More and more businesses are depending on the strategic use of software to get real-time visibility into all aspects of operations—from the shop floor to the top floor. That’s why a growing number of manufacturers are turning to Microsoft portfolio and program management (PPM) software solutions. A PPM business strategy can help your people gain control of projects and deliver increased value to your business. For manufacturers, that means getting your product to market faster and more efficiently. Microsoft-based PPM solutions have the extra advantage of lower total cost of ownership and greater ease of use. If you’re looking for a flexible PPM platform that will transition smoothly into your existing enterprise, and will be adopted quickly by your workforce, look to Microsoft. Here’s why: On This PageCollaboration That Costs LessCompeting platforms rely on add-ons to get your base system up and running. With a Microsoft PPM solution, the tools you need to tie together your legacy platforms will work with your existing Microsoft desktop software. Tools to Track, Store, and Share InformationUsing the Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management solution with Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, your people can organize and access information, manage documents, and collaborate efficiently in a familiar Microsoft environment. Through a PPM solution, a manufacturer of any size can automate and organize its best practices. Choice and Flexibility You Can TrustMicrosoft and third-party technology can be tightly integrated and work together seamlessly. This integration enables tremendous flexibility, especially as new applications and technologies evolve. Microsoft offers the industry’s largest partner ecosystem whose capabilities and deep industry knowledge supplement the strength of Microsoft. You can be sure that your innovative solution will accommodate every aspect of a manufacturer’s enterprise and division-level best practices. Ease of Use Equals Less ResistanceMost likely, your team already knows Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, or Outlook. By using these intuitive Microsoft Office desktop interfaces, there’s less chance of employees resisting your new software solution. Training costs will be lower. And, your teams will adopt the new solution much faster. Contact Our Partners for Your Own Microsoft PPM SolutionThe following partners offer PPM Solutions built on the Microsoft platform: HP The Collaborative Business Infrastructure (CBI) from HP is a predetermined architecture for enterprise and trading partner integration. It is flexible, scalable, and can be reused to meet a wide range of needs for business agility in manufacturing solutions. Based on the Microsoft .NET framework, CBI is further enriched with HP security, management, and operational know-how. It has been validated using reference implementations designed to scale up and out, addressing high-volume data and process throughput and providing a model for robust operations and high availability. Immedient (917) 777-0738 Immedient develops solutions to support rapid product innovation within manufacturing organizations. Collaborative tools support the sharing of product design data, enabling teams to work virtually throughout the development life cycle. Immedient solutions leverage the power of Microsoft Office System, Microsoft Project 2003 and smart client technologies. Immedient provides improved collaboration, document automation, and data capture to help organizations deliver products faster and at a lower cost. Pcubed (734) 741-7770 The Enterprise Quality Management Solution from Pcubed helps manufactures implement and manage quality initiatives such as Six Sigma and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). EQMS provides a common framework, infrastructure, and enterprise level visibility for all Six Sigma or APQP projects. The solution is built on Microsoft Office Project Server 2003 and Microsoft .NET Technologies. The Pre-Production Management solution from Pcubed helps manufacturers address pre-production issues that influence earnings by implementing a comprehensive program management structure that is available to suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing. By increasing overall visibility, pre-production changes and issues can be addressed before they impact production. ProSight (503) 889-4800 ProSight Portfolios portfolio management software offers a system of record for prioritizing, optimizing, and governing IT projects, assets, product development, and compliance initiatives. The solution—based on Microsoft .NET technology—runs on a Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and integrates with Microsoft Project Server 2003. Whether large commercial enterprises or federal agencies, organizations have found ProSight Portfolios’ visualizations, analysis capabilities, and process management tools critical features for successfully aligning investment strategy with strategic goals. Sopheon (952) 851-7500 The Accolade Product Lifecycle Management solution from Sopheon automates product development and provides strategic information support for innovation and portfolio management decisions. This software is used by Fortune 1000 manufacturers throughout the United States and in 18 other countries. Accolade features integration of Microsoft Project, Office, and SharePoint technologies to enhance project control, tracking of process performance, cost analysis, and resource management. Benefits include reduced spending waste, faster time to market, and more revenue from new products. Learn More About Microsoft PPM SolutionsLearn more about how the Microsoft PPM software solutions are the right choice for your business. Contact the Microsoft sales office nearest you:
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