SNIM
Synchronizing Strategic Aims and Project Execution in the Mining Industry
"Cerri Project allows us to formalize and optimize our processes giving us more transparency, improved monitoring of projects and quicker decision making and response."
Challenge
Implement a project management software solution that enables the company to rigorously track the progress of its strategic initiatives.
Solution
Deploy a user-friendly enterprise project management software for streamlined implementation with enhanced process efficiency.
The Customer
Based in Mauritania, SNIM (Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière) stands as a global frontrunner in the iron ore export business. With an annual production of roughly 12 million tons of iron ore, the company has successfully traded more than 400 million tons since its establishment in 1963. Providing employment for 4,500 individuals, SNIM contributes to 10% of Mauritania's Gross Domestic Product.
The Challenge
The company was in need of a project management software that could meticulously track the progress of its pivotal strategic initiatives. Strategically speaking, managing programs and projects with precise control was essential. Rigorous monitoring of project milestones and effective management of approval processes were critical elements.
The Solution
The company opted for an easily implementable enterprise project management software. "We needed a user-friendly software facilitating user adoption and that could be easily integrated with our existing infrastructure."
The Results
Implementing Cerri Project led to significant advancements, notably greater transparency and a more coherent strategic vision. The company was able to discard its previous reliance on Excel spreadsheets for project tracking, reducing both the frequency and duration of meetings.
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