PLANNING & PLANNER. Planning plays a vital role in bridging the gap between our current state and our desired future. Simply put, it involves anticipating future challenges and devising strategies to achieve our goals effectively.

This conveys the idea of being fully responsible for and engaged in every aspect of the planning process

Long-term planning is less costly but comes with higher forecasting errors, leading to higher change costs. Short-term planning, while more expensive, has fewer forecasting errors and fewer change costs. 🙃 What would you choose? Less costly long-term planning with high change costs or costly short-term planning with fewer change costs?

Finished yesterday my Talk on Fleet Management. Attendees - One of the country’s prominent Real Estate Developer/Construction/Precast Fabrication Co who had it’s whole Motorpool Business Unit attend, Procurement Officer of the Country’s Major Sugar Producer, a Distribution Co for Magnolia chicken in Bacolod and a Waste Hauler/Recyling Co. Fleet of attendees consists of Heavy Construction Equipment, various Truck types and company vehicles. Topics include Fleet Manager’s KPIs should include High Truck Utilization, Lowest Possible Cost To Serve while meeting Contracted KPIs & maintaining Operational Efficiency, Necessity of having 100% Visibility of Fleet and Motorpool Operation, Creation of Motorpool Database as basis for Data Analysis & Concept of treating each truck as a Profit Center (rather than a Cost Generator) & Treat Motorpool as a Service Provider to the rest of the Company. Some of the challenges brought out is Automating Operations to ensure compliance, Productivity (ie drivers paid per trip make more trips than drivers paid per day; absences) & Monitoring multiple Motorpool depots/garages.

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: "𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 15 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝" 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 ... "OPTIMIZING RESOURCES FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT" Efficient resource management isn't just about managing budgets; it's about making sure every resource drives value. In my current role, balancing budgets and resources strategically has been key to ensuring projects deliver lasting impact. #ResourceManagement #StrategicPlanning

The National Planning Improvement Team published their annual report this month! From the call for ideas in September, to the piloting of the new National Planning Improvement Framework and the National Planning Improvement Hub. You can watch this video to find out more or read the full report here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUucz69n

Looking to Reduce Senior Plant Management Costs? Are your senior plant managers getting caught up in day-to-day activities and losing focus on the high-level, performance-driven tasks that matter most? At Sustainable Fleet Consultants, we offer a solution that streamlines operations without sacrificing strategic oversight. Here’s how we can help: Create, monitor, and manage your strategic activities—freeing senior management from the burden of daily operations. Task and direct middle management to stay on track with your strategic and sustainability goals. Focus on high-impact activities like performance optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency. Implement procurement, parts and maintenance strategies that eliminate inefficiencies, maximising budgets. Enhance process management to consistently meet equipment utilization, fleet oversight, and productivity targets. By removing the need for permanent senior management involvement in these areas, you can achieve significant cost savings while we provide the same expertise at a fraction of the cost. Let your team focus on what drives success, and leave the strategic tasks to us. Ready to boost efficiency and reduce management costs? Let’s discuss how we can help. 🌐 https://sf-consultants.com +971 50 454 2408 +971 4 554 3071 #PlantManagement #CostSavings #StrategicPlanning #OperationalEfficiency #MiddleManagement #FleetManagement #SustainableGoals

As I reflect on my 10-year journey in the family business, a leading aluminium wire rod processing concern, I'm filled with a sense of pride and accomplishment. From managing the production line to overseeing financial management and leading cross-functional teams, I've worn multiple hats and learned invaluable lessons along the way. My experience in manufacturing and operations has taught me the importance of attention to detail, efficient workflows and teamwork. I've successfully managed the processing of aluminium rods, improved production workflows, and worked closely with the production team to meet manufacturing targets and customer demands. In financial management, I've developed a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in billing, invoicing, and financial reporting. As I took on more responsibilities, I discovered my passion for management. I've successfully managed the upkeep and maintenance of factory equipment, coordinated with vendors for procurement, and implemented a waste management system that reduced costs and promoted a cleaner work environment. Throughout my journey, I've learned the value of leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning. I've supervised and mentored production staff, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and developed training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge. One of the most significant lessons I've learned is the importance of adaptability, resilience, and innovation. The ability to pivot in response to changing circumstances and to seek out new opportunities for growth and improvement has been invaluable. As I continue on my professional journey, I'm excited to apply the skills, knowledge, and lessons I've learned to drive business growth, innovation, and success.

Integrating Long-Term and Short-Term Planning Alignment: Short-term plans should align with long-term goals. Each short-term objective should contribute to achieving long-term vision. Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly review and adjust both long-term and short-term plans. This ensures that short-term actions are on track to meet long-term objectives and allows for adaptation to any changes. Balanced Approach: Maintain a balance between focusing on immediate tasks and keeping an eye on future goals. This prevents being overwhelmed by daily activities and losing sight of the bigger picture. Flexibility: While sticking to the plan is important, being flexible and open to changes is crucial. Adaptation ensures that the plans remain relevant and achievable. In summary, both long-term and short-term planning are integral to success. Long-term planning sets the direction and ultimate goals, while short-term planning breaks down the path to those goals into manageable steps. By integrating both, you create a comprehensive strategy that guides immediate actions and ensures long-term success.

Planning is important, but the most important part of every plan is to plan on the plan not going according to "The Plan" #planning