Effectively Managing Supply Chain Transformation Projects
Deliver supply chain, ERP and WMS transformation projects successfully. Participants learn common project types, how to align stakeholders, build change and communication plans, assess readiness, design KPIs and manage risk through each phase.
At a glance
- 3 days
Who it's for
- Supply chain & logistics managers
- Project/program managers of SC, ERP or WMS implementations
- Transformation office staff
Learning objectives
- Recognise common supply chain transformation project types
- Overcome cross-organisational alignment barriers
- Build change management and communication plans
- Assess executive alignment and team readiness
- Design KPIs and manage risk through each phase
- Plan testing, training, cut-over and go-live
- Measure customer impact and post- implementation performance
Detailed content
- Types & elements of SCM transformation projects
- Barriers to cross-organisational alignment
- Executive alignment & team readiness
- Building & executing a change management plan
- Communications plan
- Customer impact
- Building & managing the right KPIs
- Design, requirements & communication
- Development phase
- Testing cycles
- Training plan & training cycles
- Cut-over & conversion plan
- Go-live execution & risk
- A transformation failure
- A transformation success
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Foundations
- Change & Communication
- Metrics
- Project Life Cycle
- Case Studies
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Supply-chain mapping of one product family
- ABC/XYZ inventory analysis and safety-stock calculation
- Supplier evaluation and negotiation role play
- Build a WBS, network diagram and critical path for a case project
Tools and templates you keep
- Inventory policy and safety-stock calculator (Excel)
- Supplier scorecard template
- S&OP meeting pack
- Project charter, WBS and RACI templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ASCM (APICS) CPIM / CSCP Body of Knowledge
- SCOR Digital Standard
- CIPS procurement framework
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
Frequently asked questions
How long is Effectively Managing Supply Chain Transformation Projects?
The program runs 3 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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