How does the business maximize its returns from technology projects?
The SCS Solution: The key to maximizing value is to exercise discipline over the planning process. Changing plans frequently, particularly at the last minute, is very costly. Each function within a business would probably react differently. Each might have good reasons for their positions. The best way is to develop policies and a process that captures the best thinking of all functions. • A set of policy templates is used to walk the business through the development of key supply chain issues. • Develop standard planning processes for strategic & tactical planning and operational scheduling. • Customize the policies and process by business sub-unit as needed. • Set-up the systems to automate the policies and process as reasonably cost efficient and within the technical capability of the organization. • Set-up Sales & Operational Planning teams to plan resources, monitor and change policies or processes when compliance is a problem; and insure that the team takes ownership of supply ch
