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We developed a detailed operating model backed by the design and implementation of a planning pilot program for implementing the model. To support integrated demand/supply planning, the operating model specifies that a center of excellence (CoE) will own a single approach to planning. A centralized view of demand will cascade demand requirements to plants and suppliers, including demand from all internal/external customers. Instead of supply plans being created at each plant, supply will be created centrally at the CoE and then disseminated to the supply base.

To improve visibility into capacity, capacity utilization data for plants and suppliers will be stored and managed by the CoE, including data at the plant-level view as well as the process-level view across the region. Inventory positioning strategy will be defined at the network level and include ways to evaluate tradeoffs. An integrated approach to sales and operations will leverage leading practices to provide a macro view of constraints, capacity, and requirements. Master data formats will be standardized and managed by the CoE. 

The planning pilot program is based on a pilot framework that describes roles, scope, team members, and timelines for the program. At the time this story was written, we were training members of the pilot team on new processes, tools, and techniques. We were also monitoring pilot performance and modifying processes and procedures to develop a planning gold standard for the client. In addition, we were developing key business and technology requirements to assist with systems selection and scaling.