Read the story of CEZ group and find out about the middle path between ready-made and fully custom project management software.
CLIENT:
CEZ GroupRegion:
EuropeIndustry:
EnergyFounded:
1992CEZ Group is one of the largest energy concerns in Europe, with its headquarters based in the Czech Republic. The company operates in multiple countries across Central and Southeastern Europe, as well as Turkey.
CEZ Group's main activities include the production and distribution of electricity and heat, electricity and heat trading, and coal mining.
The shares of the parent company, ČEZ, are publicly listed on both the Prague and Warsaw Stock Exchanges, and as such, constitute a significant component of the stock market indices. As of December 31, 2010, the State Treasury of the Czech Republic held the majority stake in the company, with a shareholding of almost 70% of the share capital.
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Smooth Transition
New software had to be integrated into the current workflow, not the other way around. Ensuring a smooth integration into the process was a key priority of this project.
Complex Ecosystem
Integrating Flexi Projects into the company's complex software ecosystem, consisting of other digital tools, was essential.
Customization With Future In Mind
Achieving a balance between customization, flexibility, stability, and scalability.
Flexi Project - Project Management Tool Customized To Your Specific Project Management.
We knew that CEZ Group needed a new project management system that would revolutionize the way they work. So, we collaborated with their team to design a system that included advanced reporting and analytics capabilities, robust collaboration and communication features, and innovative AI and ML tools. And we didn't stop there - our implementation plan included training for all employees and ongoing support and maintenance to ensure a seamless transition.
The result?
A custom project management solution that increased efficiency and productivity across the entire organization.
Before
After
Interdepartmental Cooperation Made Easy
The management team can now track the progress of multiple projects at once and can easily access all the necessary information.
Since implementing the new project management software, CEZ Group has seen a significant improvement in their project management process.
No More Workarounds
The software's real-time dashboard allows the management team to identify potential issues early and take action before they become a problem.
The software also helped to improve collaboration and communication among the team members. The software's user-friendly and easy to navigate interface has also helped employees to easily access the information they need.
Defining a Vision, Understanding Client’s Business
8 weeks
Analysis of current project management, methodologies used by the organization, types of projects, scale of projects, number of people involved in projects.
Planning
4 weeks
We created a detailed project plan that included timelines, milestones, and deliverables. We also defined roles and responsibilities, allocated resources, and created a budget for the project.
Customization
4 months
During this phase, we customized the software solution to meet the specific needs and requirements of CEZ. This involved adding new functionality and rearranging the user interface.
Integration into client’s ecosystem
4 weeks
The implementation of the new project management software was a collaborative process between the management team and the software development team.
Testing
4 weeks
We conducted system testing to ensure that the software solution as a whole was working correctly and met CEZ's specific requirements. This involved testing the software under different scenarios and conditions to identify any issues or bugs that needed to be addressed.
Deployment and ongoing support
4 weeks
We provided training to CEZ's team on how to use the software and ensured that all necessary configurations were in place. Once the software was successfully deployed, we began providing ongoing support to CEZ to ensure that the software continued to meet their needs and function properly.
*NDA The software screenshots displayed are solely for marketing purposes and do not depict the actual software developed for the CEZ group.
Customized project planning and scheduling
One of the main advantages of customized project planning and scheduling is that it helps to ensure that project timelines are realistic and achievable. By taking into account the unique requirements of each project, project managers can develop plans and schedules that are both practical and effective.
BUDGET PLANNING
Flexi Project offers advanced budget planning features that enable project managers to set and track project budgets in real-time. With the ability to monitor expenses and revenue in one centralized system, project managers can easily make informed decisions to keep projects on track financially. Additionally, these tools can provide greater visibility into project finances, helping to prevent overspending and optimize resource allocation.
PROJECT ACCEPTANCE WORKFLOW
Project acceptance workflow is a critical component of project management, and modern project management software offers robust solutions to streamline this process. With customizable acceptance workflows, project managers can ensure that project deliverables are reviewed and approved by the relevant stakeholders, helping to prevent delays and minimize errors. These workflows can be fully automated, with notifications and reminders sent to stakeholders at each step of the process, providing greater visibility and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
Advanced collaboration features
Collaboration features, such as real-time document editing, virtual team meetings, file sharing and real-time feedback and more. All the things the team needs to keep projects moving forward.
REAL TIME PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Real-time project management is a key feature of modern project management software that allows project managers to monitor project progress and make informed decisions in real-time. With real-time data updates and alerts, project managers can quickly identify potential issues and take corrective action before they become major problems. Real-time project management also enables greater collaboration and communication among team members, providing a more agile and flexible approach to project management.
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
Document management features are an essential component of modern project management software that enables project managers to store, organize, and share project-related documents in a centralized repository. With these features, project managers can easily manage project documents, track revisions, and collaborate with team members in real-time. Additionally, document management features can provide version control, ensuring that everyone is working with the most up-to-date document, which can help to prevent errors and delays.
PROJECT WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT
With customized project workflow management, project managers can easily track project progress, assign tasks to team members, and set deadlines to keep projects on track. Additionally, project managers can automate routine tasks, freeing up time for more strategic activities, and providing greater visibility and control over the project workflow.
AI based Resource Allocation
AI and ML can analyze resource availability, team member skills, and project requirements to optimize resource allocation. This can help ensure that resources are utilized effectively and efficiently, minimizing project delays and costs.
AI Risk Management
AI and ML can be used to automatically detect and mitigate potential project risks. This can be done by analyzing historical data, identifying patterns, and making predictions about future risks.
Advanced reporting and analytics
Reporting and analytics tools that can provide real-time, customizable reports and visualizations to help managers make data-driven decisions.
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