About the recognized project
The PMI Thailand Chapter Special Recognition Award 2025 was awarded to Tera Hop (Thailand) for a project that tackled a critical bottleneck in high-speed optical transceiver manufacturing.
In this environment, test stations are expensive, space-constrained, and required for every product. The mandate was clear but difficult: increase output without adding machines, additional budget, or factory floor space.
Why this project stood out
- Performance against target: The team reduced average test time by approximately 16%, surpassing the original 10% goal.
- Intelligent use of AI and data: The team used analytics first to identify and remove unnecessary test steps before optimizing operations.
- Business impact: The project delivered measurable cost savings and increased production capacity without CAPEX expansion.
- Execution under constraints: The work was delivered by a small team, within tight timelines, and without a dedicated AI department.
- Quality preserved: Product quality and yield were maintained throughout rollout, proving that improvement did not come at the expense of standards.
Judges’ remarks
The judges highlighted the project’s business impact, disciplined execution, and strong organizational learning. It was recognized as an example of how focused project management, combined with emerging technology used thoughtfully, can unlock real value under meaningful constraints.
Why it matters
This recognition shows that project excellence is not only about large capital programs. It can also be found in precise, data-led operational improvement work that creates meaningful business outcomes.
