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Projects Portfolio Navigator

Projects Portfolio Navigator is an Advanced Analytics Solution that helps manage and optimize portfolio of projects (R&D, Capital and any other type etc.).

Projects Portfolio Navigator

PPN is an Advanced Analytics Solution that helps manage and optimize portfolio of projects (R&D, Capital and any other type etc.).

What it is

  • Projects Portfolio Navigator is an Advanced Analytics Solution that helps manage and optimize portfolio of projects (R&D, Capital and any other type etc.)
  • It enables transparency across entire organization, visualize and optimize to maximize your priorities
  • Our Solution is built on McKinsey proprietary IP including advanced analytics optimization engine and support with delivery

The PPN has a unique value proposition across all phases of a typical RTS/MT study

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PPN ready to facilitate the IDP diagnosis and target setting (via project portfolio review)

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PPN to generate client buy-in and simulate project portfolio initiatives

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Use PPN to monitor the revised project portfolio and updated projects – ensure implementation and value capture

How it works

The PPN will help to improve company performance along multiple dimensions

Revenue and gross margin

Ensure that most promising projects are funded and executed

Remove projects with low return and turnaround projects with likely risks to fall short

Product launch costs

Ensure that product launch investments, such as marketing campaigns or investment in channel inventory are aligned with the projects likelihood to succeed

R&D costs

Track project execution and enhance reliability

Steer investments to promising projects

Capex

Optimize portfolio allocation

Monitor individual projects

PPN in MT/RTS engagements

Sales / marketing

R&D or corporate functions

Cash management or capex

Revenue and gross margin

Ensure that most promising projects are funded and executed

Remove projects with low return and turnaround projects with likely risks to fall short

Product launch costs

Ensure that product launch investments, such as marketing campaigns or investment in channel inventory are aligned with the projects likelihood to succeed

R&D costs

Track project execution and enhance reliability

Steer investments to promising projects

Capex

Optimize portfolio allocation

Monitor individual projects

PPN in MT/RTS engagements

Sales / marketing

R&D or corporate functions

Cash management or capex

The PPN addresses pain points in portfolio management

1

No single source of truth

Creates transparency

Introduces standards and processes

Leaves behind a tool to use further

2

No visualization for project data

Provides proven analysis and visualization

Creates visibility

Enables rapid decision making

3

Low data quality

Introduces consistent approach and standards

Compares projects on one platform

Allows multi-user access to same platform

4

Lack of historical information on project performance

Creates visibility of past performance

Enforces call to action

Strengthens accountability

Here is a client example

Projects Portfolio Navigator brought transparency and enabled 20% R&D budget optimization

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By working with us, you will have access to

Experts

Our industry and functional experts will be on the ground where and when you need them.

Helpdesk

Our helpdesk will keep doors open and commit to addressing your concerns efficiently and effectively.

Training

We offer coaching and build capabilities for your teams to deliver sustained improvements.

Implementation

We partner with you and co-create a firm path to implementation as part of the project.

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