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FAQ about the smartPM controlling solutions
Are the smartPM solutions „turnkey“ or do they have to be programmed first?
Is there a connection to previous systems?
Is there a single-point-of-truth with continuously updated data that all departments can access, regardless of location?
Is all relevant data imported automatically?
Can dashboards be customized individually – by company design, responsibility etc.?
Are there standardized reports?
Can partial plans from different company departments be merged automatically?
Does smartPM.solutions also have a risk performance management tool?
Are users notified of deviations from critical thresholds by early warning alarm systems (e.g. mail alert)?
Can different roles be assigned?
Do the solutions from smartPM also cover scenario/ what-if simulations on P&L, balance sheet and cash flow?
Where is artificial intelligence already used in the solutions?
Is a group consolidation incl. IFRS16 and IFRS15 possible with the smartPM solutions?
Are the smartPM solutions on premise or cloud solutions?
Is strategy planning also possible with the planning tool from smartPM?
Does the tool cover multilingualism?
Where can I see a demo version of the software?
Which performance management solutions does smartPM.solutions offer?
We have a suitable planning solution for every area in the company. We offer Sales Performance Management, Marketing, Procurement, Product and Project Performance Management, S&OP, Risk, Consulting team and HR Performance Management solutions. All solutions can be used individually or connected. They all merge into a fully integrated planning and corporate management system. Which solution to start with depends on your preferences. Usually, it is the area with the biggest pain point. In any case, the smartPM product family is extendable step by step.
How many power user do I need to “support” the system e.g. for update etc.?
How long does a typical integration of the software take?
My ERP system has not yet been fully implemented. Can I still start with the implementation of a planning tool?
How many resources do I have to plan in my company if I want to introduce a new planning tool?
FAQ for smartPM consulting
Who can I contact at smartPM if I have questions about my area of application?
We have a project experienced team that mainly consists of (former) controller. If you make an online appointment for an expert discussion, we will take care of providing you with the right expert for the meeting. You will of course be notified who is speaking to you before the discussions.
Are there consulting teams assigned directly to the projects or do the consultants change constantly?
We have a very experienced team with a lot of business and technological know-how. Right at the start – already at the proof of value, where we solve your use case – you get a dedicated contact person who is an expert in exactly this area. These experts are responsible for your entire project and work with you on an equal footing. Almost all of our consultants originally worked in the controlling department and therefore know the requirements. We don't have consultants, we have controller.
How much consultation do I need after the software is fully implemented? Can my employees also plan independently of the smartPM consultants?
That’s exactly what we want. Your in-house team should be able to plan, budget, consolidate, forecast and analyze independently. In the implementation phase we work intensively with you and are always there for you afterwards, also within the framework of SLAs (“Service Level Agreements”) with guaranteed response times. That’s what we are known for.
Is there a tip for the “right” choice of the technology and the associated consulting team?
We asked one of our customer and he said: With the proof of value/proof of concept, the company’s own requirements have to be solved by the respective providers using use cases. Dedicated teams, that will later carry out the project should also be introduced. You can then see very clearly whether the providers of the planning solutions “make an effort” and solve the use cases well or not. If you see that your requirements are already covered in the software in this pre-project phase, then that is definitely a good sign. You can tell right away whether the chemistry and know-how are right.
Why does smartPM.solutions work together with different technology partners?
The proven smartPM.solutions are available for the market-leading software technologies IBM Planning Analytics, Jedox, MS Power BI, and SAP SAC. In selection workshops, our experienced consulting team reviews your requirements with you while taking your system landscape into account. You will then receive an objective recommendation for the most suitable technology/technologies.