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Apex Manufacturing: SAP S/4HANA and Line 3 Upgrade

AT RISK: No float left on data migration, and an IT resource gap in September
ProAs at 27 Apr 2026
Executive snapshot · At risk

Apex is running two programs, SAP S/4HANA and the Line 3 upgrade, and full production resumption is dated 24 Feb 2027. Open purchase order cleansing is 21 working days behind baseline and has used up all the float on the path to go-live on 3 Feb 2027.

  • 1Decision needed by 4 Sep 2026: how to close the 2.0 FTE IT gap between SAP integration testing and SCADA integration, which overlap from 7 Sep 2026.
  • 2Cleanse open purchase orders (APX.3.2.5) is 2% complete and forecast to finish 2 Oct 2026, 21 working days after baseline, because 14,000 purchase orders need manual cleansing. It sits on the critical path with 0 days of float.
  • 3Nothing is late today, but integration testing and the user acceptance window behind it have no buffer. Go-live (3 Feb 2027) and production resumption (24 Feb 2027) move day for day with any further slip.
31%
Overall progress
32% planned
21d
Data migration behind baseline
working days · no float left
0d
Float on the path to go-live
21 activities on the longest path

Schedule outlook

Approved baseline
24 Feb 2027
Forecast as dated
24 Feb 2027
Variance
0 working days

Production resumption is 24 Feb 2027, the same as baseline. The 21 working days lost on data migration have used all of its float, so any further slip on the migration, integration testing or user acceptance path moves go-live (3 Feb 2027) by the same amount.

Critical pathZero or negative float from Cleanse open purchase orders to Full production resumption

APX.3.2.5Cleanse open purchase orders0d float
→
APX.3.4.3Mock load 2: master and transactional data0d float
→
APX.3.4.4Mock load 2 reconciliation and defect fixing0d float
→
APX.3.4.5Mock load 2 signed off by data owners0d float
→
APX.5.1.1Refresh UAT environment with mock load 2 data0d float
→
APX.5.1.2Prepare UAT scripts and test data0d float
→
APX.5.1.3Train UAT testers and business super users0d float
→
APX.5.2.3UAT cycle 1: production and maintenance0d float
→
APX.5.2.4UAT defect resolution0d float
→
APX.5.2.5UAT cycle 2: regression and retest0d float
→
APX.6.1.1Detailed cutover plan and runbook0d float
→
APX.6.1.2Cutover rehearsal 10d float
→
APX.6.1.3Year-end finance close and system freeze0d float
→
APX.6.1.4Set up cutover command centre0d float
→
APX.6.1.5Cutover rehearsal 2 and data reconciliation0d float
→
APX.6.1.6Final data load and reconciliation0d float
→
APX.6.1.7Go-live readiness review0d float
→
APX.6.1.8SAP go-live0d float
→
APX.11.1.1Production restart readiness review0d float
→
APX.11.1.2Ramp-up to full rate on new system0d float
→
APX.11.1.3Full production resumption0d float

The longest path in the export runs from open purchase order cleansing to production resumption through 21 activities. Every stage has 0 days of float.

Delivery roadmapAs at 27 Apr 2026

Jan 2026 to Mar 2027 · schedule exportOpenProduction resumption
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Q3 2026
Q4 2026
Q1 2027
TODAY
Mechanical completion

28 Aug 2026
ISO 9001 certificate confirmed

23 Dec 2026
SAP go-live

03 Feb 2027
Full production resumption

24 Feb 2027
P1
A.1 Blueprint and design
05 Jan 2026 to 31 Mar 2026 · 100% complete
Complete. Business blueprint signed off 30 Mar 2026.
100%
P2
A.2 Build and configuration
01 Apr 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 · 33% complete
33% complete. Build and configuration runs to 31 Aug 2026.
33%
P3
A.3 Data migrationAT RISK
01 Apr 2026 to 29 Oct 2026 · 10% complete
Critical path · 21 working days behind baseline
10% complete. On the critical path with 0 days of float. Open purchase order cleansing is forecast 21 working days behind baseline; 14,000 purchase orders need manual cleansing.
10%
P4
A.4 Integration testingAT RISK
01 Sep 2026 to 29 Oct 2026 · 0% complete
No float · IT resource gap of 2.0 FTE
Not started. Begins 1 Sep 2026. IT integration team demand is 6.0 FTE against 4.0 FTE available, and there is no float.
0%
P5
A.5 User acceptance testing
30 Oct 2026 to 15 Dec 2026 · 0% complete
Not started. Begins 30 Oct 2026, with no buffer behind integration testing.
0%
P6
A.6 Cutover, go-live and hypercare
16 Dec 2026 to 24 Feb 2027 · 0% complete
Not started. Begins 16 Dec 2026. SAP go-live is 3 Feb 2027.
0%
P7
B.1 Equipment procurement and shutdown planning
05 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026 · 100% complete
Complete. Siemens equipment ordered and delivered; shutdown plan approved 24 Feb 2026.
100%
P8
B.2 Mechanical installation
09 Mar 2026 to 28 Aug 2026 · 13% complete
13% complete. Mechanical completion is forecast 28 Aug 2026, 3 working days ahead of baseline.
13%
P9
B.3 SCADA and automation integrationAT RISK
01 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 · 0% complete
Shares the IT team with integration testing · 2.0 FTE gap
Not started. Begins 1 Sep 2026. IT tasks overlap integration testing, with a 2.0 FTE gap; the phase has float.
0%
P10
B.4 Commissioning and ISO 9001 re-certification
01 Dec 2026 to 23 Dec 2026 · 0% complete
Not started. Begins 1 Dec 2026. ISO 9001 re-certification audit is dated 16 Dec 2026.
0%
P11
C Production restart
04 Feb 2027 to 24 Feb 2027 · 0% complete
Not started. Begins 4 Feb 2027, after SAP go-live.
0%

The SAP program (A) and the Line 3 upgrade (B) meet at SAP go-live and production resumption. The shared IT team is what links A.4 and B.3 in September to November.

Decisions required

Decision 1

SAP integration testing and SCADA integration need 6.0 FTE from a team of 4.0

Requested: Decide how to cover the 2.0 FTE gap in the IT team in September: add capacity, or move the SCADA IT tasks (APX.9.1.3, APX.9.2.3) later. Those tasks have 36 and 26 working days of float, while integration testing (APX.4.2) has none.

Recommended: Protect integration testing and re-date the SCADA IT tasks within their float, rather than let the shared team slow the critical path.

AuthorityTo be confirmed
Needed by4 Sep 2026

If not decided: If integration testing slows, its zero float passes straight to user acceptance, go-live (3 Feb 2027) and production resumption (24 Feb 2027).

Linked: Risk 2Linked: Recommended Action 1Source: APX.4.2.1 (ID 106), APX.4.2.3 (ID 108), APX.9.1.3 (ID 197), APX.9.2.3 (ID 202)

What could change the outcome

The top risks that could move this outlook. A preview of the full Risk Analysis tab.

SeverityRisk
High risk
Data migration has no float left

Open purchase order cleansing is 21 working days behind baseline because 14,000 purchase orders need manual cleansing. Go-live is protected only because the buffer has been used.

High risk
IT team double-booked in September

Integration testing and SCADA integration need 6.0 FTE from a team of 4.0 FTE. Integration testing has no float; SCADA has 26 or more working days.

Medium risk
User acceptance has no buffer

User acceptance testing starts 30 Oct 2026, straight after integration testing, with no float before go-live.

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Workstream health

WorkstreamCompletePositionStatus
Program Management50%On planOn plan
Finance Systems41%On planOn plan
Supply Chain Systems41%On planOn plan
Production Systems46%On planOn plan
Quality and Compliance29%On planOn plan
IT Infrastructure45%On planOn plan
Integration28%On planOn plan
Data Migration16%1 delayedWatch
Testing10%On planOn plan
Change and Training12%On planOn plan
Procurement and Shutdown91%On planOn plan
Mechanical Installation15%On planOn plan
Electrical and Automation0%Not started yetNot started
Data confidence: High · Refreshed 27 Apr 2026 · Resource demand is in comments only
  • All 182 activities have an owner, and dependency links run through the whole project, so float and the critical path are calculated from schedule logic. No task is dated before the work it depends on.
  • The export holds no resource assignments or capacity. The 6.0 FTE demand against 4.0 FTE is taken from source comments and cannot be checked against a resource plan.
Delivery overview

Blueprint and equipment procurement are complete. Build and configuration is 33% complete and data migration 10%, and migration is where the buffer has gone: it is 21 working days behind baseline with no float.

  • 1Blueprint (A.1) and equipment procurement and shutdown planning (B.1) are complete.
  • 2Data migration (A.3) is 10% complete and 21 working days behind baseline on open purchase order cleansing.
  • 3Integration testing and SCADA integration both need the IT team from 7 Sep 2026, which is 2.0 FTE short.
10%
Data migration complete
21d
Migration working days behind
0d
Float on path to go-live
3d
Mechanical completion ahead

PhasesSelect a phase to expand

Mobilisation and governance100%
Lead: SAP Program Director · Jan '26 → Jan '26
Business blueprint workshops100%
Lead: Business Process Lead · Jan '26 → Mar '26
Technical design and strategy100%
Lead: Solution Architect · Jan '26 → Mar '26
All 3 packages complete.
Technical environments38%
Lead: IT Infrastructure Manager · Apr '26 → May '26
Finance configuration43%
Lead: Finance Lead · Apr '26 → Jul '26
Supply chain configuration18%
Lead: Supply Chain Lead · Apr '26 → Aug '26
Production configuration29%
Lead: Production Systems Lead · Apr '26 → Aug '26
Custom development38%
Lead: Development Lead · Apr '26 → Jun '26
Build completion0%
Lead: Solution Architect · Aug '26 → Aug '26
33% complete. Build and configuration runs to 31 Aug 2026.
Migration planning100%
Lead: Data Migration Lead · Apr '26 → Apr '26
Data cleansing5%
Lead: Data Quality Analyst · Apr '26 → Oct '26
Migration build3%
Lead: Data Migration Lead · Apr '26 → Jul '26
Mock loads0%
Lead: Data Migration Lead · Aug '26 → Oct '26
Cleanse open purchase orders (APX.3.2.5) is forecast to finish 2 Oct 2026, 21 working days after baseline. 14,000 purchase orders need manual cleansing. The path from it to go-live has 0 days of float.
Test preparation0%
Lead: Test Manager · Sep '26 → Sep '26
SAP integration testing0%
Lead: Integration Lead · Sep '26 → Oct '26
Non-functional testing0%
Lead: Test Manager · Sep '26 → Oct '26
Integration testing has 0 days of float. The IT integration team is asked for 6.0 FTE across this window and B.3 against 4.0 FTE available. Decision outstanding.
UAT preparation0%
Lead: Test Manager · Oct '26 → Nov '26
UAT cycles0%
Lead: Test Manager · Nov '26 → Dec '26
End user readiness0%
Lead: Change Manager · Nov '26 → Dec '26
Not started. Starts 30 Oct 2026. It follows integration testing and data migration, and there is no buffer.
Cutover preparation0%
Lead: Cutover Manager · Dec '26 → Feb '27
Hypercare0%
Lead: Hypercare Lead · Feb '27 → Feb '27
Not started. Begins 16 Dec 2026. SAP go-live is 3 Feb 2027.
Equipment procurement100%
Lead: Procurement Manager · Jan '26 → Feb '26
Shutdown planning100%
Lead: Shutdown Planner · Jan '26 → Feb '26
All 2 packages complete.
Strip-out and civil57%
Lead: Mechanical Lead · Mar '26 → May '26
Equipment installation0%
Lead: Mechanical Lead · May '26 → Aug '26
Utilities0%
Lead: Electrical Lead · May '26 → Jul '26
Mechanical completion0%
Lead: Mechanical Lead · Aug '26 → Aug '26
On track. Mechanical completion is forecast 28 Aug 2026, 3 working days ahead of baseline.
Controls installation0%
Lead: Controls Engineer · Sep '26 → Sep '26
Controls configuration0%
Lead: Controls Engineer · Sep '26 → Nov '26
Acceptance testing0%
Lead: Controls Engineer · Oct '26 → Nov '26
IT tasks (APX.9.1.3 and APX.9.2.3) overlap integration testing, with a 2.0 FTE gap. The phase has 26 to 36 working days of float.
Commissioning0%
Lead: Commissioning Lead · Dec '26 → Dec '26
ISO 9001 re-certification0%
Lead: Quality Manager · Dec '26 → Dec '26
Not started. The ISO 9001 re-certification audit is dated 16 Dec 2026 to 18 Dec 2026; the phase has 26 working days of float.
Restart and ramp-up0%
Lead: Plant Manager · Feb '27 → Feb '27
Not started. Begins 4 Feb 2027, after SAP go-live.

ScheduleAs at 27 Apr 2026

AT RISK overall. 31% complete against 32% planned. Nothing is late. Data migration is 21 working days behind baseline with no float, and the IT team is 2.0 FTE short for integration testing and SCADA integration.
Status
WBSTask%StartFinishForecastOwnerStatusComments
APXApex Manufacturing: SAP S/4HANA and Line 3 Upgrade31%05 Jan 202624 Feb 2027Program DirectorIn progress
APX.1A.1 Blueprint and design100%05 Jan 202631 Mar 202631 Mar 2026 ✓SAP Program DirectorDone
APX.1.1Mobilisation and governance100%05 Jan 202623 Jan 202623 Jan 2026 ✓SAP Program DirectorDone
APX.1.1.1Confirm program scope and business case100%05 Jan 202609 Jan 202609 Jan 2026 ✓SAP Program DirectorDone
APX.1.1.2Establish program governance and steering committee100%12 Jan 202616 Jan 202616 Jan 2026 ✓SAP Program DirectorDone
APX.1.1.3Mobilise implementation partner team100%19 Jan 202623 Jan 202623 Jan 2026 ✓Implementation Partner LeadDone
APX.1.1.4Milestone: Program mobilised—23 Jan 202623 Jan 202623 Jan 2026 ✓SAP Program DirectorDone
APX.1.2Business blueprint workshops100%27 Jan 202630 Mar 202630 Mar 2026 ✓Business Process LeadDone
APX.1.2.1Finance and controlling blueprint workshops100%27 Jan 202623 Feb 202623 Feb 2026 ✓Finance LeadDone
APX.1.2.2Procurement and inventory blueprint workshops100%27 Jan 202623 Feb 202623 Feb 2026 ✓Supply Chain LeadDone
APX.1.2.3Production planning blueprint workshops100%27 Jan 202625 Feb 202625 Feb 2026 ✓Production Systems LeadDone
APX.1.2.4Sales and distribution blueprint workshops100%27 Jan 202613 Feb 202613 Feb 2026 ✓Supply Chain LeadDone
APX.1.2.5Plant maintenance blueprint workshops100%27 Jan 202611 Feb 202611 Feb 2026 ✓Maintenance ManagerDone
APX.1.2.6Quality management blueprint workshops100%27 Jan 202611 Feb 202611 Feb 2026 ✓Quality ManagerDone
APX.1.2.7Warehouse and logistics blueprint workshops100%27 Jan 202611 Feb 202611 Feb 2026 ✓Warehouse ManagerDone
APX.1.2.8Fit-gap analysis100%26 Feb 202611 Mar 202611 Mar 2026 ✓Business Process LeadDone
APX.1.2.9Draft business blueprint documents100%12 Mar 202625 Mar 202625 Mar 2026 ✓Business AnalystDone
APX.1.2.10Blueprint review with process owners100%26 Mar 202630 Mar 202630 Mar 2026 ✓Business Process LeadDone
APX.1.2.11Milestone: Business blueprint signed off—30 Mar 202630 Mar 202630 Mar 2026 ✓SAP Program DirectorDone
APX.1.3Technical design and strategy100%27 Jan 202631 Mar 202631 Mar 2026 ✓Solution ArchitectDone
APX.1.3.1Technical architecture and landscape design100%27 Jan 202616 Feb 202616 Feb 2026 ✓Solution ArchitectDone
APX.1.3.2Security and authorisation concept100%17 Feb 202602 Mar 202602 Mar 2026 ✓Security ArchitectDone
APX.1.3.3Integration architecture design100%17 Feb 202604 Mar 202604 Mar 2026 ✓Integration LeadDone
APX.1.3.4Data migration strategy and approach100%27 Jan 202609 Feb 202609 Feb 2026 ✓Data Migration LeadDone
APX.1.3.5Test strategy and environment plan100%27 Jan 202605 Feb 202605 Feb 2026 ✓Test ManagerDone
APX.1.3.6Change management and training approach100%27 Jan 202605 Feb 202605 Feb 2026 ✓Change ManagerDone
APX.1.3.7Inventory current systems and interfaces100%27 Jan 202609 Feb 202609 Feb 2026 ✓Solution ArchitectDone
APX.1.3.8Plant network and operational technology security assessment100%27 Jan 202609 Feb 202609 Feb 2026 ✓Security ArchitectDone
APX.1.3.9Master data governance design100%27 Jan 202605 Feb 202605 Feb 2026 ✓Data Migration LeadDone
APX.1.3.10Define benefits tracking and program KPIs100%27 Jan 202602 Feb 202602 Feb 2026 ✓SAP Program DirectorDone
APX.1.3.11Approve build plan and cut-over principles100%31 Mar 202631 Mar 202631 Mar 2026 ✓SAP Program DirectorDone
APX.2A.2 Build and configuration33%01 Apr 202631 Aug 2026Solution ArchitectIn progress
APX.2.1Technical environments38%01 Apr 202628 May 2026IT Infrastructure ManagerIn progress
APX.2.1.1Provision development and quality systems100%01 Apr 202616 Apr 202616 Apr 2026 ✓IT Infrastructure ManagerDone
APX.2.1.2Install SAP Fiori front end and gateway60%17 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Basis LeadIn progress
APX.2.1.3Configure user roles and authorisations0%01 May 202628 May 2026Security ArchitectNot started
APX.2.1.4Provision production and disaster recovery systems0%01 May 202628 May 2026IT Infrastructure ManagerNot started
APX.2.1.5Network and plant connectivity upgrade64%01 Apr 202607 May 2026Network LeadIn progress
APX.2.2Finance configuration43%01 Apr 202620 Jul 2026Finance LeadIn progress
APX.2.2.1Configure general ledger and chart of accounts100%01 Apr 202620 Apr 202620 Apr 2026 ✓Finance LeadDone
APX.2.2.2Configure controlling and cost centres33%21 Apr 202606 May 2026Finance LeadIn progress
APX.2.2.3Configure accounts payable and receivable0%07 May 202628 May 2026Finance LeadNot started
APX.2.2.4Configure asset accounting0%29 May 202610 Jun 2026Finance LeadNot started
APX.2.2.5Configure financial close and reporting0%11 Jun 202602 Jul 2026Finance LeadNot started
APX.2.2.6Finance unit testing0%03 Jul 202620 Jul 2026Finance LeadNot started
APX.2.2.7Configure treasury and bank connectivity100%01 Apr 202623 Apr 202623 Apr 2026 ✓Finance LeadDone
APX.2.2.8Configure intercompany and consolidation100%01 Apr 202623 Apr 202623 Apr 2026 ✓Finance LeadDone
APX.2.3Supply chain configuration18%01 Apr 202606 Aug 2026Supply Chain LeadIn progress
APX.2.3.1Configure procurement and purchasing80%01 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Supply Chain LeadIn progress
APX.2.3.2Configure inventory management0%01 May 202621 May 2026Supply Chain LeadNot started
APX.2.3.3Configure warehouse management0%22 May 202612 Jun 2026Warehouse ManagerNot started
APX.2.3.4Configure sales and distribution0%15 Jun 202603 Jul 2026Supply Chain LeadNot started
APX.2.3.5Configure supplier and customer portals0%06 Jul 202621 Jul 2026Supply Chain LeadNot started
APX.2.3.6Supply chain unit testing0%22 Jul 202606 Aug 2026Supply Chain LeadNot started
APX.2.4Production configuration29%01 Apr 202607 Aug 2026Production Systems LeadIn progress
APX.2.4.1Configure bills of materials and routings80%01 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Production Systems LeadIn progress
APX.2.4.2Configure production planning and scheduling0%01 May 202628 May 2026Production Systems LeadNot started
APX.2.4.3Configure shop floor execution0%29 May 202624 Jun 2026Production Systems LeadNot started
APX.2.4.4Configure plant maintenance0%25 Jun 202610 Jul 2026Maintenance ManagerNot started
APX.2.4.5Configure quality management and inspection plans0%13 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Quality ManagerNot started
APX.2.4.6Production unit testing0%27 Jul 202607 Aug 2026Production Systems LeadNot started
APX.2.4.7Configure demand and capacity planning80%01 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Production Systems LeadIn progress
APX.2.5Custom development38%01 Apr 202626 Jun 2026Development LeadIn progress
APX.2.5.1Develop custom reports64%01 Apr 202607 May 2026Development LeadIn progress
APX.2.5.2Develop interfaces to plant control systems46%01 Apr 202621 May 2026Integration LeadIn progress
APX.2.5.3Develop custom workflows and approvals0%08 May 202604 Jun 2026Development LeadNot started
APX.2.5.4Code review and unit test of custom objects0%05 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Development LeadNot started
APX.2.5.5Develop data migration load programs46%01 Apr 202621 May 2026Data Migration LeadIn progress
APX.2.5.6Develop custom forms and labels100%01 Apr 202623 Apr 202623 Apr 2026 ✓Development LeadDone
APX.2.5.7Build analytics dashboards0%08 May 202604 Jun 2026Development LeadNot started
APX.2.6Build completion0%10 Aug 202631 Aug 2026Solution ArchitectNot started
APX.2.6.1Integrated configuration review0%10 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Solution ArchitectNot started
APX.2.6.2Build and configuration quality gate0%24 Aug 202631 Aug 2026SAP Program DirectorNot started
APX.2.6.3Milestone: Build and configuration complete—31 Aug 202631 Aug 2026SAP Program DirectorNot started
APX.3A.3 Data migration10%01 Apr 202630 Sep 202629 Oct 2026Data Migration LeadIn progress
APX.3.1Migration planning100%01 Apr 202623 Apr 202623 Apr 2026 ✓Data Migration LeadDone
APX.3.1.1Define migration objects and scope100%01 Apr 202609 Apr 202609 Apr 2026 ✓Data Migration LeadDone
APX.3.1.2Data quality baseline assessment100%10 Apr 202617 Apr 202617 Apr 2026 ✓Data Quality AnalystDone
The assessment found 14,000 open purchase orders that need manual cleansing.
APX.3.1.3Assign data owners and cleansing responsibilities100%20 Apr 202622 Apr 202622 Apr 2026 ✓Data Migration LeadDone
APX.3.1.4Select migration tooling and reconciliation approach100%10 Apr 202623 Apr 202623 Apr 2026 ✓Data Migration LeadDone
APX.3.2Data cleansing5%23 Apr 202603 Sep 202602 Oct 2026Data Quality AnalystIn progress
APX.3.2.1Cleanse customer master data8%23 Apr 202627 May 2026Data Quality AnalystIn progress
APX.3.2.2Cleanse vendor master data8%23 Apr 202627 May 2026Data Quality AnalystIn progress
APX.3.2.3Cleanse material master data5%23 Apr 202618 Jun 2026Data Quality AnalystIn progress
APX.3.2.4Cleanse bills of materials and routings7%23 Apr 202603 Jun 2026Production Systems LeadIn progress
APX.3.2.5Cleanse open purchase orders2%23 Apr 202603 Sep 202602 Oct 2026Data Quality AnalystDelayed
Manual cleansing of 14,000 open purchase orders is forecast to finish 21 working days after baseline.
APX.3.2.6Cleanse employee and cost centre data20%23 Apr 202606 May 2026Data Quality AnalystIn progress
APX.3.2.7Cleanse open sales orders and contracts10%23 Apr 202620 May 2026Data Quality AnalystIn progress
APX.3.2.8Data owner sign-off of cleansed master data0%19 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Data Migration LeadNot started
APX.3.3Migration build3%24 Apr 202610 Jul 2026Data Migration LeadIn progress
APX.3.3.1Build extraction and transformation rules3%24 Apr 202604 Jun 2026Data Migration LeadIn progress
APX.3.3.2Build reconciliation reports0%05 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Data Migration LeadNot started
APX.3.3.3Migration tooling unit test0%29 Jun 202610 Jul 2026Data Migration LeadNot started
APX.3.3.4Reconcile historical balances for migration7%24 Apr 202614 May 2026Finance LeadIn progress
APX.3.4Mock loads0%10 Aug 202630 Sep 202629 Oct 2026Data Migration LeadNot started
APX.3.4.1Mock load 1: master data0%10 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Data Migration LeadNot started
APX.3.4.2Mock load 1 reconciliation and defect fixing0%24 Aug 202604 Sep 2026Data Migration LeadNot started
APX.3.4.3Mock load 2: master and transactional data0%06 Oct 202618 Sep 202619 Oct 2026Data Migration LeadNot started
APX.3.4.4Mock load 2 reconciliation and defect fixing0%20 Oct 202630 Sep 202629 Oct 2026Data Migration LeadNot started
APX.3.4.5Milestone: Mock load 2 signed off by data owners—29 Oct 202630 Sep 202629 Oct 2026Data Migration LeadNot started
APX.4A.4 Integration testing0%01 Sep 202629 Oct 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.4.1Test preparation0%01 Sep 202604 Sep 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.4.1.1Prepare integration test environment and data0%01 Sep 202604 Sep 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.4.1.2Finalise integration test scenarios and scripts0%01 Sep 202604 Sep 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.4.2SAP integration testing0%07 Sep 202626 Oct 2026Integration LeadNot started
APX.4.2.1Interface testing: finance and banking0%07 Sep 202614 Sep 2026Integration LeadNot started
IT integration team demand is 6.0 FTE across this window against 4.0 FTE available. Decision outstanding.
APX.4.2.2Interface testing: supplier and customer portals0%07 Sep 202614 Sep 2026Integration LeadNot started
APX.4.2.3Interface testing: plant control and shop floor systems0%15 Sep 202628 Sep 2026Integration LeadNot started
IT integration team demand is 6.0 FTE across this window against 4.0 FTE available. Decision outstanding.
APX.4.2.4End-to-end cycle 1: order to cash0%15 Sep 202628 Sep 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.4.2.5End-to-end cycle 1: procure to pay0%15 Sep 202628 Sep 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.4.2.6End-to-end cycle 1: plan to produce0%29 Sep 202614 Oct 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.4.2.7Integration defect fixing and retest0%15 Oct 202626 Oct 2026Integration LeadNot started
APX.4.3Non-functional testing0%07 Sep 202629 Oct 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.4.3.1Performance and volume testing0%07 Sep 202618 Sep 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.4.3.2Security and authorisation testing0%07 Sep 202616 Sep 2026Security ArchitectNot started
APX.4.3.3Disaster recovery and failover test0%21 Sep 202625 Sep 2026IT Infrastructure ManagerNot started
APX.4.3.4Build regression test pack0%07 Sep 202616 Sep 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.4.3.5Set up interface monitoring and alerting0%07 Sep 202614 Sep 2026Integration LeadNot started
APX.4.3.6Integration test exit review0%27 Oct 202629 Oct 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.5A.5 User acceptance testing0%30 Oct 202615 Dec 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.5.1UAT preparation0%30 Oct 202617 Nov 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.5.1.1Refresh UAT environment with mock load 2 data0%30 Oct 202603 Nov 2026IT Infrastructure ManagerNot started
APX.5.1.2Prepare UAT scripts and test data0%04 Nov 202610 Nov 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.5.1.3Train UAT testers and business super users0%11 Nov 202617 Nov 2026Change ManagerNot started
APX.5.2UAT cycles0%18 Nov 202615 Dec 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.5.2.1UAT cycle 1: finance0%18 Nov 202627 Nov 2026Finance LeadNot started
APX.5.2.2UAT cycle 1: supply chain and warehouse0%18 Nov 202627 Nov 2026Supply Chain LeadNot started
APX.5.2.3UAT cycle 1: production and maintenance0%18 Nov 202627 Nov 2026Production Systems LeadNot started
APX.5.2.4UAT defect resolution0%30 Nov 202608 Dec 2026Integration LeadNot started
APX.5.2.5UAT cycle 2: regression and retest0%09 Dec 202615 Dec 2026Test ManagerNot started
APX.5.2.6Milestone: Business sign-off of user acceptance—15 Dec 202615 Dec 2026Plant ManagerNot started
APX.5.3End user readiness0%18 Nov 202615 Dec 2026Change ManagerNot started
APX.5.3.1Deliver end user training: finance and procurement0%18 Nov 202608 Dec 2026Change ManagerNot started
APX.5.3.2Deliver end user training: production and warehouse0%18 Nov 202608 Dec 2026Change ManagerNot started
APX.5.3.3Business readiness assessment0%09 Dec 202615 Dec 2026Change ManagerNot started
APX.5.3.4Supplier and customer communications on go-live0%18 Nov 202601 Dec 2026Supply Chain LeadNot started
APX.6A.6 Cutover, go-live and hypercare0%16 Dec 202624 Feb 2027SAP Program DirectorNot started
APX.6.1Cutover preparation0%16 Dec 202603 Feb 2027Cutover ManagerNot started
APX.6.1.1Detailed cutover plan and runbook0%16 Dec 202623 Dec 2026Cutover ManagerNot started
APX.6.1.2Cutover rehearsal 10%24 Dec 202631 Dec 2026Cutover ManagerNot started
APX.6.1.3Year-end finance close and system freeze0%04 Jan 202712 Jan 2027Finance LeadNot started
APX.6.1.4Set up cutover command centre0%13 Jan 202715 Jan 2027Cutover ManagerNot started
APX.6.1.5Cutover rehearsal 2 and data reconciliation0%18 Jan 202722 Jan 2027Cutover ManagerNot started
APX.6.1.6Final data load and reconciliation0%25 Jan 202701 Feb 2027Data Migration LeadNot started
APX.6.1.7Go-live readiness review0%02 Feb 202703 Feb 2027SAP Program DirectorNot started
APX.6.1.8Milestone: SAP go-live—03 Feb 202703 Feb 2027SAP Program DirectorNot started
APX.6.2Hypercare0%04 Feb 202724 Feb 2027Hypercare LeadNot started
APX.6.2.1Hypercare: floor-walkers and daily triage0%04 Feb 202724 Feb 2027Hypercare LeadNot started
APX.6.2.2First month-end close on new system0%04 Feb 202715 Feb 2027Finance LeadNot started
APX.6.2.3Post go-live process and controls review0%04 Feb 202715 Feb 2027Internal Audit ManagerNot started
APX.6.2.4Stabilisation issue closure0%04 Feb 202719 Feb 2027Integration LeadNot started
APX.6.2.5Hand over to business as usual support0%22 Feb 202724 Feb 2027IT Infrastructure ManagerNot started
APX.6.2.6Milestone: Hypercare complete—24 Feb 202724 Feb 2027SAP Program DirectorNot started
APX.7B.1 Equipment procurement and shutdown planning100%05 Jan 202627 Feb 202627 Feb 2026 ✓Line 3 Project ManagerDone
APX.7.1Equipment procurement100%05 Jan 202627 Feb 202627 Feb 2026 ✓Procurement ManagerDone
APX.7.1.1Survey and laser scan existing Line 3100%05 Jan 202614 Jan 202614 Jan 2026 ✓Line 3 Project ManagerDone
APX.7.1.2Define Line 3 upgrade scope and specification100%05 Jan 202614 Jan 202614 Jan 2026 ✓Line 3 Project ManagerDone
APX.7.1.3Request for quotation: drives, PLCs and HMI100%15 Jan 202621 Jan 202621 Jan 2026 ✓Procurement ManagerDone
APX.7.1.4Evaluate quotations and award to Siemens100%22 Jan 202629 Jan 202629 Jan 2026 ✓Procurement ManagerDone
APX.7.1.5Place Siemens equipment order100%30 Jan 202603 Feb 202603 Feb 2026 ✓Procurement ManagerDone
APX.7.1.6Siemens equipment manufacture and delivery100%04 Feb 202627 Feb 202627 Feb 2026 ✓Procurement ManagerDone
APX.7.1.7Tender and award: forming equipment and conveyors100%15 Jan 202605 Feb 202605 Feb 2026 ✓Procurement ManagerDone
APX.7.1.8Tender and award: guarding and safety systems100%15 Jan 202602 Feb 202602 Feb 2026 ✓Procurement ManagerDone
APX.7.1.9Tender and award: electrical and utilities contractor100%15 Jan 202605 Feb 202605 Feb 2026 ✓Procurement ManagerDone
APX.7.1.10Milestone: All Line 3 equipment ordered—05 Feb 202605 Feb 202605 Feb 2026 ✓Procurement ManagerDone
APX.7.2Shutdown planning100%15 Jan 202624 Feb 202624 Feb 2026 ✓Shutdown PlannerDone
APX.7.2.1Develop shutdown plan and sequencing100%15 Jan 202610 Feb 202610 Feb 2026 ✓Shutdown PlannerDone
APX.7.2.2Contractor mobilisation and induction plan100%11 Feb 202624 Feb 202624 Feb 2026 ✓Shutdown PlannerDone
APX.7.2.3Safety management plan and permits100%11 Feb 202623 Feb 202623 Feb 2026 ✓Safety ManagerDone
APX.7.2.4Hazard and operability study100%11 Feb 202620 Feb 202620 Feb 2026 ✓Safety ManagerDone
APX.7.2.5Spares and consumables list100%15 Jan 202621 Jan 202621 Jan 2026 ✓Maintenance ManagerDone
APX.7.2.6Customer supply and inventory build plan100%15 Jan 202605 Feb 202605 Feb 2026 ✓Production PlannerDone
APX.7.2.7Milestone: Shutdown plan approved—24 Feb 202624 Feb 202624 Feb 2026 ✓Plant ManagerDone
APX.8B.2 Mechanical installation13%09 Mar 202602 Sep 2026Mechanical LeadIn progress
APX.8.1Strip-out and civil57%09 Mar 202629 May 2026Mechanical LeadIn progress
APX.8.1.1Line 3 production shutdown and isolation100%09 Mar 202611 Mar 202611 Mar 2026 ✓Plant ManagerDone
APX.8.1.2Strip out existing Line 3 equipment100%12 Mar 202614 Apr 202614 Apr 2026 ✓Mechanical ContractorDone
APX.8.1.3Foundation and floor modifications44%15 Apr 202608 May 2026Civil ContractorIn progress
APX.8.1.4Install structural steel and platforms0%11 May 202629 May 2026Mechanical ContractorNot started
APX.8.2Equipment installation0%11 May 202621 Aug 2026Mechanical LeadNot started
APX.8.2.1Install forming and press equipment0%11 May 202606 Jul 2026Mechanical ContractorNot started
APX.8.2.2Install conveyors and material handling0%01 Jun 202613 Jul 2026Mechanical ContractorNot started
APX.8.2.3Install robotic cell frames and tooling0%07 Jul 202605 Aug 2026Mechanical ContractorNot started
APX.8.2.4Install dust extraction and ventilation0%14 Jul 202603 Aug 2026Mechanical ContractorNot started
APX.8.2.5Install guarding and safety systems0%06 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Mechanical ContractorNot started
APX.8.3Utilities0%11 May 202627 Jul 2026Electrical LeadNot started
APX.8.3.1Install power distribution and switchboards0%11 May 202615 Jun 2026Electrical ContractorNot started
APX.8.3.2Install compressed air and cooling water0%11 May 202605 Jun 2026Mechanical ContractorNot started
APX.8.3.3Install cable trays and field wiring0%16 Jun 202627 Jul 2026Electrical ContractorNot started
APX.8.4Mechanical completion0%24 Aug 202602 Sep 2026Mechanical LeadNot started
APX.8.4.1Mechanical completion inspection and punch list0%24 Aug 202602 Sep 2026Mechanical LeadNot started
APX.8.4.2Milestone: Mechanical completion—28 Aug 202602 Sep 2026Mechanical LeadNot started
APX.9B.3 SCADA and automation integration0%01 Sep 202602 Dec 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.9.1Controls installation0%01 Sep 202602 Oct 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.9.1.1Install and wire PLC panels and drives0%01 Sep 202623 Sep 2026Controls ContractorNot started
APX.9.1.2Install field instrumentation and sensors0%01 Sep 202630 Sep 2026Controls ContractorNot started
APX.9.1.3Install SCADA servers and HMI stations0%01 Sep 202616 Sep 2026IT Infrastructure ManagerNot started
IT team also committed to A.4 integration testing in the same window. Gap: 2.0 FTE unresolved.
APX.9.1.4Install control network and cybersecurity controls0%15 Sep 202602 Oct 2026Network LeadNot started
APX.9.2Controls configuration0%22 Sep 202612 Nov 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.9.2.1Load and test PLC programs0%22 Sep 202620 Oct 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.9.2.2Configure SCADA screens and historian0%29 Sep 202622 Oct 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.9.2.3Integrate Line 3 with SAP shop floor interface0%21 Oct 202612 Nov 2026Integration LeadNot started
IT team also committed to A.4 integration testing in the same window. Gap: 2.0 FTE unresolved.
APX.9.2.4Control loop tuning and safety interlock verification0%19 Oct 202603 Nov 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.9.3Acceptance testing0%21 Oct 202602 Dec 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.9.3.1Alarm rationalisation and operator interface review0%21 Oct 202603 Nov 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.9.3.2Factory acceptance tests0%11 Nov 202620 Nov 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.9.3.3Site acceptance tests0%19 Nov 202602 Dec 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.9.3.4Operator training on new controls0%19 Nov 202627 Nov 2026Change ManagerNot started
APX.9.3.5Milestone: Controls integration complete—30 Nov 202602 Dec 2026Controls EngineerNot started
APX.10B.4 Commissioning and ISO 9001 re-certification0%01 Dec 202629 Dec 2026Quality ManagerNot started
APX.10.1Commissioning0%01 Dec 202617 Dec 2026Commissioning LeadNot started
APX.10.1.1Cold commissioning of Line 3 equipment0%01 Dec 202608 Dec 2026Commissioning LeadNot started
APX.10.1.2Hot commissioning and trial production runs0%07 Dec 202614 Dec 2026Commissioning LeadNot started
APX.10.1.3Process capability studies0%11 Dec 202617 Dec 2026Quality ManagerNot started
APX.10.1.4Operator competency assessment0%07 Dec 202614 Dec 2026Commissioning LeadNot started
APX.10.1.5Update maintenance procedures and spares0%07 Dec 202615 Dec 2026Maintenance ManagerNot started
APX.10.2ISO 9001 re-certification0%01 Dec 202629 Dec 2026Quality ManagerNot started
APX.10.2.1Update quality documentation and work instructions0%01 Dec 202614 Dec 2026Quality ManagerNot started
APX.10.2.2Internal audit of Line 3 processes0%11 Dec 202617 Dec 2026Quality ManagerNot started
APX.10.2.3ISO 9001 re-certification audit0%16 Dec 202622 Dec 2026Quality ManagerNot started
APX.10.2.4Close audit findings0%21 Dec 202629 Dec 2026Quality ManagerNot started
APX.10.2.5Milestone: ISO 9001 certificate confirmed—23 Dec 202629 Dec 2026Quality ManagerNot started
APX.11C Production restart0%04 Feb 202724 Feb 2027Plant ManagerNot started
APX.11.1Restart and ramp-up0%04 Feb 202724 Feb 2027Plant ManagerNot started
APX.11.1.1Production restart readiness review0%04 Feb 202710 Feb 2027Plant ManagerNot started
APX.11.1.2Ramp-up to full rate on new system0%11 Feb 202724 Feb 2027Plant ManagerNot started
APX.11.1.3Milestone: Full production resumption—24 Feb 202724 Feb 2027Plant ManagerNot started

227 rows from the Apex demonstration schedule export. Finish dates in red are past plan or forecast beyond plan.

0
Blocker
0
Critical
2
High
1
Medium

Observed = read directly from the schedule export. Calculated = derived from export values. Modelled = a scenario, not a forecast. Recommended = Cherry's proposal.

1

Data migration has used all of its float

High · Time and cost

Cleanse open purchase orders (APX.3.2.5, Data Quality Analyst) is 2% complete and now finishes 2 Oct 2026, against a baseline of 3 Sep 2026. The baseline assessment (APX.3.1.2) found 14,000 open purchase orders that need manual cleansing.

The task is 21 working days behind baseline and has 0 days of float. Mock load 2 sign-off (29 Oct 2026) and the work behind it to go-live (3 Feb 2027) are on the same path, so any further slip on cleansing moves go-live and production resumption (24 Feb 2027) by the same amount. Nothing is late today, because the delay has so far been absorbed by the buffer.

Data Quality Analyst·Data quality·Source: APX.3.2.5 (ID 86), APX.3.1.2 (ID 78), APX.3.5.3 (ID 100)
Observed baseline finish 3 Sep 26, forecast 2 Oct 26, 14,000 purchase orders in source commentsCalculated 21 working days behind, 0 days of float
2

The IT team is double-booked from September

High · Resource

Interface testing in A.4 (APX.4.2.1 and APX.4.2.3, Integration Lead) and the SCADA IT tasks in B.3 (APX.9.1.3 and APX.9.2.3) are dated into the same weeks from 7 Sep 2026. Source comments put demand at 6.0 FTE against 4.0 FTE available and the decision is outstanding.

Integration testing has 0 days of float, so a shortage there delays go-live and production resumption day for day. The SCADA tasks have 36 and 26 working days of float in the export, so moving them is the cheaper way to close a 2.0 FTE gap (recommended, not in the schedule).

Integration Lead·Resource·Source: APX.4.2.1 (ID 106), APX.4.2.3 (ID 108), APX.9.1.3 (ID 197), APX.9.2.3 (ID 202)
Observed demand and availability in source commentsCalculated float of 36 and 26 working days on the SCADA tasks
3

User acceptance testing starts with no buffer

Medium · Time

User acceptance testing (A.5) starts 30 Oct 2026, the working day after integration testing and data migration both finish on 29 Oct 2026.

Both feeders have 0 days of float, so any slip in either shortens the acceptance window or pushes go-live. The year-end close and system freeze that follows acceptance is also on the path to go-live (3 Feb 2027).

Test Manager·Schedule logic·Source: APX.5 (ID 120), APX.4.3.4 (ID 119)
Observed dates and zero floatCalculated no days between feeders and acceptance

Action 1 depends on an executive decision. See Decisions Required on the Executive Overview.

Observed = read directly from the schedule export. Calculated = derived from export values. Modelled = a scenario, not a forecast. Recommended = Cherry's proposal. Owners and due dates are Cherry recommendations. Urgency is measured from the 27 Apr 2026 status date: This week = due within 5 working days, This month = within 20, Monitor = later. The export does not hold action owners or due dates.

1

Decide how to cover the 2.0 FTE IT gap before integration testing starts

Monitor · due 4 Sep

Integration testing and SCADA integration are dated into the same weeks.

Owner: IT Infrastructure Manager, with the Integration Lead and the Line 3 Project Manager. Due: 4 Sep 2026, the last working day before the first interface test. Either add capacity, or move the SCADA IT tasks later within their 26 to 36 working days of float. Protect integration testing, which has none.

Decision required·Source: APX.4.2.1 (ID 106), APX.9.1.3 (ID 197), APX.9.2.3 (ID 202)
Observed demand and availability in source commentsRecommended decision, owner and due date
Pending decision 1
2

Add cleansing capacity and track a weekly burn-down on open purchase orders

This month · due 15 May

The task is 21 working days behind baseline with no float.

Owner: Data Migration Lead. Due: 15 May 2026. Agree the extra reviewers or tooling needed for 14,000 purchase orders, and report the count remaining each week against the 3 Sep 2026 baseline finish. Any day recovered here is a day of float back on the path to go-live.

Task action·Data Migration Lead·Source: APX.3.2.5 (ID 86)
Observed delay and volume in source commentsRecommended owner and due date
3

Protect the user acceptance window with the business

Monitor · due 31 Aug

There is no buffer between integration testing and acceptance.

Owner: Test Manager, with the Plant Manager. Due: 31 Aug 2026, before integration testing starts. Agree what scope moves to a second acceptance cycle if integration testing finishes late, so the 15 Dec 2026 acceptance end date does not move.

Task action·Test Manager·Source: APX.5 (ID 120)
Observed dates and zero floatRecommended owner and due date

Program Management21 activities · lead: SAP Program Director

50%
On plan
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Confirm program scope and business case05 Jan 202609 Jan 2026SAP Program Director100%Done
Establish program governance and steering committee12 Jan 202616 Jan 2026SAP Program Director100%Done
Mobilise implementation partner team19 Jan 202623 Jan 2026Implementation Partner Lead100%Done
Milestone: Program mobilised23 Jan 202623 Jan 2026SAP Program Director—Done
Fit-gap analysis26 Feb 202611 Mar 2026Business Process Lead100%Done
Draft business blueprint documents12 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Business Analyst100%Done
Blueprint review with process owners26 Mar 202630 Mar 2026Business Process Lead100%Done
Milestone: Business blueprint signed off30 Mar 202630 Mar 2026SAP Program Director—Done
Define benefits tracking and program KPIs27 Jan 202602 Feb 2026SAP Program Director100%Done
Approve build plan and cut-over principles31 Mar 202631 Mar 2026SAP Program Director100%Done
Integrated configuration review10 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Solution Architect0%Not started
Build and configuration quality gate24 Aug 202631 Aug 2026SAP Program Director0%Not started
Milestone: Build and configuration complete31 Aug 202631 Aug 2026SAP Program Director—Not started
Detailed cutover plan and runbook16 Dec 202623 Dec 2026Cutover Manager0%Not started
Cutover rehearsal 124 Dec 202631 Dec 2026Cutover Manager0%Not started
Set up cutover command centre13 Jan 202715 Jan 2027Cutover Manager0%Not started
Cutover rehearsal 2 and data reconciliation18 Jan 202722 Jan 2027Cutover Manager0%Not started
Go-live readiness review02 Feb 202703 Feb 2027SAP Program Director0%Not started
Milestone: SAP go-live03 Feb 202703 Feb 2027SAP Program Director—Not started
Post go-live process and controls review04 Feb 202715 Feb 2027Internal Audit Manager0%Not started
Milestone: Hypercare complete24 Feb 202724 Feb 2027SAP Program Director—Not started

Finance Systems13 activities · lead: Finance Lead

41%
On plan
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Finance and controlling blueprint workshops27 Jan 202623 Feb 2026Finance Lead100%Done
Configure general ledger and chart of accounts01 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Finance Lead100%Done
Configure controlling and cost centres21 Apr 202606 May 2026Finance Lead33%In progress
Configure accounts payable and receivable07 May 202628 May 2026Finance Lead0%Not started
Configure asset accounting29 May 202610 Jun 2026Finance Lead0%Not started
Configure financial close and reporting11 Jun 202602 Jul 2026Finance Lead0%Not started
Finance unit testing03 Jul 202620 Jul 2026Finance Lead0%Not started
Configure treasury and bank connectivity01 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Finance Lead100%Done
Configure intercompany and consolidation01 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Finance Lead100%Done
Reconcile historical balances for migration24 Apr 202614 May 2026Finance Lead7%In progress
UAT cycle 1: finance18 Nov 202627 Nov 2026Finance Lead0%Not started
Year-end finance close and system freeze04 Jan 202712 Jan 2027Finance Lead0%Not started
First month-end close on new system04 Feb 202715 Feb 2027Finance Lead0%Not started

Supply Chain Systems11 activities · lead: Supply Chain Lead

41%
On plan
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Procurement and inventory blueprint workshops27 Jan 202623 Feb 2026Supply Chain Lead100%Done
Sales and distribution blueprint workshops27 Jan 202613 Feb 2026Supply Chain Lead100%Done
Warehouse and logistics blueprint workshops27 Jan 202611 Feb 2026Warehouse Manager100%Done
Configure procurement and purchasing01 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Supply Chain Lead80%In progress
Configure inventory management01 May 202621 May 2026Supply Chain Lead0%Not started
Configure warehouse management22 May 202612 Jun 2026Warehouse Manager0%Not started
Configure sales and distribution15 Jun 202603 Jul 2026Supply Chain Lead0%Not started
Configure supplier and customer portals06 Jul 202621 Jul 2026Supply Chain Lead0%Not started
Supply chain unit testing22 Jul 202606 Aug 2026Supply Chain Lead0%Not started
UAT cycle 1: supply chain and warehouse18 Nov 202627 Nov 2026Supply Chain Lead0%Not started
Supplier and customer communications on go-live18 Nov 202601 Dec 2026Supply Chain Lead0%Not started

Production Systems9 activities · lead: Production Systems Lead

46%
On plan
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Production planning blueprint workshops27 Jan 202625 Feb 2026Production Systems Lead100%Done
Plant maintenance blueprint workshops27 Jan 202611 Feb 2026Maintenance Manager100%Done
Configure bills of materials and routings01 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Production Systems Lead80%In progress
Configure production planning and scheduling01 May 202628 May 2026Production Systems Lead0%Not started
Configure shop floor execution29 May 202624 Jun 2026Production Systems Lead0%Not started
Configure plant maintenance25 Jun 202610 Jul 2026Maintenance Manager0%Not started
Production unit testing27 Jul 202607 Aug 2026Production Systems Lead0%Not started
Configure demand and capacity planning01 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Production Systems Lead80%In progress
UAT cycle 1: production and maintenance18 Nov 202627 Nov 2026Production Systems Lead0%Not started

Quality and Compliance8 activities · lead: Quality Manager

29%
On plan
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Quality management blueprint workshops27 Jan 202611 Feb 2026Quality Manager100%Done
Configure quality management and inspection plans13 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Quality Manager0%Not started
Process capability studies11 Dec 202617 Dec 2026Quality Manager0%Not started
Update quality documentation and work instructions01 Dec 202614 Dec 2026Quality Manager0%Not started
Internal audit of Line 3 processes11 Dec 202617 Dec 2026Quality Manager0%Not started
ISO 9001 re-certification audit16 Dec 202622 Dec 2026Quality Manager0%Not started
Close audit findings21 Dec 202629 Dec 2026Quality Manager0%Not started
Milestone: ISO 9001 certificate confirmed23 Dec 202629 Dec 2026Quality Manager—Not started

IT Infrastructure15 activities · lead: IT Infrastructure Manager

45%
On plan
1 open risk sit in this workstream. See Risk Analysis.
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Technical architecture and landscape design27 Jan 202616 Feb 2026Solution Architect100%Done
Security and authorisation concept17 Feb 202602 Mar 2026Security Architect100%Done
Inventory current systems and interfaces27 Jan 202609 Feb 2026Solution Architect100%Done
Plant network and operational technology security assessment27 Jan 202609 Feb 2026Security Architect100%Done
Provision development and quality systems01 Apr 202616 Apr 2026IT Infrastructure Manager100%Done
Install SAP Fiori front end and gateway17 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Basis Lead60%In progress
Configure user roles and authorisations01 May 202628 May 2026Security Architect0%Not started
Provision production and disaster recovery systems01 May 202628 May 2026IT Infrastructure Manager0%Not started
Network and plant connectivity upgrade01 Apr 202607 May 2026Network Lead64%In progress
Security and authorisation testing07 Sep 202616 Sep 2026Security Architect0%Not started
Disaster recovery and failover test21 Sep 202625 Sep 2026IT Infrastructure Manager0%Not started
Refresh UAT environment with mock load 2 data30 Oct 202603 Nov 2026IT Infrastructure Manager0%Not started
Hand over to business as usual support22 Feb 202724 Feb 2027IT Infrastructure Manager0%Not started
Install SCADA servers and HMI stations01 Sep 202616 Sep 2026IT Infrastructure Manager0%Not started
Install control network and cybersecurity controls15 Sep 202602 Oct 2026Network Lead0%Not started
Linked risks
Risk 2
The IT team is double-booked from September
Interface testing in A.4 (APX.4.2.1 and APX.4.2.3, Integration Lead) and the SCADA IT tasks in B.3 (APX.9.1.3 and APX.9.2.3) are dated into the same ...
Linked actions
Action 1Monitor · due 4 Sep
Decide how to cover the 2.0 FTE IT gap before integration testing starts
Integration testing and SCADA integration are dated into the same weeks.

Integration15 activities · lead: Integration Lead

28%
On plan
1 open risk sit in this workstream. See Risk Analysis.
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Integration architecture design17 Feb 202604 Mar 2026Integration Lead100%Done
Develop custom reports01 Apr 202607 May 2026Development Lead64%In progress
Develop interfaces to plant control systems01 Apr 202621 May 2026Integration Lead46%In progress
Develop custom workflows and approvals08 May 202604 Jun 2026Development Lead0%Not started
Code review and unit test of custom objects05 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Development Lead0%Not started
Develop custom forms and labels01 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Development Lead100%Done
Build analytics dashboards08 May 202604 Jun 2026Development Lead0%Not started
Interface testing: finance and banking07 Sep 202614 Sep 2026Integration Lead0%Not started
Interface testing: supplier and customer portals07 Sep 202614 Sep 2026Integration Lead0%Not started
Interface testing: plant control and shop floor systems15 Sep 202628 Sep 2026Integration Lead0%Not started
Integration defect fixing and retest15 Oct 202626 Oct 2026Integration Lead0%Not started
Set up interface monitoring and alerting07 Sep 202614 Sep 2026Integration Lead0%Not started
UAT defect resolution30 Nov 202608 Dec 2026Integration Lead0%Not started
Stabilisation issue closure04 Feb 202719 Feb 2027Integration Lead0%Not started
Integrate Line 3 with SAP shop floor interface21 Oct 202612 Nov 2026Integration Lead0%Not started
Linked risks
Risk 2
The IT team is double-booked from September
Interface testing in A.4 (APX.4.2.1 and APX.4.2.3, Integration Lead) and the SCADA IT tasks in B.3 (APX.9.1.3 and APX.9.2.3) are dated into the same ...
Linked actions
Action 1Monitor · due 4 Sep
Decide how to cover the 2.0 FTE IT gap before integration testing starts
Integration testing and SCADA integration are dated into the same weeks.

Data Migration24 activities · lead: Data Migration Lead

16%
1 delayed
1 open risk sit in this workstream. See Risk Analysis.
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Data migration strategy and approach27 Jan 202609 Feb 2026Data Migration Lead100%Done
Master data governance design27 Jan 202605 Feb 2026Data Migration Lead100%Done
Develop data migration load programs01 Apr 202621 May 2026Data Migration Lead46%In progress
Define migration objects and scope01 Apr 202609 Apr 2026Data Migration Lead100%Done
Data quality baseline assessment10 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Data Quality Analyst100%Done
Assign data owners and cleansing responsibilities20 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Data Migration Lead100%Done
Select migration tooling and reconciliation approach10 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Data Migration Lead100%Done
Cleanse customer master data23 Apr 202627 May 2026Data Quality Analyst8%In progress
Cleanse vendor master data23 Apr 202627 May 2026Data Quality Analyst8%In progress
Cleanse material master data23 Apr 202618 Jun 2026Data Quality Analyst5%In progress
Cleanse bills of materials and routings23 Apr 202603 Jun 2026Production Systems Lead7%In progress
Cleanse open purchase orders23 Apr 202602 Oct 2026Data Quality Analyst2%Delayed
Cleanse employee and cost centre data23 Apr 202606 May 2026Data Quality Analyst20%In progress
Cleanse open sales orders and contracts23 Apr 202620 May 2026Data Quality Analyst10%In progress
Data owner sign-off of cleansed master data19 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Data Migration Lead0%Not started
Build extraction and transformation rules24 Apr 202604 Jun 2026Data Migration Lead3%In progress
Build reconciliation reports05 Jun 202626 Jun 2026Data Migration Lead0%Not started
Migration tooling unit test29 Jun 202610 Jul 2026Data Migration Lead0%Not started
Mock load 1: master data10 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Data Migration Lead0%Not started
Mock load 1 reconciliation and defect fixing24 Aug 202604 Sep 2026Data Migration Lead0%Not started
Mock load 2: master and transactional data06 Oct 202619 Oct 2026Data Migration Lead0%Not started
Mock load 2 reconciliation and defect fixing20 Oct 202629 Oct 2026Data Migration Lead0%Not started
Milestone: Mock load 2 signed off by data owners29 Oct 202629 Oct 2026Data Migration Lead—Not started
Final data load and reconciliation25 Jan 202701 Feb 2027Data Migration Lead0%Not started
Linked risks
Risk 1
Data migration has used all of its float
Cleanse open purchase orders (APX.3.2.5, Data Quality Analyst) is 2% complete and now finishes 2 Oct 2026, against a baseline of 3 Sep 2026. The ...
Linked actions
Action 2This month · due 15 May
Add cleansing capacity and track a weekly burn-down on open purchase orders
The task is 21 working days behind baseline with no float.

Testing12 activities · lead: Test Manager

10%
On plan
1 open risk sit in this workstream. See Risk Analysis.
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Test strategy and environment plan27 Jan 202605 Feb 2026Test Manager100%Done
Prepare integration test environment and data01 Sep 202604 Sep 2026Test Manager0%Not started
Finalise integration test scenarios and scripts01 Sep 202604 Sep 2026Test Manager0%Not started
End-to-end cycle 1: order to cash15 Sep 202628 Sep 2026Test Manager0%Not started
End-to-end cycle 1: procure to pay15 Sep 202628 Sep 2026Test Manager0%Not started
End-to-end cycle 1: plan to produce29 Sep 202614 Oct 2026Test Manager0%Not started
Performance and volume testing07 Sep 202618 Sep 2026Test Manager0%Not started
Build regression test pack07 Sep 202616 Sep 2026Test Manager0%Not started
Integration test exit review27 Oct 202629 Oct 2026Test Manager0%Not started
Prepare UAT scripts and test data04 Nov 202610 Nov 2026Test Manager0%Not started
UAT cycle 2: regression and retest09 Dec 202615 Dec 2026Test Manager0%Not started
Milestone: Business sign-off of user acceptance15 Dec 202615 Dec 2026Plant Manager—Not started
Linked risks
Risk 3
User acceptance testing starts with no buffer
User acceptance testing (A.5) starts 30 Oct 2026, the working day after integration testing and data migration both finish on 29 Oct ...
Linked actions
Action 3Monitor · due 31 Aug
Protect the user acceptance window with the business
There is no buffer between integration testing and acceptance.

Change and Training7 activities · lead: Change Manager

12%
On plan
1 open risk sit in this workstream. See Risk Analysis.
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Change management and training approach27 Jan 202605 Feb 2026Change Manager100%Done
Train UAT testers and business super users11 Nov 202617 Nov 2026Change Manager0%Not started
Deliver end user training: finance and procurement18 Nov 202608 Dec 2026Change Manager0%Not started
Deliver end user training: production and warehouse18 Nov 202608 Dec 2026Change Manager0%Not started
Business readiness assessment09 Dec 202615 Dec 2026Change Manager0%Not started
Hypercare: floor-walkers and daily triage04 Feb 202724 Feb 2027Hypercare Lead0%Not started
Operator training on new controls19 Nov 202627 Nov 2026Change Manager0%Not started
Linked risks
Risk 3
User acceptance testing starts with no buffer
User acceptance testing (A.5) starts 30 Oct 2026, the working day after integration testing and data migration both finish on 29 Oct ...
Linked actions
Action 3Monitor · due 31 Aug
Protect the user acceptance window with the business
There is no buffer between integration testing and acceptance.

Procurement and Shutdown20 activities · lead: Procurement Manager

91%
On plan
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Survey and laser scan existing Line 305 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Line 3 Project Manager100%Done
Define Line 3 upgrade scope and specification05 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Line 3 Project Manager100%Done
Request for quotation: drives, PLCs and HMI15 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Procurement Manager100%Done
Evaluate quotations and award to Siemens22 Jan 202629 Jan 2026Procurement Manager100%Done
Place Siemens equipment order30 Jan 202603 Feb 2026Procurement Manager100%Done
Siemens equipment manufacture and delivery04 Feb 202627 Feb 2026Procurement Manager100%Done
Tender and award: forming equipment and conveyors15 Jan 202605 Feb 2026Procurement Manager100%Done
Tender and award: guarding and safety systems15 Jan 202602 Feb 2026Procurement Manager100%Done
Tender and award: electrical and utilities contractor15 Jan 202605 Feb 2026Procurement Manager100%Done
Milestone: All Line 3 equipment ordered05 Feb 202605 Feb 2026Procurement Manager—Done
Develop shutdown plan and sequencing15 Jan 202610 Feb 2026Shutdown Planner100%Done
Contractor mobilisation and induction plan11 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Shutdown Planner100%Done
Safety management plan and permits11 Feb 202623 Feb 2026Safety Manager100%Done
Hazard and operability study11 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Safety Manager100%Done
Spares and consumables list15 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Maintenance Manager100%Done
Customer supply and inventory build plan15 Jan 202605 Feb 2026Production Planner100%Done
Milestone: Shutdown plan approved24 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Plant Manager—Done
Production restart readiness review04 Feb 202710 Feb 2027Plant Manager0%Not started
Ramp-up to full rate on new system11 Feb 202724 Feb 2027Plant Manager0%Not started
Milestone: Full production resumption24 Feb 202724 Feb 2027Plant Manager—Not started

Mechanical Installation16 activities · lead: Mechanical Contractor

15%
On plan
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Line 3 production shutdown and isolation09 Mar 202611 Mar 2026Plant Manager100%Done
Strip out existing Line 3 equipment12 Mar 202614 Apr 2026Mechanical Contractor100%Done
Foundation and floor modifications15 Apr 202608 May 2026Civil Contractor44%In progress
Install structural steel and platforms11 May 202629 May 2026Mechanical Contractor0%Not started
Install forming and press equipment11 May 202606 Jul 2026Mechanical Contractor0%Not started
Install conveyors and material handling01 Jun 202613 Jul 2026Mechanical Contractor0%Not started
Install robotic cell frames and tooling07 Jul 202605 Aug 2026Mechanical Contractor0%Not started
Install dust extraction and ventilation14 Jul 202603 Aug 2026Mechanical Contractor0%Not started
Install guarding and safety systems06 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Mechanical Contractor0%Not started
Install compressed air and cooling water11 May 202605 Jun 2026Mechanical Contractor0%Not started
Mechanical completion inspection and punch list24 Aug 202602 Sep 2026Mechanical Lead0%Not started
Milestone: Mechanical completion28 Aug 202602 Sep 2026Mechanical Lead—Not started
Cold commissioning of Line 3 equipment01 Dec 202608 Dec 2026Commissioning Lead0%Not started
Hot commissioning and trial production runs07 Dec 202614 Dec 2026Commissioning Lead0%Not started
Operator competency assessment07 Dec 202614 Dec 2026Commissioning Lead0%Not started
Update maintenance procedures and spares07 Dec 202615 Dec 2026Maintenance Manager0%Not started

Electrical and Automation11 activities · lead: Controls Engineer

0%
Not started yet
Status
TaskStartFinishOwner%Status
Install power distribution and switchboards11 May 202615 Jun 2026Electrical Contractor0%Not started
Install cable trays and field wiring16 Jun 202627 Jul 2026Electrical Contractor0%Not started
Install and wire PLC panels and drives01 Sep 202623 Sep 2026Controls Contractor0%Not started
Install field instrumentation and sensors01 Sep 202630 Sep 2026Controls Contractor0%Not started
Load and test PLC programs22 Sep 202620 Oct 2026Controls Engineer0%Not started
Configure SCADA screens and historian29 Sep 202622 Oct 2026Controls Engineer0%Not started
Control loop tuning and safety interlock verification19 Oct 202603 Nov 2026Controls Engineer0%Not started
Alarm rationalisation and operator interface review21 Oct 202603 Nov 2026Controls Engineer0%Not started
Factory acceptance tests11 Nov 202620 Nov 2026Controls Engineer0%Not started
Site acceptance tests19 Nov 202602 Dec 2026Controls Engineer0%Not started
Milestone: Controls integration complete30 Nov 202602 Dec 2026Controls Engineer—Not started

Critical pathFrom the schedule export

The critical path in the export runs from Cleanse open purchase orders through mock load 2, user acceptance, cutover and SAP go-live, then the production restart review and ramp-up, to Full production resumption, with 0 days of float at every stage. Integration testing runs in parallel and also has no float. The Line 3 upgrade (B) has about 26 working days of float, so it is not driving the end date. No task is dated before the work it depends on, so there is no dependency-corrected scenario.

43
Critical activities · 0d or less float
21d
Migration behind baseline
12
Near-critical · 1 to 10d
21
Activities on the longest path

Sequence: 21 stages, read left to right and top to bottom. Critical activities are counted separately, as the longest path covers more tasks than the stages shown.

Critical path sequence

1APX.3.2.5Cleanse open purchase orders0d float
→
2APX.3.4.3Mock load 2: master and transactional data0d float
→
3APX.3.4.4Mock load 2 reconciliation and defect fixing0d float
→
4APX.3.4.5Mock load 2 signed off by data owners0d float
→
5APX.5.1.1Refresh UAT environment with mock load 2 data0d float
→
6APX.5.1.2Prepare UAT scripts and test data0d float
→
7APX.5.1.3Train UAT testers and business super users0d float
→
8APX.5.2.3UAT cycle 1: production and maintenance0d float
→
9APX.5.2.4UAT defect resolution0d float
→
10APX.5.2.5UAT cycle 2: regression and retest0d float
→
11APX.6.1.1Detailed cutover plan and runbook0d float
→
12APX.6.1.2Cutover rehearsal 10d float
→
13APX.6.1.3Year-end finance close and system freeze0d float
→
14APX.6.1.4Set up cutover command centre0d float
→
15APX.6.1.5Cutover rehearsal 2 and data reconciliation0d float
→
16APX.6.1.6Final data load and reconciliation0d float
→
17APX.6.1.7Go-live readiness review0d float
→
18APX.6.1.8SAP go-live0d float
→
19APX.11.1.1Production restart readiness review0d float
→
20APX.11.1.2Ramp-up to full rate on new system0d float
→
21APX.11.1.3Full production resumption0d float

Critical task detail

WBSTaskDurationPlanned finishForecastOwner
APX.2.4.1Configure bills of materials and routings20d30 Apr 202630 Apr 20260dProduction Systems Lead
APX.2.4.2Configure production planning and scheduling20d28 May 202628 May 20260dProduction Systems Lead
APX.2.4.3Configure shop floor execution18d24 Jun 202624 Jun 20260dProduction Systems Lead
APX.2.4.4Configure plant maintenance12d10 Jul 202610 Jul 20260dMaintenance Manager
APX.2.4.5Configure quality management and inspection plans10d24 Jul 202624 Jul 20260dQuality Manager
APX.2.4.6Production unit testing10d07 Aug 202607 Aug 20260dProduction Systems Lead
APX.2.6.1Integrated configuration review10d21 Aug 202621 Aug 20260dSolution Architect
APX.2.6.2Build and configuration quality gate6d31 Aug 202631 Aug 20260dSAP Program Director
APX.2.6.3◆ Build and configuration complete—31 Aug 202631 Aug 20260dSAP Program Director
APX.3.2.5Cleanse open purchase orders Alert116d03 Sep 202602 Oct 20260dData Quality Analyst
APX.3.4.3Mock load 2: master and transactional data10d18 Sep 202619 Oct 20260dData Migration Lead
APX.3.4.4Mock load 2 reconciliation and defect fixing8d30 Sep 202629 Oct 20260dData Migration Lead
APX.3.4.5◆ Mock load 2 signed off by data owners—30 Sep 202629 Oct 20260dData Migration Lead
APX.4.1.1Prepare integration test environment and data4d04 Sep 202604 Sep 20260dTest Manager
APX.4.1.2Finalise integration test scenarios and scripts4d04 Sep 202604 Sep 20260dTest Manager
APX.4.2.1Interface testing: finance and banking Alert6d14 Sep 202614 Sep 20260dIntegration Lead
APX.4.2.3Interface testing: plant control and shop floor systems Alert10d28 Sep 202628 Sep 20260dIntegration Lead
APX.4.2.6End-to-end cycle 1: plan to produce11d14 Oct 202614 Oct 20260dTest Manager
APX.4.2.7Integration defect fixing and retest8d26 Oct 202626 Oct 20260dIntegration Lead
APX.4.3.6Integration test exit review3d29 Oct 202629 Oct 20260dTest Manager
APX.5.1.1Refresh UAT environment with mock load 2 data3d03 Nov 202603 Nov 20260dIT Infrastructure Manager
APX.5.1.2Prepare UAT scripts and test data5d10 Nov 202610 Nov 20260dTest Manager
APX.5.1.3Train UAT testers and business super users5d17 Nov 202617 Nov 20260dChange Manager
APX.5.2.1UAT cycle 1: finance8d27 Nov 202627 Nov 20260dFinance Lead
APX.5.2.2UAT cycle 1: supply chain and warehouse8d27 Nov 202627 Nov 20260dSupply Chain Lead
APX.5.2.3UAT cycle 1: production and maintenance8d27 Nov 202627 Nov 20260dProduction Systems Lead
APX.5.2.4UAT defect resolution7d08 Dec 202608 Dec 20260dIntegration Lead
APX.5.2.5UAT cycle 2: regression and retest5d15 Dec 202615 Dec 20260dTest Manager
APX.6.1.1Detailed cutover plan and runbook6d23 Dec 202623 Dec 20260dCutover Manager
APX.6.1.2Cutover rehearsal 14d31 Dec 202631 Dec 20260dCutover Manager
APX.6.1.3Year-end finance close and system freeze7d12 Jan 202712 Jan 20270dFinance Lead
APX.6.1.4Set up cutover command centre3d15 Jan 202715 Jan 20270dCutover Manager
APX.6.1.5Cutover rehearsal 2 and data reconciliation5d22 Jan 202722 Jan 20270dCutover Manager
APX.6.1.6Final data load and reconciliation5d01 Feb 202701 Feb 20270dData Migration Lead
APX.6.1.7Go-live readiness review2d03 Feb 202703 Feb 20270dSAP Program Director
APX.6.1.8◆ SAP go-live—03 Feb 202703 Feb 20270dSAP Program Director
APX.6.2.1Hypercare: floor-walkers and daily triage15d24 Feb 202724 Feb 20270dHypercare Lead
APX.6.2.4Stabilisation issue closure12d19 Feb 202719 Feb 20270dIntegration Lead
APX.6.2.5Hand over to business as usual support3d24 Feb 202724 Feb 20270dIT Infrastructure Manager
APX.6.2.6◆ Hypercare complete—24 Feb 202724 Feb 20270dSAP Program Director
APX.11.1.1Production restart readiness review5d10 Feb 202710 Feb 20270dPlant Manager
APX.11.1.2Ramp-up to full rate on new system10d24 Feb 202724 Feb 20270dPlant Manager
APX.11.1.3◆ Full production resumption—24 Feb 202724 Feb 20270dPlant Manager

All 43 critical activities are shown. This table is not curated or capped.

Near-critical tasks

APX.2.3.1
Configure procurement and purchasing1 working days of float

APX.2.3.2
Configure inventory management1 working days of float

APX.2.3.3
Configure warehouse management1 working days of float

APX.2.3.4
Configure sales and distribution1 working days of float

APX.2.3.5
Configure supplier and customer portals1 working days of float

APX.2.3.6
Supply chain unit testing1 working days of float

APX.6.2.2
First month-end close on new system4 working days of float

APX.6.2.3
Post go-live process and controls review4 working days of float

APX.5.2.6
Milestone: Business sign-off of user acceptance10 working days of float

APX.5.3.1
Deliver end user training: finance and procurement10 working days of float

APX.5.3.2
Deliver end user training: production and warehouse10 working days of float

APX.5.3.3
Business readiness assessment10 working days of float

Float distribution

0d or less (critical)43 tasks
1–10d12 tasks
11–30d44 tasks
> 30d29 tasks

How this was calculatedAssumptions and limits

  • Source. Every date, percentage, float and comment comes from the schedule export at the 27 Apr 2026 status date. Cherry adds only labelled calculations and recommendations.
  • Links. The export lists predecessors by row ID and treats every link as finish-to-start. It has no lag, constraint or link-type column, so none is assumed. A task starts the next working day after its predecessor finishes; a milestone may share its predecessor's date. Cherry found no task dated before the work it depends on.
  • Calendar. Working days are Monday to Friday excluding an illustrative NSW public-holiday list. The export names the list but does not contain it, so Cherry cannot verify it.
  • Float. The export's Total Float is working days to the approved completion date (the baseline finish of Full production resumption). Cherry recomputed it independently for the 128 incomplete activities that carry a float value. The zero-float path runs through data migration to go-live and resumption.
  • Progress. Overall 31% is duration-weighted across activities (a milestone counts as one day). Planned 32% applies the same weights to baseline dates at the status date. Phase and workstream percentages use the same method.
  • Health rating. No task is late and no link is violated, so the rating rests on the zero float on the path to go-live, a task forecast behind baseline, and the unresolved resource gap in source comments. Cherry has not seen a resource plan.
  • Near-critical. A fixed 1 to 10 working days. At this project's remaining duration a proportional threshold of 5 percent would be about 11 days, so the count is sensitive to the rule.
  • Workstream status. At risk = any incomplete task with negative float. Watch = no negative float but a task marked Delayed. Otherwise Complete, Not started or On plan.
  • Not assessed. Cost, resource capacity, hard constraints, link types and lag. The ISO 9001 audit date is treated as a normal task; the export holds no constraint for it.

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