Case Study: Bayer gains real-time project visibility with Smartsheet
Key results
The challenge
Bayer's North America Product Supply organization managed a large portfolio of projects using manual processes and static presentation slides, which limited real-time visibility. Leaders needed a way to see project status across the portfolio without heavy manual reporting.
The solution
Bayer standardized project and portfolio management on Smartsheet, using real-time dashboards to replace slide-based status reporting and automating previously manual processes. Roughly 1,500 projects were running in the solution within a year of implementation.
“Projects managed in Smartsheet are substantially more efficient. The outcomes of those projects save us millions annually and saved over 20,000 man-hours in 2023 alone.”
JMJeffrey ManningNorth America Product Supply, Project Portfolio Management Lead, Bayer
The results, in context
Bayer reported saving over 20,000 man-hours in 2023 and millions in annual savings from more efficient project outcomes. Automating manual processes freed one team from an estimated 500 hours of work.