Denmark’s
national rail operator DSB has about 7,000 employees in a range of fields and
professional backgrounds.
The DSB
Property division deals with buildings, train signs, and train-adjacent spaces.
Its real estate portfolio is one of the most varied in Denmark and encompasses
planning, renovation and modernization of train stations, workshops and other
properties, often in association with government agencies and other
stakeholders in mass transit projects.
The project
operation was historically dealt with in Excel – a solution based on manual
input that was clearly inadequate as the company started looking for an
improved portfolio overview and more efficient project management. The company
decided to acquire a new PPM system that could offer a high degree of
user-friendliness in addition to the following functions:
Planning
and reporting on projects and portfolios
Financial
monitoring of budgets, actuals and forecasts by project, activity, and cost
type
Integration
with ERP system (SAP HANA)
Resource
management for projects, assignments, maintenance, and line operations
Required
specifications also included scalability and the ability to grow incrementally
with the new system. Reference cases and testimonials from clients in similar
industries were also valued highly.
Antura met the requirements and could show
solid client references
Following a
comprehensive tender process in which various PPM systems were assessed regarding
user-friendliness, functionality, price and references, Antura’s bid was deemed
the most advantageous. Of the total of nine bidders, Antura achieved the
highest score for both quality and price.
During the
presentation and evaluation phases, DSB quickly realized that Antura Projects
was extremely user-friendly, and navigating around the system was fast and
efficient.
DSB and
Antura configured the system together, in line with DSB’s needs. Training,
configuration and implementation took place at DSB’s own pace, with a schedule
tailored by Antura to suit DSB’s needs and requirements. Antura Projects is now
being implemented gradually, with the initial focus on project planning, cost
management and reporting at different levels.
The key now
for DSB is to grow with the system. The next stage will be to expand use of the
system in the organization, and that is likely to involve implementing Antura
Projects’ resource management functions.
At DSB
Property, Antura Projects is expected to support project managers in their
day-to-day work, and to provide a complete and clear overview of the division’s
project portfolio.