Transformation & Implementation
Developing a plan or strategy is one side of the coin. Successful implementing or even transforming your supply chain a different one.
Global trade and tariff uncertainties, shifting consumer demands, and rapid tech advancements make supply chain networks both critical and vulnerable. Yet, a BCI survey of over 240 logistic VPs and Directors across the U.S. and EU found only a minority of companies regularly review and optimize their networks, leaving most unprepared for disruptions
Demand forecasting is a crucial component of supply chain management, helping businesses plan inventory, production, and distribution effectively. Many companies strive for higher forecast accuracy, believing it to be the key to improving service levels and reducing costs. However, misconceptions about what forecast accuracy truly means and how it impacts business performance often lead to misaligned strategies and unrealistic expectations
Projects need to be Implemented and change is often required. Seamless implementation is key, but not always achieved resulting in long recovery periods and/or organizational distress. In order to achieve seamless change we uses proven methodologies and seasoned staff. Developing the right supply chain solution is only one element of the equation. Making it happen is another one. Many supply chain transitions fail either due to the lack of a proper vision or due to poor implementation planning/execution. Over the last decade, we have developed a strong implementation support capability including a pool of senior resources and experienced professionals.
Some key questions to be answered and processes to be managed to realize supply chain changes successfully are:
- Sponsorship
How is the initiative anchored in the organization? How do we sell the new concept to our board? Who is the sponsor of the project? - Organization Alignment
How to link the supply chain vision with the overall business strategy? How to implement? What kind of organization, role, team, timelines? Sequence of activities? Which resources do I need? - Risk management
What are the risks and how to set up risk mitigation plans? - Interdependencies
What are the interdependencies between the transformation and other projects such as IT implementations? How to manage timelines, resources, budget and risks? - Result orientation
What are the benefits? How will we measure during the project and the final results (SMART). How to link the new concept and related organization into performance metrics and KPIs? How do we measure results? - Communication
Which stakeholders are involved? How to best manage all internal (and external) stakeholders? Who needs to be informed? Which partners, suppliers customers are effected and how to communicate with these stakeholders. - Steady State
Do we need changes in the current organization after go live? What functions, processes?