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Zumtobel Group Improves Product Lifecycle Management with Portfolio Tools

Case study showing how Zumtobel Group used Planview Enterprise to gain visibility and control over 200+ global innovation projects and product lifecycle processes.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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Zumtobel Group, a global lighting manufacturer with 7,300 employees, implemented Planview Enterprise to structure product development and innovation projects. The solution provided centralized visibility into project portfolios, resource capacity, and financials while integrating with SAP and lab scheduling systems. It enabled better risk analysis, scenario planning, and cross-functional coordination across four continents.

Key takeaways

Centralized portfolio visibility across 200+ projects in multiple regions

Integration with SAP for automated cost data exchange reduced duplicate entry

Role-based dashboards and management cockpits improved user adoption

Resource capacity planning and lab scheduling automation streamlined execution

Phased rollout starting with product innovation before expanding to IT

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