Strong Project Management ensures that schedule, cost and quality objectives are met. CSS has proven methodologies for executing projects. We work closely with you to clearly define the project scope, schedule, cost and execution details. CSS also manages vendors selected to provide hardware and software.
Planning and Development
CSS's Project Methodology is based on the concept of "good to be planning and planning to be good." CSS will collaborate with you to achieve good communication throughout all phases of a project, with an emphasis on gathering as much information as we can from the beginning about your process and how it relates to your business activity model. We strongly recommend interviewing all the groups and individuals that will be influenced by the result of our design efforts. This list typically includes system operators, engineers, managers, IT personnel, and maintenance personnel. The better we understand your needs, the better prepared we are to successfully complete the project.
Design, Development and Testing
Once the necessary information has been gathered and documented into a detailed description DDS (or Functional Specification for complex projects), CSS sets to work on the design and development. Documentation and extensive testing are an integral part of this phase to ensure that the design meets all your needs, as well as accounting for any unforeseen complications and/or conflicts.
Implementation and Support
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) is the key to any project managed by Convenient Software Solutions. During the FAT stage, CSS works closely with the role players to participate in a simulation and validation of the control system before it is installed at the site. As a client, this is the first real opportunity to validate that CSS provided what was stated in the functional specification and reduces any surprises during commissioning. Simulation saves time and money during start-up and ensures that your system will function effectively when abnormal situations arise. We also use this opportunity to do some preliminary operator training and perform any "fine-tuning" prior to system delivery.
Once the system is tested, simulated and approved by the client, it is time to integrate the system onsite. Many factors can influence start-up, and this is where all the up-front information gathering, continuous documentation and exhaustive testing truly pay big dividends. CSS's early preparation and prior testing procedures mitigate problems and eliminate costly, time-consuming work on-site.
As a provider of professional services, we understand that our reputation must be earned. Once installed, CSS stands behind its work by offering warranty and on-call services. All work performed by CSS is guaranteed to meet the needs outlined in the original project scope and detailed description.
