This document outlines the key elements to include in a project plan for establishing an international distribution network. It discusses researching the requirements, defining the project scope, planning project timelines and milestones, assessing resource needs, managing risks, and creating contingency plans. Quality control, legal compliance, and setting performance metrics are also included as important factors to consider in the planning process.

1. ESTABLISH INTERNATIONAL
DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS PROJECT
PLAN
Establishing any international distribution network requires
extensive research and planning. This project plan lists and defines
the requirements when establishing an international network
project.
BRAINSTORMING
Brainstorming can create new ideas giving you a variety of
opinions. It is excellent tool when sharing and gathering new or old
information.
PROJECT SCOPE
This allows you to get a broad idea of resources and requirements
you have to meet. Some of these can be reporting to stakeholders,
overall outcome of a project, budget requirements, contracting
needs, human resources, and draft reports.
LIFECYCLE
A project lifecycle may vary in most cases. Starting dates and
finishing dates are an excellent way to manage your time on your
project. In other words, time management.
PLANNING
Planning your project is one of the most crucial stages. Some
useful tools in planning can be checklists, brainstorming, fishbone
diagrams, Gantt charts, and critical path diagrams. Planning your
project in a logical sense can deliver a more optimistic result.
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2. HUMAN RESOURCES
Does your project require qualified people or does your project
require certain licences that you alone do not possess. How many
people will be involved from the start to finish of the project?
These questions mentioned are in relation to human resource needs
of your project.
DELEGATING AUTHORITY
Obviously not everyone on your project is going to see the whole
of the project. By delegating authority on your project, you can
scale the hierarchies on a flow chart with their responsibilities
during the life span of the project. This establishes reporting
requirements for staff when in doubt.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Analyzing, weighing up, and associating risks can determine
failure or success of your project. First priority is to identify and
risks that may arise during the life span of your project. If you have
identified any risk. Analyse the consequences or likelihood that it
will impose on the project. Then treat it.
TRANSPORTATION/ EQUIPMENT NEEDS
What are the right needs to suit you transport methods？
Will my equipment last me?
Will you outsource a transport company?
Will I outsource transport needs?
ADMINISTRATION NEEDS
Keeping records during the life span can play a pivotal role in the
likely hood of an audit check or backtracking of lost records. In
addition, records may need filing for tax purposes. Another factor
is keeping an organized archives record. Adequate paper work is
required with the shipment. Example commercial invoices,
packing slips and shippers letter of instructions,
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3. PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Project management software is available for small projects or
larger projects. Searching for the right one tailored for you
purposes is not difficult due to the range of software on the market.
SCHEDULING STAGES
By creating scheduling stages through your project, you can set
yourself goals or milestones to accomplish. When setting goals or
milestones be realistic and remember to refer to SMART.
S- Specific
M- Measurable
A- Attainable/ achievable
R- Realistic
T- Time frame
FOCUS POINTS
Some areas of your project will require more time than tasks. By
establishing these needs and commitments, you call quickly assign
people or yourself a set time to do this.
EMAILS
Using the power of the internet is very useful when communicating
to all stakeholders that have a role or are financially involved in the
project. Emails can keep them up to date with the process of the
project.
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4. CONTINGENCY PLAN
Thinking or knowing you have a flawless project feels excellent.
Nevertheless, keep in mind that mistakes happen they may be
because of human error, poor management, or lack of training. In
addition, you need a backup plan or as we know a plan（B） in
case plan (A) fails.
LAW REQUIREMENTS
There are many laws that apply in Australia. Knowing laws/
legislations can give you an advantage over the competition. In
addition, some laws vary in other countries, or do not even exist.
INCENTIVES/ KPI’S
Setting key performance indicators can enhance the project. Also
offering incentives for achieving KPI’S can increase productivity
among staff. This can also achieve feedback during the project.
QUALITY
Your quality can determine if your business will fail or succeed.
Sometimes spending a little more money can have an outcome of
future business relations. If your clients know that, your products
are quality tested, quality assured and reasonable priced is has the
potential to lead to repeat business.
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