The importance of the PMO in planning logistics projects

17 de October de 2014, by , Posted in News, 0 Comment

The segment of logistics operators is based largely on the development and implementation of projects to meet technical standards and adapt to new technologies. Adapting to the processes and characteristics of their depositors and guaranteeing the deadline and also the quality in handling, transportation and delivery of goods to end customers, the PMO (Project Management Office) offers numerous competitive advantages to the company for the planning and execution of their projects.

An organization with maturity in project management can make use of a PMO to get to service excellence expected by their client. So do not just take only the appropriate infrastructure and technology, it is necessary to know how to use them, taking strategic projects that generate competitiveness and leadership in its segment.

Given this scenario, here comes a question: What is the importance of a PMO for the development of logistics projects of a company? The PMO acts as organizer of projects of a company, defining its priorities and subsidizing, through various criteria, decision-making by senior management. Enables thus promote compliance with established goals and provide support to project managers in the implementation of the objectives set by the company.

The customization of logistics software such as WMS (Warehouse Management System) and TMS (Transportation Management System) becomes constant in this changing environment of intense, demanding, thus, planning and organization. Engaging the strategies arising from the use of PMO in monitoring solutions implemented by such software helps reduce costs and deadlines, avoiding rework and ensures the quality of the results.

The sector PMO can therefore act in different ways, for example, be the “link” in a strategic area to the design area or even generate ideas and suggest alternatives for operating sector. So why to anticipate changes in the market and have an element of research and planning, the presence of a PMO team, assisting in the execution of projects, will be increasingly essential for a company to remain competitive.

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