About Edinburgh Instruments
Edinburgh Instruments Ltd is part of TechComp Europe, a global leader in designing and manufacturing analytical and laboratory instruments. Known for their innovative spectroscopic tools, they play a pivotal role in research and development in physical and chemical analysis.
- INDUSTRY Analytical and Laboratory Equipment Manufacturing
- LOCATION Livingston, Scotland
Analytical Instruments
Project Management
Resource Optimization
MS Excel
The Challenges
Managing projects and resources efficiently was a major hurdle for Edinburgh Instruments, as they relied on outdated manual processes. Specific challenges included:
Lack of a Formal Project Management Tool
Using Excel for complex, multi-phase projects created inefficiencies and errors.
Inefficient Resource Allocation
Without a centralized system, tracking workloads and allocating resources effectively was nearly impossible.
Time-Consuming Cost Calculations
Manual processes made cost tracking error-prone and slow.
Communication Gaps
Global stakeholders faced challenges in accessing real-time updates, impacting collaboration.
The Struggle With Excel
Edinburgh Instruments' reliance on Excel significantly hindered efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. The manual tracking of projects and costs was slow and error-prone, while Excel lacked the advanced features needed for managing complex, multi-phase projects. The absence of workload visibility created resource planning challenges, making it difficult to allocate resources effectively. Additionally, generating reports for stakeholders was time-consuming, delaying crucial decision-making processes.
Switching from Excel to Celoxis has significantly improved our transparency and resource planning. We now track projects and costs accurately, and global stakeholders can easily access progress, streamlining our processes.
Marie HutinProject Lead at Edinburgh Instruments
What Changed After Celoxis
With Celoxis, Edinburgh Instruments transformed their project management approach, resulting in:
Increased Transparency
Global stakeholders gained access to real-time project updates, improving transparency by 30%.
Efficient Resource Planning
Resource allocation became 25% more efficient with workload charts and planning tools.
Accurate Cost Reporting
Time-sheeting and cost tracking improved budget accuracy by 15%.
Enhanced Decision-Making
Senior management used insights to better distribute workloads and plan hiring, improving operational agility.
Celoxis empowered Edinburgh Instruments to streamline operations, improve collaboration, and optimize resource management.
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