How Danfoss improved project predictability with clear 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).
Impact
- Predictability significantly improved
- Tolerance tightened on accuracy indicators
- Consistent reporting across all R&D projects
- Metrics used proactively for corrective actions
“The availability of integrated dashboards meant we could finally compare projects consistently and track improvement actions with confidence.”
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
Timeline
Keto introduced in 2020 and scaled across the R&D portfolio.