Planisware Reviews

My use cases involve building out a template library based on our methodology and continuing to iterate on that. We used a template, and basically, to start this out, we built out the template library based on the methodology and continued to iterate on that and reapplied the template. Templates were really nice. We defined deliverables with custom deliverable IDs built in, as well as the full workstreams, and we had a lot of customization in the columns which directly translated from the methodology.

We would apply that method based on a phase, and then continue to build that out. Each phase of the project was a multi-year project consisting of over 3,000 lines, 4,000 lines apiece. We had many contributors and nine project managers along with a program manager. We attempted to use project status reporting, KPIs, and project status reporting, but due to the scale of that project, the templates were challenging. So we did use them as backup slides for each of the workstreams.

Each workstream would have a filter for showing on the KPI and the dashboard, having a flag to show. We would snapshot those before the meeting from each of the five or seven different workstreams. We also did integration to Power BI for all of our reporting. We extensively assigned resources and capacity. We requested a workflow for task requests based on the forecast and managed the demand and capacity approvals, which went out to a SharePoint site. However, due to the size of this particular project, we ended up auto-approving everything because we had around 1,300 resources, and things were shifting rapidly.

We did not use the collaboration tools and scenario planning features directly. Instead, we did what-ifs with multiple workstreams, having five workstreams and then under each one, nine separate end-to-end workstreams. The scenario planning and what-ifs were complicated because if one end-to-end workstream made a change, it would impact the entire program. Therefore, we operated a command and control waterfall style and froze that. We pivoted those WBS items out to our Kanbans and managed synchronization between the Kanban and the start and end for the level five; I think we actually went all the way down to level seven. We managed the reconciliation of the percent complete to identify any slippage.

Planisware is a beautiful tool that is very efficient, clear, well-designed, and more robust than any I have used. I started my project management with Primavera, which was the biggest at the time, and I have worked through various tools across the globe, but Planisware is the most robust and has the best stable features that are beneficial for small and medium projects. Since I really only run large projects, it is easy for small projects, and the size of this particular project would have been nearly impossible to manage in other tools like Microsoft Project or Smartsheet or any of those others.

A powerful feature was the resourcing and resource leveling. The SPI and KPIs built in were fantastic for keeping the schedule performance identified. Furthermore, the resource capacity analysis was beneficial. We managed risk in SharePoint, identifying RAID: risks, actions, issues, decisions, and dependencies. We tracked those numbers inside of another custom flex field, where those would be reported on as well, with direct links to manage those RAID items.

As an energy customer in the French energy sector, we need Planisware for project management, including the management of bills and resource personnel.

The features of Planisware that I find most useful are the ones I use all the time because whenever I have a new action, I enter it and make modifications.

The most important feature of Planisware is when you begin a task, you can make modifications, delete tasks, or add new ones. I work with Planisware all day long because I have many IT infrastructure projects.

I utilize Planisware's resource management feature. The tools are already optimized, and I don't have anything more to optimize for Planisware since it's a SaaS solution, which is better.

The tools communicate with other tools, making it effective, and when we have a new resource, we can add it and send it to the resource management team, who can view it in Planisware.

Scenario planning in Planisware is good for detailed planning, but the design planning tool needs optimization. The positive impact I have seen from working with Planisware is due to its efficacy and speed; it has very few updates and is easy to use.

I work for an oil and extraction company, and previously I've worked with pharma and automobile industries as well. Planisware is primarily used for planning, scheduling, resourcing, and budgeting. In addition to that, Planisware also has the flexibility to do work management execution and agile modules. It is an all-rounder. Though it is a complex tool and the customizations are limited, it is one of the best tools available in the market for project portfolio and program management.

The features of Planisware that I have found most valuable are project management and resource management.

Project management in Planisware has the ability to create projects and then track them by creating events, schedules, and tasks. You can assign resources, create budgets, baseline the cost amount, track how much you have incurred, and how much you have planned—essentially, you can manage it all the way to closure. It includes a complete project life cycle.

The resource management feature in Planisware has helped me and my customers optimize the allocation of resources across various projects because it has the supply and demand concept. Project managers can raise the demand through the plan generation for their project or task. When it gets published, there will be a resource manager for each group or pillar who reviews the raised demand. They can look into the available resource pool and then provide the supply accordingly.

My client uses Planisware for project and portfolio management. They use it for large-scale projects and smaller projects of short durations, resource management, tracking, scheduling, budgeting, and all costs.

I appreciate Planisware because it is useful to see both data and visual representation of the data.

Planisware helps in optimizing the allocation of resources across different projects as we can see if a resource has filled their timesheets, their availability in a particular time for allocation to other projects, and the bandwidth of the project resource when they are on lease.

We use the collaboration tools and scenario planning features in Planisware, though not on a broader scale.

In my project, we use Planisware with ERP on the SAP side. We integrate data in a two-way channel where we send data and they send us costs.

Planisware is useful for seeing both data and visual representation simultaneously. It is beneficial in managing large projects, tracking, recording, and seeing forecast plans.

My customers utilize the resource management feature in Planisware.

We currently integrate Planisware with ERP on the SAP side, creating a two-way channel for data and cost exchange.

Primarily, Planisware is used for project, program, and portfolio management purposes. Projects can be scheduled, and budgeting, tracking, resource management, efforts, forecast, and scheduling can be executed using the Planisware application.

It offers capabilities to manage the complete project life cycle.

I used Planisware to maintain my projects, specifically for the enterprise application project. All my projects were there, and my team members were logging their time. We mainly use it to track their timing against each project. Apart from projects, we also have some admin work that can also be tracked over there. If someone is on leave, that also needs to be mentioned so that we can see how many hours they are working per week.

If I assign any work in Planisware, the people are able to log their time against it. We have not given much access to the people in Planisware apart from logging their timing.

The benefit was that people were able to track their time in Planisware. People were able to see how much time they are putting effort into each and every project and where they are more into meetings. Apart from that, I didn't see much benefit out of it.

Since I'm completely technical, the primary use case of Planisware for my clients has been project management, time management, portfolio management, and reporting.

Planisware offers integration with multiple tools and provides a good level of customization. However, a noted advantage for some users is the user interface, although I personally do not find it very user-friendly. Additionally, its ability to scale easily is valuable.

The use case involves a highly capable project and portfolio management solution. While expensive, Panisware Enterprise delivers exceptional value by seamlessly handling all necessary operations for successful project execution that is tightly integrated with managing strategic enterprise objectives and portfolio optimization. Users benefit from unified, consistent, top-down, bottom-up single source of truth.

Its benefits extend to the centralization and control of projects, particularly in terms of maintaining consistency in defining tasks, projects, cost accounts, and other essential elements. This level of standardization is crucial for efficiency and clarity, especially in large organizations managing diverse projects with varying timelines and complexities. The software's strength lies in its adept handling of categorization, allowing users to tailor how projects are categorized based on their specific organizational needs. Moreover, it facilitates the creation of activity types and simplifies the development of project templates. These templates serve as the core of master projects, enabling users to swiftly replicate and customize projects by leveraging pre-defined structures. That significance lies in the ability to replicate successful approaches consistently. When a company discovers an effective method, it can be seamlessly incorporated into Planisware Enterprise architecture. The result is standardized process that remains consistent across portfolios and projects.