With over 30 production sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, SGL Carbon is a technology-based global leader in the development and manufacturing of carbon-based solutions. The company employs around 5,100 people. The optimal distribution of resources is a key success factor for employees who work in strategy, technology, and customer projects.
Clarity PPM at SGL Carbon
Improved project planning through standardized reporting and better resource planning with Clarity PPM at SGL Carbon GmbH.

The Success Story
Challenge
The Graphite Materials & Systems (GMS) and Composites – Fibers & Materials (CFM) business units both have KPI-driven strategy projects that directly influence how the company develops as well as projects in the area of Process Technology, which would constitute project business for SGL Carbon customers and require very precise resource planning. A solution is required that would offer a detailed overview of all projects, support resource planning, and provide a visual indication of the influence of measures on the KPI.
Engineering Services
5,100 Employees
Clarity PPM, itd Advanced Resource Planning
Solution
Combining Clarity PPM (CA PPM) with the itd Advanced Resource Planning solution provides the ideal solution for taking reliable control over KPI-driven projects while at the same time enabling detailed resource planning in the area of process technology. A total of 250 users use the PPM solution implemented by itdesign.
Result
The used software offers the perfect overview of all projects and resources, thus ensuring more rapid and reliable planning. Optimized reporting is made possible through the use of a central database of a uniform software solution.
Secure Resource Planning
Standardized Reporting
Cost and Time Savings through the Use of Out-Of-The-Box Features
With itd Advanced Resource Planning, we were able to create a more efficient and transparent resource planning for global customer projects in Clarity PPM. We are therefore absolutely satisfied.
Director Global Project Management and Instrumentation & Control, SGL Carbon GmbH
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Using the itd Advanced Resource Planning solution for Clarity PPM, SGL Carbon has significantly increased the efficiency and transparency of its resource management.