Executive Summary
KRONE, a leader in complex machine development, faced significant challenges in synchronizing large-scale projects involving hundreds of work items and multi-year horizons. By implementing Nextedy GANTT as a visual planning layer on top of Polarion, KRONE transformed its operational efficiency, moving from manual, expert-dependent updates to an intuitive, real-time management system.
Direct Quote: The Strategic Advantage
The Challenge: Scaling Complexity in Machine Development
As development programs grew in scale, KRONE required more than detailed task tracking; they needed a clear operational view of the entire ecosystem.
- Data Fragmentation: While Polarion tracked individual requirements, managing the “big picture” of a new machine’s development was difficult.
- Manual Synchronization: Aligning due dates and milestones for hundreds of items was nearly impossible.
- Expert Dependency: Planning changes often required deep system knowledge, creating bottlenecks in fast-moving projects.
- Invisibility of Critical Paths: Limited visibility into sequencing and dependencies hindered proactive risk management.
The Solution: Nextedy GANTT for Polarion
Nextedy GANTT provided the missing visual layer that allowed KRONE to manage timelines, milestones, and dependencies in a way that was fast, intuitive, and practical for daily use.
Core Capabilities Delivered:
Live Visual Planning: A real-time view of milestones, deadlines, and critical dependencies directly on top of project data.
Dynamic Resource Orchestration: Schedule updates were simplified into a drag-and-drop interface.
Simplified Dependency Mapping: Users can create complex dependencies by simply drawing a line, removing the need for “power user” status.
Granular Navigation: A fully customizable sidebar allows project managers to edit item data without leaving the timeline view.
Business Value & Operational Impact
The implementation of Nextedy GANTT has redefined how KRONE’s IT and project leadership manage complex development programs.
| Key Impact Area | Outcome for KRONE |
|---|---|
| Project Transparency | Real-time visibility into the full project timeline for both leaders and teams. |
| Operational Velocity | Instant access to detailed task information via mouse-over, speeding up team organization. |
| Configuration Agility | Team leaders can set up and configure the system in a few steps without technical experts. |
| Strategic Flexibility | Deep customization allows for department-wide resource and order management. |
Conclusion
For KRONE, Nextedy GANTT is more than a visualization tool; it is a critical component of their development infrastructure that ensures structure, visibility, and control over their most complex innovations.