Lorenz Snack-World
Streamlining Project Management & Boosting Team Collaboration in the Global Snack Manufacturing Industry
"With Cerri Project we have a holistic overview of our projects and satisfied employees."
Challenge
Lorenz Snack-World required a project management software tailored to their international endeavors with flexibility for each team member's working methodology.
Solution
Cerri Project delivers an integrated system to Lorenz Snack-World, tailored for their diverse project landscape with robust Document Management.
The Customer
Lorenz Snack-World is a family-operated leader in the global snack market with 130 years under its belt. Brands like Crunchips, Saltletts, ErdnußLocken, and NicNac's have symbolized their commitment to high-quality crispy snacks for decades. Headquartered in Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt/Main, the company boasts national and international sites in Germany, Austria, Poland, Russia, Egypt and China.
The Challenge
Lorenz Snack-World previously tried various Project Management Software tools. MS Project was introduced for large projects but wasn't universally adopted, with only a few "gurus" mastering its use. Many projects, typically with core teams of 4-5, relied on MS Excel for planning. Despite its familiarity, Excel lacked a comprehensive project overview and teamwork features, making tracking tasks for multi-role team members cumbersome. Further complicating matters, teams are dispersed across multiple locations, navigating a multilingual environment.
The Solution
Lorenz Snack-World pre-selected and tested several project management solutions, keeping in mind their unique criteria: easy to use with minimal training, compatible with their structure of having sub-project managers reporting to overall project managers, a unified software for all their international subsidiaries, and an integrated system for seamless team adoption. Cerri Project emerged as the preferred choice due to its alignment with these requirements and its capacity to offer user customisation options.
The Results
The adoption of Cerri Project delivered tangible outcomes. The centralized document repository ensured all files were accessible and easy to find, promoting better teamwork. This centralization, combined with the software's flexibility in preserving individual work habits, led to improved user satisfaction and enhanced collaboration across the board.
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