I agree with all the participants that the project timeline and the scope depend on the type of the project. For example, if it’s the same project the company has already done in the past, then it will require minimal research. However, if it’s a new project, then there will be time spent in training and then SME will assist the project manager in finishing the project. In the new project case, there will be lot of pre planning required especially if it’s a medical device as the company needs to get the FDA approval before launching the product in the market. In the example in the discussion, I agree that the project manager shouldn’t agree on any kind of material without a certification given by the vendor. All in all, the project manager and the team should always pre plan and acquire all the necessary testing results of the materials before using for production of medical parts.