Transforming Supply Chain with Digital Data Analytics

Client Challenge

A large global corporation faced a significant challenge in implementing a Global Supply Chain Digital Data Analytics (SCDDA) system across its diverse international business units. The main obstacles included inadequate project governance, fragmented responsibilities, and varying levels of readiness among employees and suppliers. The company also struggled to develop a unified risk management framework that could align with the regulatory demands of each region. Without clear project oversight, the corporation risked delays, budget overruns, and misalignment between departments.

Moreover, with the extensive scale of the project, ensuring all employees and suppliers were trained and prepared for the new systems added further complexity. The company sought a partner capable of delivering structured, effective project management to ensure the successful rollout of this large-scale transformation.

H&Z Approach

H&Z began by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the company’s current processes through cross-functional workshops. Using H&Z’s facilitation methods, they identified critical workstreams, assigned responsibilities, and developed a robust timeline for execution.The team established a multi-project management framework, enabling them to monitor progress across all teams and workstreams. Regular bi-weekly status updates were implemented to ensure transparency and alignment among stakeholders.

Additionally, the team conducted a thorough risk analysis across the company’s global units, creating a tailored governance framework and escalation process to address any project roadblocks efficiently.

Recognizing the importance of skill development, H&Z devised and rolled out customized training programs for employees and suppliers, ensuring they were fully equipped to use the new system.

Results

Through a meticulous project management approach, H&Z successfully delivered the global rollout of the SCDDA system within the projected timeline and budget. The clearly defined responsibilities and regular progress monitoring ensured that the company avoided potential delays and budget issues.

The robust risk analysis and governance structures allowed the client to manage potential disruptions effectively, with critical issues being resolved swiftly. The tailored training programs also resulted in high engagement, enabling employees and suppliers to seamlessly transition into using the new system, driving immediate improvements in data-driven decision-making. This digital transformation positioned the company for future success in a competitive, data-centric landscape.

All in all, the project brought about huge changes in the organizational and strategic capabilities of the client, positioning it to maintain growth and success in a very aggressive aerospace market.