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Presentation:
Bringing it all together: How Huntsman Leveraged EPPM from POC to Version 2.0 to Manage Capital Projects
Huntsman EPPM Capital Projects Roadmap presented at SAPPHIRE June 2024
Come learn how Huntsman replaced several Lotus Notes databases used across the entire organization with an integrated PPM solution to deliver a full end-to-end experience. The PPM solution covers the entire Construction Industry Institute process from idea through project execution to closeout.
We will take you along the journey from initial proof of concept to first implementation, minor releases, and finish with the major release of 2.0 this past November. Discussion will include the applications PPM replaced, key integration points, stage gate rigor, project documents, project forecasting, analytics, and workflow to deliver the end-to-end solution for Huntsman. The solution includes idea management, capital budgeting, DOA approvals, offline Executive approvals, and management oversight of all capital projects.
Presentation highlights:
-Learn how to determine which PPM “pieces” to select for your organization
-Hear advice on building a PPM road map that gives due consideration to the importance of UX (Fiori, Analytics, Excel..) in determining maximum adoption.
-Learn how PPM can support complex online and offline approvals.
-Lean how Huntsman manages its PPM solution in the private cloud.
Huntsman

Presentation:
Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management. Strategic Planning of Capital Projects: Drive New Business by Investing in the Right Projects
August 2020
Rick Paull, Huntsman Project Portfolio Manager, takes you along the journey from introducing a new CII based project process in 2013 reviewing EPPM options (Build, Buy, Do Nothing), Evaluate EPPM Solutions (Best Fit to Selection Criteria), Develop a Proof of Concept with Platinum DB, Corporation-wide priorities (Business Strategies), Go-Live in 2020 with EPPM Phase 1, and EPPM Phase 2 improvement initiatives.
Discussion will include the applications PPM replaced, key integration points, stage gate rigor, project documents, project forecasting, analytics, and workflow to deliver the end-to-end solution for Huntsman. The solution includes idea management, capital budgeting, DOA approvals, offline Executive approvals, and management oversight of all capital projects.
Presentation highlights:
-Learn how to determine which PPM “pieces” to select for your organization.
-Hear advice on building a PPM road map that gives due consideration to the importance of UX (Fiori, Analytics, Excel..) in determining maximum adoption.
-Learn how PPM can support complex online and offline approvals.
-Learn how Huntsman manages its PPM solution in the private cloud.
Huntsman

Presentation:
PPM New Product Development in the Cloud at Komatsu Underground Mining
Transforming Your New Product and Development Processes
Product Lifecycle Management Forum June 2019
Kyle Melat, Komatsu Global Engineering Services Manager, discusses Komatsu’s approach to taking you from zero to 3 months Go-Live with EPPM utilizing Platinum DB as their EPPM Partner.
Presentation highlights:
-Learn about the accelerated EPPM approach and schedule.
-Hear about the key deliverables achieved in 90 days.
-Learn about the key Cloud landscape considerations and decisions.
-Learn how Komatsu manages its EPPM solution in the private cloud.
-Hear about the key benefits delivered in 90 days.
Komatsu

Presentation:
Achieve Greater Returns on Invested Capital and Resources.
Learn from Pacific Gas & Electric's project and portfolio management experience.
Webinar: May 2013
At PDB, we focus on the customer experience and UX. PDB has designed the SAP Project System (PS), Project and Portfolio Management(PPM), Commercial Project Management (CPM), and Cost Center Accounting Financial Planning models in a flexible manner so that Financial Planners, Project Manager, and Business Analysts have easy to use and robust tools to forecast and report on project results.
This presentation showcases financial models delivered by Platinum DB to support Project System forecasting and integration to Cost Center Planning/Budgeting use case.
PG&E
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CIO Review: Platinum DB collaborates with Varian Medical to Deliver Innovative Solutions to Accelerate Time-to-Value.
In 2024, Platinum DB Consulting, Inc. was showcased in the CIO Review. This featured the best vendors and consultants providing technologies and services related to SAP.
The companies featured showcased extensive business process knowledge, in-depth integrated and innovative strategies combined with talent base across locations.
CIO REVIEW: Varian Medical

2023 SAPPHIRE presentation. Watco discusses S4/HANA Rise and EPPM Implementation.
In the latest episode of SAP Better Together: Customer Conversations, Sylvie Otton Sollod hosted a discussion of a project to overhaul the financial systems at Watco, a transportation solutions provider headquartered in Pittsburg, Kansas.
The importance of internal and external partnerships — partners included Nimbl (now Avvale), Analysis Prime, and Platinum DB. They turned to experts because “we know we don’t know what we don’t know!”
LinkedIn: Watco

SAP Partner Platinum DB Consulting recently implemented an app for a construction client leveraging SAP Fiori. The implementation was presented at SAPPHIRE 2023.
The goal was to include features like a Project Navigator and a Daily Diary Navigator for the client.
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