Maximizing revenue and operational efficiencies
for optimum enterprise success.
Business Obstacle
The Sprint PCS "Phase 1" construction consisted of; 56 switch sites and 5300 cell sites in 134 markets nationwide. For optimum operational performance, standardized site configurations were required. Inclusion of multiple construction considerations were required, including: specific regional demands (lightning, grounding, flood, etc.), zoning restrictions, roof top, inbuilding, rural -urban-suburban, and equipment manufacturer specification. Standardized templates were required to support an ability to install additional equipment for internal or external demands.
Skills Utilized
Teamwork and Leadership
Project Management
Business Development
New Technology Logistics
Business Process Engineering
Budget Management, Financial Acumen
Operational Focus
Strategic Alliance creation
Contract Negotiations
Resolution Accomplished
Action Implemented:
Assembled team of Sprint PCS cell site experts from major markets representing construction deviations across the country. Set national switch site and cell site standards by type, gaining concurrence and compliance from all markets. In addition, established strategic alliance with a surge suppression and cell site logistics company for the engineering and implementation of a new site componet - the Power Protection Cabinet (PPC) designed to be a standard element in all cell sites.
Results Obtained:
(A) Reduced switch and cell site engineering expense, since modular template could be applied to most sites, minimized unique site engineering expenses.
(B) Utilization of the Power Protection Cabinet (PPC) provided: (1) independence from limited radio equipment availability, supported early delivery of telecom, power, tower lights and grounding connections, allowed site construction to be fully completed. Limited number of radio cabinets could be placed on pre-selected strategic sites, expediting market launch process. (2) optimum surge suppression, (3) modular growth for new SPCS equipment and integration of equipment for other tower tenants, (4) reduced service interruptions due to lightning strikes, Power surges causing equipment damage, (5) created standardized test and demarcation point for power, teleco backhaul and site grounding.
Annual savings initially estimated at $5,000,000 ($1,000 / site), incrementing as the number of sites increased.