Operations & Supply Chain Readiness Checklist - Temple Town Technologies Docs

Operational readiness determines whether strategy can translate into consistent financial performance.

Evaluate whether operational systems, KPI frameworks, product lifecycle management, and supply chain processes are structured for scalable, data-driven execution.

Identify gaps in process discipline, metric clarity, and cross-functional alignment.

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What Is Operational & Supply Chain Readiness?

Operational and supply chain readiness refers to the extent to which an organization’s:

• Core business processes
• Performance measurement systems
• Product lifecycle frameworks
• Demand forecasting methods
• Supply chain execution models

are aligned, measurable, and capable of supporting growth.

Organizations with high readiness levels operate predictably, adapt quickly, and reduce operational risk.

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Operational Systems & KPI Governance

Ensure processes and metrics are structured, measurable, and transparent.

Core operational processes are mapped, documented, and standardized
Clear ownership and accountability are assigned to each process
Data governance, collection points, and reporting ownership are defined
KPIs are established, aligned with strategy, and actively tracked
Dashboards, reporting tools, and automated alerts are operational
Continuous improvement, escalation protocols, and corrective action workflows are implemented

Structured KPI governance transforms performance tracking into a proactive engagement.

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Product Lifecycle & Supply Chain Planning Alignment

Translate strategic intent into coordinated execution across product and supply systems.

Product lifecycle stages (concept, design, launch, maturity, end-of-life) are defined and documented
Demand analysis & forecasting processes are recurring, data-informed, and integrated into planning
Forecast accuracy is measured and forecast value add (FVA) reviewed regularly
New product introductions and discontinuations are operationally synchronized
Scenario planning is conducted for demand volatility or supply risk

Lifecycle planning and demand forecasting reduces excess inventory and stockouts & increases cash-in-hand.

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Supply Chain Performance & Optimization

Ensure supply chain systems are efficient, responsive, and strategically aligned.

Production schedules align with consensus forecasts and capacity constraints
Inventory policies (safety stock, reorder points) are optimized and reviewed
SupplyChain KPIs (lead times, fill rates, service levels, inventory turns) are tracked and actionable
Cross-functional planning (finance, operations, product, logistics) operates on a single collaborated plan of record
Operational data is used to drive root cause analysis and structured improvement

Efficient supply chains improve margins, protect working capital, and enhance customer satisfaction.

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How to Use This Checklist

This readiness checklist can be used as:

• A pre-scaling operational audit
• A supply chain optimization baseline
• An S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) maturity assessment
• A diagnostic before digital transformation or ERP implementation

Unchecked areas highlight structural improvement opportunities.

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Disclaimer

This checklist is provided as a structured reference for self-assessment. It does not replace professional consulting, legal, financial, or operational advice. Implementation outcomes depend on organizational context, governance, and execution discipline.

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What’s Next

• Continue to Enterprise Strategy Checklist
• Return to the Marketing & Teams Checklist

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