Danfoss

How Danfoss improved project predictability withclear metrics

Driving performance with earned value analysis and actionable insights.

Company

Danfoss Drives — a global leader in AC drives with more than 5,000 employees worldwide, supporting electrification and energy efficiency.

Challenge

Danfoss faced recurring delays in new product development. Launch timelines were often extended, and resource usage was difficult to measure, reducing predictability across the R&D portfolio.

Solution

Working with Keto Software, Danfoss implemented cause-effect analysis and earned value metrics, introducing standardized dashboards that displayed Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).

“The availability of integrated dashboards meant we could finally compare projects consistently and track improvement actions with confidence.”
Program Lead Danfoss

Impact

  • Predictability significantly improved
  • Tolerance tightened on accuracy indicators
  • Consistent reporting across all R&D projects
  • Metrics used proactively for corrective actions

What Do You Get On Day One

  • Clear dashboards for earned value metrics
  • Standardized KPIs across projects
  • Configurable business intelligence views
  • Reliable data for leadership decision-making

Highlights

  • Standardized earned value metrics (CPI, SPI)
  • Intuitive dashboards requiring no coding
  • Improved project plan quality and effort estimates
  • Effective resource allocation
  • Transparent reporting without extra overhead

Modules in Use

  • Project Portfolio Management
  • Business Intelligence Dashboards
  • Earned Value Metrics

Timeline

Keto introduced in 2020 and scaled across the R&D portfolio.