The most important reason behind running a PoC was that it allowed us to put the software and the service provider to the test in advance so that we could answer the important questions that we had at the time. For us, the Proof of Concept was an important confidence-building measure that, in my opinion, should definitely be carried out when implementing any major software package.
Zollner Elektronik AG
The itd Advanced Resource Planning add-on is an important tool that allows us to control the allocation of employees to projects as efficiently as possible. The tool also provides a simple overview of whether we have under- or overdeployed team resources and whether the capacity is sufficient or additional resources need to be procured.
Zollner Elektronik AG
Clarity is now a core system that we use to manage and monitor projects and project portfolios at our company, and it complements our application landscape accordingly. We also use Clarity as a reporting tool at the management level, since it offers a simple and transparent overview of the project landscape and the status of the individual projects.
Zollner Elektronik AG
We didn’t just want a contractor to install the software, but rather a partner who could weigh the different options and make recommendations. It is not just for this reason why we are happy that we went with itdesign.
Zollner Elektronik AG
Use Case with Clarity
Challenge
- Implementing a multi-project management process to get a clear overview of all projects and to implement initiatives in a targeted manner
- Replacement of tools, such as MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project, which had reached their limits and led to files being stored in different file systems
- Searching for a software solution for mapping cross-divisional project, project portfolio, and resource management
- Diverse mix of customer projects in a wide variety of industries and internal projects that should be mapped in the tool and must meet various standards
- Company-wide use of the tool in all divisions with partially deviating requirements and specific needs
Solution
- Implementation of Clarity as a mature, flexible software package that can cover the entire range of features needed
- Clarity as a Single Point of Truth and core system for managing projects and project portfolios
- Rooting of the tool at all levels up to the management as a basis for decisions and reporting platform
- Intensive use of the itd Advanced Resource Planning add-on in some units
- Proof of Concept as an important, trust-building test run for both the service provider and the software during the implementation phase
- Division-specific roll-outs to understand the specific processes
- Solution-oriented consulting approach and open communication with itdesign as the basis for a good cooperative relationship
About Zollner Elektronik
The family-owned company with its headquarters in Zandt is Europe’s market leader in the Electronics Manufacturing Services sector. Founded in 1965 it grew organically to become a global player with around 12,000 employees at 23 locations across the globe.
Its range of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) covers the entire product lifecycle: development, consulting, production, supply chain management, and after-sales service. Its customers come from nine different industries and include leading global organizations as well as small and mid-size businesses. Through organic growth, Zollner Elektronik AG has established itself among the world’s top 15 EMS providers.
- Mechatronics service provider
- Around 12,000 employees
- Headquartered in Zandt (Germany)
- Founded in 1965
- 23 locations worldwide
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