Materials Science Firm Improves Capital Portfolio Returns with Strategic Planning

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Materials Science Firm Improves Capital Portfolio Returns with Strategic Planning

Case study shows how a global materials science company used Planview Enterprise One to prioritize over $1B in annual capital investments across 12 divisions and 70 facilities.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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A leading materials science company established a Center of Excellence to restructure capital investment processes and increase returns. The firm implemented Planview Enterprise One for strategic portfolio management, enabling portfolio optimization, scenario modeling, and standardized reviews. The solution replaced spreadsheets, delivered trusted data for executives, and supported rapid capital reallocation during COVID-19.

Key takeaways

Implemented portfolio optimization across 12 divisions and 70 global facilities

Used PV/I ratio and scenario modeling to rank investments by return per dollar

Achieved faster capital decisions with trusted data and executive dashboards

Enabled rapid reallocation of spend during COVID-19 crisis instead of across-the-board cuts

Expanded adoption to LeanKit for savings tracking and planned PPM rollout

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