One plan from first review to go-live.
How a Bluestem project runs from scope to go-live
Bluestem Project Solutions runs conveyor and automation projects in six phases, from scope and design review to go-live and handover.
Projects typically break down between design, vendors, installation and operations. Each phase below closes one of those gaps.
Bring your scope, schedule and vendor list.
Six phases from scope to go-live
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Scope and design review
We tighten scope definition and close design gaps early. We review your scope, schedule and vendor list together.
Removes scope gaps priced as change orders.
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Vendor alignment
We align every vendor early to one plan and one owner each. Each vendor knows its responsibilities, dates and handoffs.
Removes misaligned vendor responsibilities.
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Drawings and schedule
We issue coordination drawings and schedules installers use. Layouts and drawings line up each vendor's work.
Removes handoff errors between vendors.
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Installation and field coordination
We manage dependencies and keep decisions moving in the field. Installers work from the drawings and the schedule.
Removes field rework and idle installers.
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Commissioning and startup
We coordinate controls and vendors through start-up on one plan. The execution plan stays current as the system starts up.
Removes start-up delays and surprises.
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Go-live and handover
We stay the single point of coordination through handover. We check readiness before operators take over.
Removes a handover with no clear owner.
Go-live lands on the date the whole project agreed.
What stays the same in every phase
One point of contact
Your team and every vendor deal with one point of coordination from start to finish.
One shared plan
Layouts, coordination drawings, schedules and execution plans stay in step with each other.
One neutral stance
Bluestem is vendor-neutral, so every decision we support is based on your project.
Join at any phase
Start at phase 1 on a new project, or join in design, installation or start-up. Choose end-to-end project management, targeted technical and coordination support or an hourly bank of services.
Review your project against the six phases
Book a project review and bring your scope, schedule and vendor list. Bluestem is 100% vendor-neutral and works for your project.