Digital Transformation Program Management Platform
Digital transformation is now a necessity for companies to remain competitive, and achieving integrated systems, processes, and continuous data flow requires the addition of new digital capabilities. These capabilities, developed at a global level, are then implemented across distributed management and production facilities. A key factor in the success of complex digital transformation projects is a robust planning and reporting structure.
This case study highlights how Supply Chain Wizard supported one of the largest global pharma companies in their 5+ year digital transformation program, which spans 15+ production sites. The program involves the development and implementation of foundational digital capabilities, with a mix of internal IT solutions and third-party hardware and software vendors, and follows a prioritized sequence based on baseline statuses of the sites.
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Objective
Challenges
Siloed Project Plans: Interconnected projects lacked visibility, preventing timely identification of bottlenecks. Decentralized Project Planning: Project schedules were maintained in various formats and locations, making it difficult to track progress.
Heavy Manual Efforts: The complexity and lack of standardization led to significant manual effort in maintaining project planning and reporting.
Lack of Visibility: Manual checks made it difficult to identify risks, latencies, or late tasks, leading to uninformed decision-making.
Missing Project Artifacts: Key project management tools (e.g., Risk Register, Action Item Log) were not regularly maintained, hindering risk capture and executive reporting.
Approach
Phase 2 Technology Evaluation & Training: Evaluated the existing technology landscape (Microsoft 365 Suite) and conducted training sessions to increase awareness and ensure effective use of project management tools.
Phase 3 Prioritizing Urgent Projects: Focused on urgent projects to demonstrate the benefits of the new platform, helping the team understand its value and improve it through lessons learned.
Phase 4 Platform Development & Maintenance: Built a Project Management Platform using Microsoft 365 Suite, incorporating over 150 project plans, 50+ automations, and real-time reporting tools like MS SharePoint and Power Automate.
Results & Added Value
Scalability & Standardization: Streamlined deployment of project schedules and simplified task understanding for project teams.
Increased Efficiency: The platform achieved over 80% savings in project management time and resources.
Through close collaboration with the customer, Supply Chain Wizard successfully delivered a best in class, customizable and scalable project management platform.
As a result, with the help of Project Management Platform – which brings more visibility, enables data driven decisions, ensures automated reminders & notifications-, the customer is more confident about the project progress, priorities and risks.
