MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS AND THE ARTE METHODOLOGY: KEY TO SUCCESS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

In bagging and palletizing projects, and generally in any flexible packaging or industrial process, it is essential to develop specific technical solutions tailored to the needs of each client. These projects require a personalized approach that meets precise requirements in terms of scope, cost, time, and quality. To achieve this, it is crucial to have multidisciplinary teams that work collaboratively and in a coordinated manner to ensure project success.

Project management is key to ensuring not only that customer expectations are met, but that maximum satisfaction is achieved. This type of management is aligned with the methodologies described in the PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) guide, established by the PMI (Project Management Institute). One of the fundamental concepts in this guide is the management of the triple constraint: scope, cost, and time. When quality is added, it becomes a fourth constraint, all interconnected to ensure the optimal execution of projects.

ARTE Methodology: Adaptability and Efficiency in Project Management

At TMI, we have developed our own project management methodology, called ARTE (Agile & Reliability TMI Engineering). This methodology combines the best practices of Agile and other recognized methodologies, prioritizing flexibility, continuous improvement, and fast value delivery to the client. The goal of ARTE is to ensure that each project is delivered in an agile and reliable manner, without compromising quality and adapting to changes in requirements throughout the project lifecycle. These pillars are essential to ensuring customer satisfaction in every project we undertake.

Benefits of the ARTE Methodology for the Client

• Smooth communication: The ARTE methodology ensures constant, two-way communication with the client, facilitated by follow-up meetings at every project phase and sub-phase. This ensures full visibility of the project status.
• High-quality technical documentation: We provide detailed documentation such as the Functional Description Specification (FDS), 2D and 3D plans, operation manuals, and spare parts lists, among others.
• Flexibility and adaptability: The methodology allows for agile management, quickly adjusting to any changes in requirements, layout, or deliverables.
• Maximum client satisfaction: Thanks to our methodology, we deliver customized projects that not only meet the client’s expectations but exceed them in terms of reliability, flexibility, and customization.

Project Structure with the ARTE Methodology

The ARTE methodology structures project development into a series of sub-phases and milestones designed to guarantee the best possible outcome. Each sub-phase follows a schedule that is reviewed weekly, ensuring the agreed-upon planning is adhered to. The activities in each sub-phase often include generating technical documentation for the client, as well as completing the actions necessary to meet the defined scope.

Illustration 1: Diagram of the Project Phases and Sub-phases

Every project is assigned a specific team, which we call an engineering cell, and we currently have four cells. Each cell is made up of four specialists with the following roles:

• Project Manager
• Mechanical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Automation Engineer

These professionals work together from the beginning to the final delivery of the project, ensuring smooth collaboration at every stage. The key benefits of this collaborative approach include:

• Agile development: Project phases progress dynamically, allowing for rapid and efficient advancement in all associated content.
• Deviation management: Any deviation in the project is addressed quickly, enabling immediate adjustments and ensuring the project continues without compromising deadlines.
• Synergy between disciplines: The combination of various specialties enables continuous improvement of technical solutions, resulting in stronger outcomes tailored to the client’s specific needs.
• Constant supervision: Critical sub-phases such as procurement, machine assembly, and line setup are closely monitored, ensuring every step of the production process is executed precisely.
• Meeting requirements: This approach ensures the delivery of a product that not only meets but exceeds the client’s requirements for scope, cost, time, and quality.

This structure allows TMI to provide highly effective technical solutions, always keeping client satisfaction as a top priority.

Technical Units at TMI: Innovation and Specialized Technical Support

At TMI, we also have multidisciplinary technical units responsible for managing our portfolio of specialized products in key areas such as dosing, weighing, bagging, palletizing, and load protection. These units focus on developing new technologies, defining technical specifications, and offering advanced technical support to our clients. Thanks to this structure, TMI customers have direct access to innovative and customized solutions that improve their industrial processes.

Illustration 2: Conceptual Diagram of the ARTE Organization

Commitment to Customer Satisfaction and Quality

At TMI, we are committed to delivering projects that meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Transparency and flexibility at every project stage are essential to our value proposition. The implementation of the ARTE methodology allows us to guarantee the efficient delivery of projects, optimizing every step of the process and ensuring tangible benefits for our clients in terms of scope, cost, time, and quality.