Reduce project rework, schedule delay and cost overrun

Identify project task dependencies that lead to project rework and use them to drive new product innovation

ProjectDSM is a user friendly and robust project planning tool for small to medium sized businesses. It uses powerful Design Structure Matrix (DSM) project planning methods in combination with recommended standard project management frameworks to uncover hidden dependencies that lead to project rework.

Most DSM software tools are very expensive, complex and hard to use. Therefore, these tools are only successfully used for new product development by large companies in the automotive, aeronautical and IT industries.

ProjectDSM allows you to…

• Identify and pinpoint critical task input and information dependencies that if ignored, will lead to substantial rework, delays or even project failure.
• Identify all the project tasks and elements that will be affected by potential project rework.
• Identify when and where in a project true product or systemic innovation will be necessary to deliver the project outcome.
• Optimize your project plan for either shortest project lead time, lowest cost of rework or reduced project complexity.
• Keep track of and manage project assumptions.
• Develop realistic and robust rework contingency budgets.
• Identify project work that is manageable by your project team and the risks and issues that require focused management attention.
• Create ‘what if’ scenarios to see the effect of different optimization, resourcing and scheduling strategies on project lead time.
• Develop a rational contingency budget and timeline for your innovation projects.
• Effectively and efficiently communicate the project information to stakeholders.
• Export to Microsoft applications including Microsoft Project.

ProjectDSM allows both beginners and advanced project managers to manage their projects with clear situational awareness of project risks and develop robust project plans.

ProjectDSM is not industry specific and therefore can be used for any type of product, service, process and business design and development project.