Introduction
Innovia has nearly 90 years of history advancing technical expertise and expanding its global reach. To maintain a consistent approach to project planning and improve visibility across multiple initiatives, Innovia implemented BrightWork 365.
The platform provides an integrated Project Request and Portfolio Management System, giving teams the tools they need to manage projects efficiently, track progress, and share insights with stakeholders.
The Challenge
Innovia faced several project management hurdles:
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Needed greater visibility into project status, issues, and progress across the organization.
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Required standardized project planning and deliverables to maintain consistency.
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Needed a user-friendly interface that teams could adopt quickly.
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Sought the ability to customize templates to suit unique project requirements.
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Wanted dashboards and reporting that enabled informed decision-making.
BrightWork 365 Solution
With the help of a BrightWork Consultant, Innovia configured out-of-the-box templates and created custom Content Templates for a consistent approach to project initiation and planning.
Key benefits included:
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Integrated Project and Portfolio Management: Centralized system for project requests, tracking, and reporting.
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Customizable Templates: Allowed teams to enforce consistent planning and deliverables.
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Live Project Dashboards: Visualized portfolio health at a glance and enabled detailed drill-downs.
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Enhanced Reporting: Individual Status Reports allowed project leads to communicate progress to stakeholders outside the team.
The Outcome
After implementation, Innovia saw measurable improvements in project oversight and team collaboration:
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Teams adopted the system quickly due to its intuitive interface.
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Visibility and transparency across projects improved decision-making.
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Standardized templates ensured consistency and quality in project planning.
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Dashboards and reports enabled stakeholders to track progress easily.