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Identification of problems via Organizational Project Management (OPM3)................................3
three primary reasons Nike was successful with the ongoing ERP implementation.......................4
Showing that phased rollout was the correct decision for Nike......................................................4
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Identification of problems via Organizational Project Management (OPM3)
Organizational Project Management (OPM3) framework would have helped the
organization in a better way as it is one of the most suitable frameworks that help in
understanding the level of maturity. In other words, whenever any organization is trying to
implement any new kinds of projects they must be able to understand their current capabilities or
the weakness that is present within them.
OPM3 is mainly based on the three different aspects like Projects, Programs, and
Portfolios. As is evident from the given case study Nike was about to develop the ERP system
for their company for the carrying on of the demand planning system, so that they can develop a
sound supply chain system and also develop a better communication system among their main
office at Beaverton, Oregon and the 27 other different and highly customized order management
systems. However in the initial phase when the company decided to have implemented the ERP
system, they did not think about the training and the skill gap that might be seen among the
employees(2). They wanted to ensure that their problems are solved and they can attain the
overall business objectives. However, it was not right for them to have taken that decision so
rapidly. Nike also took the decision of completing the whole cycle within six months that was
initially about to be of 9 months.
If the OPM3 system or approach was used then the company would have been able to
move on a step by step manner. OPM3 system uses a phased rollout approach to help learn and
implement each component individually before moving on to the next (3). This approach is
useful for any company that is about to set out any new plans because it helps in creating many