A Logistical Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) is a type of operation plan that is distinctive to the organization that has developed it. In simple terms, the SOP for an organization is a collection of documents or manuals that defines exactly how an organization will operate while managing an array of resources and management. Everything relevant, including administrative policies and procedures, process maps, performance standards are included in a comprehensive SOP. While there are differences in logistical structures, the PLANDISC can help any type of logistics manager create a comprehensive, easy to use and sharable operation plan based on their SOP.
Individual Agency SOP
Using the PLANDISC to create and maintain an operation plan, logistics managers can create SOP’s as unique as their agency. Even standalone operations, once defined by an overall organizational structure, must be carefully tracked and managed. With PLANDISC, the individual agency SOP can help define the components and responsibilities that help the organization as a whole achieve its mission statement. A carefully crafted, fully customizable PLANDISC planning tool provides a measure of control to daily tasks by key personnel as well as all other positions within the organization.
Joint SOPs with PLANDISC
Using the PLANDISC planning tool is easy even in environments in which the logistical services are combined with other organizations. Joint SOPs are created for the management of planned issues that define the responsibilities of each party. With PLANDISC, creating a visual representation of the operation plan is just a few clicks away. Additional circles can be added to the interior of the disc, color coded and identified as and part of the logistics operation. In this case, adding contrast and comparison modules for these collaborating forces has many benefits.
A Regional Communication SOP with PLANDISC
A PLANDISC planning cycle can manage the components of a regional communication SOP as well. In this operating plan, managers address the implementation of communications systems, such as a data network or enterprise network, and their use following. These systems frequently support hefty logistical projects that span across any variety of agencies or organizations. An operation plan that utilizes PLANDISC can track every fine detail. Managers can broadly describe the interface and then attach relevant documentation in order to support their resolution.
Creating a Management System Integrated SOP with PLANDISC
PLANDISC can also support the development and organization of a management system integrated SOPs. This type of plan tracks the standards and procedures that make up the management information systems (MIS) that supports an organization’s logistics activities. With PLANDISC, creating an operation plan that includes reports on the functions and requirements of the operation, measures the frequency of reporting, and tracks administration procedures is simply a matter of clicking the mouse.