Telephone Call: informal

Summary

In this conversation, Steven Davis discusses the timeline of a project with Frankie, emphasizing the need to speed up phase one due to tight deadlines. Frankie explains delays caused by material supply issues, particularly due to a transport strike in Venezuela. Despite suggestions to switch suppliers, Frankie insists on maintaining quality. They also discuss delivering models by Friday and deferring lighting decisions until architect approval, though Frankie is reluctant. Steven stresses the urgency, with pressure from others involved, and Frankie promises to follow up soon.

Takeaways

• 💼 Steven Davis needs Frankie to expedite phase one of the proposal by two weeks due to tight deadlines.
• 🚚 Frankie explains that speeding up is impossible because they are waiting for materials from suppliers.
• ⚠️ The supplier is facing delays due to a transport strike in Venezuela, making the situation difficult.
• ✅ Frankie insists the current supplier is reliable, and changing suppliers would require redesigning the worktops.
• 🛑 Switching suppliers would force them to rethink the whole concept, which would delay the project even more.
• 📦 The models can be delivered by Friday without any issues.
• 👷 Nelson Ng has requested that the lighting for phase three be deferred until final approval from the architects.
• 🏗️ Nelson’s request is based on the architects' concerns, as they are in direct contact with the builders.
• 🗣️ Frankie refuses to agree to defer the lighting without first speaking directly to Nelson Ng.
• ⏳ Steven emphasizes the urgency of the situation and expects a response by next week.

Q & A

Who is initiating the conversation in the transcript?

Steven Davis is initiating the conversation, addressing Frankie.

What is the main concern Steven Davis has regarding the timeline for the proposal?

Steven Davis is concerned that the six-week timeline for phase one is too long given the tight deadlines, and he asks if it can be shortened by two weeks.

Why does Frankie say it's impossible to speed up phase one by two weeks?

Frankie explains that they need to wait for materials from their suppliers, who are facing delays due to a transport strike in Venezuela.

What does Steven suggest as a solution to the material delay problem?

Steven suggests getting another supplier to speed up the process.

Why does Frankie reject the idea of switching suppliers?

Frankie rejects the idea because the current supplier has an excellent track record for quality, and changing suppliers would require rethinking the whole concept, which would cause further delays.

What specific request does Steven make regarding the models?

Steven asks Frankie to ensure the models are delivered by Friday.

What issue does Nelson Ng raise about phase three of the development plans?

Nelson Ng wants to defer the lighting until final approval from the architects, as he anticipates objections.

How does Frankie respond to Nelson Ng's request about deferring the lighting?

Frankie disagrees with the deferral and says the answer is no.

How does Steven react to Frankie's refusal regarding the lighting?

Steven says he needs to talk to Nelson Ng directly and will get back to Frankie after doing so.

What does Steven request at the end of the conversation?

Steven asks Frankie to let him know the outcomes by next week, and Frankie agrees.