature or deliverable from the project scope. For example, an engineering company might request a scope change to add a new design feature to a product in order to meet customer requirements.
2. Schedule change: A request to adjust the project schedule in order to accommodate changes to the scope or budget. For example, an engineering company might request a schedule change to add additional time to a project to test a new design feature.
3. Budget change: A request to adjust the project budget in order to accommodate changes to the scope or schedule. For example, an engineering company might request a budget change to add additional funding to a project in order to purchase specialized equipment or hire additional personnel.
4. Resource change: A request to add or remove resources from the project team. For example, an engineering company might request a resource change to add a new team member with specialized expertise to a project.
5. Quality change: A request to adjust the project's quality standards or requirements. For example, an engineering company might request a quality change to require additional testing or certification for a product in order to meet regulatory standards.

PPM (Project Portfolio Management) has some key features that can help with managing change requests as a single source of truth which include:

1. Workflow management: A PPM tool can help organizations streamline and automate the process of reviewing, approving, and implementing change requests. This can help organizations save time and resources, and ensure that all change requests are properly documented and tracked.
2. Collaboration: A PPM tool can provide a centralized platform for all stakeholders to collaborate and share information about change requests. This can help ensure that everyone is aware of and agrees to the changes being proposed.
3. Visibility: A PPM tool can provide a clear view of all change requests, along with relevant data and metrics, to help organizations understand the impact of each change on the project. This can help organizations make more informed decisions about which changes to approve and how to allocate resources accordingly.
4. Tracking: A PPM tool can help organizations track the progress and status of each change request, and identify any issues or concerns that may need to be addressed. This can help organizations stay on track and ensure that all changes are implemented in a timely and effective manner.

Overall, a PPM tool is a great way to manage change requests, as it provides a centralized platform for reviewing, approving, and implementing changes, and helps organizations stay on track and achieve better results. By providing visibility, collaboration, and tracking capabilities, a PPM tool can help organizations optimize their project management processes and achieve better outcomes.

Engineering Change Requests in Cora - A Use Case Video

WHY CONSIDER CORA PPM (www.corasystems.com)

There are several reasons why someone might want to consider Cora PPM over the alternative options:

Unique features: Cora PPM offers features & capabilities that are not available in other tools, which would make it a better fit for your organization's needs.

Ease of use: Cora PPM is more user-friendly and easier to learn than other tools, making it a much more attractive option for organizations with limited training resources, larger user communities, or higher levels of staff turnover.

Customization & Configuration options: Cora PPM allows for more customization and configuration flexibility than other tools, which is a major advantage for organizations with specific or unique requirements.

Strong customer support: Cora offers excellent customer support, including training, onboarding, and ongoing technical assistance on a 7x24x365 basis, which would make your PPM tool a more appealing choice for organizations that value a high level of support and may need it to support global teams

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Alan Crean | Project Financials, Systems, & Technologies Specialist?|?Cora?|[email protected]