Background
Blackmores has operated for over 90 years. They lead the market in natural health products, vitamins, minerals, herbs, supplements, and alternative medicine. Blackmores manufactures and distributes products to pharmacies, health food stores, and supermarkets.
Business Challenge
In 2008, the organisation relocated their two facilities at Balgowlah and Brookvale to a new purpose-built site at Warriewood, NSW. This move was a major undertaking. The company recognised the need for a formal Project Management Office (PMO) to support their Project Managers.
The PMO would help manage the projects needed to transition the infrastructure, operations, manufacturing, people, and services to the new location.
Results
Combined Management Consultants was engaged to provide Program Management for the relocation. CMC focused on managing risks and providing governance and clear reporting throughout the move.
Together, CMC and Blackmores created Project Charters and detailed Project Plans for all projects in the program. CMC continued to mentor and support Blackmores’ Project Managers to maintain visibility and regular status reporting.
CMC also developed a Project Network Diagram to assess dependencies and their impact on the critical path.
