Streamlining product lifecycle management in the chemical industry -

Streamlining product lifecycle management in the chemical industry

Challenges

1- Manual approval processes led to inefficiencies

2- High reliance on manpower increased operational costs

3- Lengthy approval timelines slowed product launches

4- Lack of centralized data made tracking difficult

Solutions

1- Implemented an automated approval workflow to streamline processes

2- Designed an intuitive user interface for better usability and collaboration

3- Developed a scalable MVP tailored to the chemical industry’s needs

4- Created a structured, multi-stage approval system to enhance efficiency

5- Reduced manual intervention by optimizing workflows across departments

Results

1- Approval cycle time reduced by 50%

2- Officials can now manage 20% more customers

3- Improved user satisfaction by 35%

4- Minimized operational expenses with a 25% manpower reduction

Our client runs a US-based startup with years of experience in the chemical industry aimed to develop a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system tailored to the industry’s needs. The goal was to streamline the approval process and improve operational efficiency.

The client required a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for PLM, focusing on automating approvals and optimizing collaboration across departments. The system needed to support multi-step approvals, ensuring smooth product development. Each department had specific inputs to validate before the next phase, requiring a structured and transparent workflow.

We designed a scalable MVP solution with an intuitive user interface that simplified approval processes. The system enabled seamless cross-department collaboration and minimized manual interventions. A hybrid solution was implemented to handle multi-stage approvals, ensuring a structured and efficient approach to product lifecycle management.

Key Industry

- Chemical Industry

Key Pains

- Complex approval processes slowing down product launches

- High manpower dependency increasing costs

- Lack of streamlined workflows reducing efficiency

Product Mix

- New Product Introduction

- Existing Product Maintenance

The Challenges

The existing workflow relied heavily on manual approvals, leading to errors and inefficiencies.

Multiple employees were required to manage approvals, increasing operational costs.

Approval cycles were slow, delaying product launches.

Tracking the status of approvals across departments was cumbersome.

Departments struggled with data validation and submission, increasing redundancy.

The Solutions

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Built an adaptable MVP PLM system tailored for the chemical industry.
Designed a hybrid approval system to automate multi-stage approvals, reducing delays.
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Developed an intuitive UI that simplified navigation and collaboration.
Minimized redundancies, ensuring a structured approval process across departments.
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The Results

50% Reduction in Approval Cycle Time- Faster decision-making improved product time-to-market.
20% Increase in Customer Handling Capacity – More efficient operations enabled officials to manage additional customers.
30% Boost in Operational Efficiency – Streamlined workflows minimized delays and improved productivity.
25% Reduction in Manpower Costs – Automated processes decreased reliance on manual approvals.