Unlocking Strategic Value: PIRs, Supply Chain "Noise", and the Art of Root Cause Analysis

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Delivering big projects can be, well, intense. It's tempting to step back from the delivery process once it's done start to look ahead to the transition to BAU, as your teams adopt and integrate changes into their day-to-day. Many of us know that a post-implementation review is a backward-facing exercise that can be treated as a tick-box exercise or, worse, overlooked.

However, in this month's Brief, we explore the value of the PIR as a strategic exercise to really unlock a project's value and ensure the benefits are delivered. We also look at the idea of noise in the supply chain and how the PIR can remind leaders to stay focused on delivering the benefits aligned to a project's original objectives.

Finally, we take at the value of embracing every three-year-old's favourite word -- why -- and the value of using it to deeply understand persistent challenges for your finance and supply chain teams.

Let's dive in

Unlocking Strategic Value: The Importance of Post-Implementation Reviews

As a project sponsor, it might be tempting to move on once your project transitions to business-as-usual (BAU). However, staying connected through a post-implementation review (PIR) is critical for ensuring lasting success and unlocking strategic value. | Read More

Silencing noise in the supply chain: People, systems, and tools

Supply chain noise can manifest in various forms, creating inefficiencies and distractions that hinder optimal performance. Understanding and managing this noise is crucial for improving your supply chain’s effectiveness and reducing unnecessary costs and delays. | Read More

Mastering root cause analysis: The art of asking ‘why’

Root cause analysis, though often challenging, is a vital process for continuous improvement in finance and supply chain operations. By effectively probing the root causes of issues, you can implement targeted solutions that enhance performance and efficiency. | Read More

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