Migration Of MS Access Based Legacy System To A Modern Web-Based Solution
Challenges We Faced
This is a full service structural steel detailing company with a global footprint and geographically diverse teams. They were managing Timesheets, Budgeting and Project Analytics through an MS Access Database which had to be updated manually through a spreadsheets import process. This process resulted in challenges such as loss of time and resources in preparing reports, lack of real-time visibility into projects, delay in decision making due to absence of key metrics and limited analytics and insights.
A global structural steel detailing company facing manual project management challenges.
WhizzBridge's Solution
We developed a cloud-based web application that automates timesheet submission and project hours tracking, allowing employees from multiple locations to seamlessly report their time. This unified platform streamlines time tracking, project costs, and profits, providing staff and managers with a comprehensive tool to improve efficiency. Real-time reports offer instant access to key metrics for effective decision-making. Key features include:
- Complex project budget creation.
- Comprehensive employee database.
- Streamlined timesheet submissions.
- Intuitive project dashboards.
- Automated reminders for timely submissions.
- Data visualization through charts and graphs for easy analysis.
Results We Achieved
➢ Time Savings: The new system significantly reduced the time required for manual data entry and consolidation, saving an average of 20 hours per month.
➢ Real-time Tracking: The ability to track project hours in real-time led to an improvement in project progress visibility and better resource allocation.
➢ Data Accuracy: Data integrity improved, and the occurrence of errors in time sheet submissionsdecreased by 80%, leading to reliable data for decision-making.
➢ Efficiency Gains: The streamlined process resulted in a 25% reduction in administrative overhead relatedto time tracking and project management tasks.
