Business reason for the Milestone program. Includes the problem statement,
business objectives, target supply chain roles and value proposition.
Problem Statement
Clarify the specific business challenges that currently exist in the supply chain.
State in business terms to clearly describe the e-business process that is impacted by this problem.
Business Objectives
Continued deployment of advance ship notification PIPs by SM Board companies. Distribute, query, and change shipment information.
Target Supply-Chain Roles
Identify the different supply-chain partner roles that are target for involvement in this program.
Each role should derive some benefit through participation.
Value Proposition Draft
Automatic shipment notification.
Early warning.
Greater automation.
Roadmap
Include here the major phases of activity associated with the milestone program. Indicate if this [milestone is the initial phase of work or follow-on activity to prior effort in the same business process.
