Project Life Cycle

For a project to be successful, the Project Management organization must understand and be prepared for all phases of the project life cycle. The project life cycle describes what technical work needs to be done on the project and can differ depending on the technical requirements and scope of the project.

Global Automation Partners (GAP) Project Life Cycle is based on the model proposed by ISPE GAMP, but has been expanded to include more specific activities that are normally performed throughout the different phases of the life cycle, from initial definition to retirement of the Automation and Manufacturing IT systems. It ensures that the systems can be easily tested, deployed and qualified, and that quality assurance is on-going and continuous throughout the whole life cycle.

The GAP model presents key project phases and activities, as well as an approximate sequence that the activities should follow. Typical Life Cycle activities will include definition, planning, specification, detailed design, development, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, qualification, and maintenance. Typical supporting activities will include design reviews and inspections, document control, configuration management, change control, material management, training and qualification of personnel.

Our Project Life Cycle also refers to the Project Management Life Cycle activities, which relates to how the work is managed independent of the technical details. It includes activities such as defining or scoping, planning, executing, controlling, reporting, and closing.

The GAP Life Cycle structure provides the flexibility to adapt to any project, based on size, scope, complexity, budget and timelines.