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Resource Planning at Global Scale: SIG and pmo365
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63 63
Programs
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420 420
Projects and tasks
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370 370
Total users across 5 locations
Headquartered in Switzerland, SIG is a leading provider of packaging solutions with a global presence in Germany, China, Thailand, the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. Their comprehensive portfolio includes carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch solutions.
SIG’s top priority in adopting pmo365 was resource planning and timesheets: gaining a clear understanding of how project members, experts, and specialists are utilised to deliver R&D project deliverables across a global organisation.
About the organisation
SIG Group
SIG, a leading provider of packaging solutions, is committed to creating a better future for its customers, consumers, and the planet. With its unique portfolio of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch solutions, SIG collaborates with its customers to deliver food and beverage products worldwide safely, sustainably, and affordably. Sustainability is a core value, guiding the company towards packaging that gives back more to people and the planet than it takes.
Established in 1853, SIG is headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Its approximately 9,000 employees worldwide deliver prompt and effective solutions to customers in over 100 countries.
The requirements
Five requirements for a global R&D PMO
The ability to allocate resources effectively and promptly was the most important task facing SIG. It could significantly impact the success or failure of projects, as inefficient resource allocation can lead to a cascade of problems for project managers.
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Effective resource allocation for R&D projects
Allocate resources effectively and promptly across programs, projects and locations, so that inefficient allocation does not cascade into problems for project managers.
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Timesheets for efficient labour cost control
Traditional timesheet reporting is cumbersome and offers limited value beyond payroll. The pmo365 timesheet app leverages timesheet information to optimise enterprise performance and align with strategic objectives.
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Cost and financial control
Manage and monitor labour, CAPEX and OPEX to optimise investment in new products: establish initial cost estimates, update forecasts on current performance, and set approved budgets for each phase and activity.
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Integration with SAP
Connect project management and timesheet data with financials in SAP for full visibility and control of labour and non-labour costs.
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Visibility and reporting
A wide range of reports and dashboards across all levels of projects, programs, and portfolios, providing insights into their health and performance.
"Our top priority in using pmo365 was resource planning and timesheets. We aimed to gain a clear understanding of how project members, experts, and specialists are efficiently utilised to deliver project deliverables."
The solution
Three tactics for a centralised single source of truth
pmo365 is an intuitive project management environment, implemented using the business intelligence of the Microsoft Power Platform. With a comprehensive Solution Library and the ability to connect to over 900 other software applications, it removes the administrative overhead of collecting data and provides invaluable insights.
This enhanced visibility and control was achieved systematically through three tactics.
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Implementation of pmo365 apps
Deploying specialised apps designed to support project portfolio management within the organisation. These apps facilitate better planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
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Integration with key business systems
Establishing seamless integrations with critical data sources and business applications, such as ERP systems, asset management platforms, or other work management tools, so that relevant data is accessible and synchronised across departments.
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Transition from standalone files to integrated solutions
Phasing out isolated Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations maintained by staff, and replacing them with integrated solutions that promote real-time data sharing, reduce manual errors, and improve collaboration.
The results
Top-down visibility, and it doesn’t end here
The successful implementation and adoption of pmo365 for SIG has delivered top-down visibility, reliable PPM processes, and insights to drive smarter and timely project investment decisions across 63 programs, 420 projects and tasks, and 370 users in five locations.
SIG Group is now looking to expand pmo365 by integrating it with SAP and using components of Microsoft’s PPM toolset to develop, manage and track different roadmaps, directly linked to SIG Group’s strategic pillars and objectives.
"pmo365 offers robust and practical Project Portfolio Management applications, with tailored services that empower organisations to efficiently manage and optimise their project portfolios, driving success in a complex and ever-changing environment."
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