Many companies possess the credentials and experience to create and maintain these kinds of products. Therefore, Pivotal has invested much time, energy and research into identifying "best in class" tools in order to provide our clients with superior advice and guidance.
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http://www.instantis.com
EnterpriseTrack – Project Tracking Tool
Instantis' EnterpriseTrack is a complete end-to-end system that helps companies initiate, track and manage Six Sigma projects via the Web. This solution has an intuitive user-friendly interface, role-based navigation through the application, and several modules that deliver a broad range of functionality for Six Sigma success. As a fully integrated system, this solution replaces loosely-coupled, disparate products or solutions that don't share information effectively.
Instantis is a provider of a suite of software solutions that enable Fortune 500 and Global 2000 corporations to achieve Enterprise Performance Excellence. The solutions in this suite are targeted at supporting C-level executives in companies championing cross-enterprise business initiatives that drive performance. The applications are all built on Instantis' Java-based service-oriented application infrastructure that enables each solution to have the best combination of out-of-the-box functionality, unmatched customizability and easy integration. The first application in this suite is the Six Sigma Project Lifecycle Management (SSPLM) solution. This solution enables companies to centrally manage all aspects (project selection, tracking, knowledge sharing, and reporting including financials) of Six Sigma, Lean, and other Quality improvement projects. Instantis customers include market leaders like BellSouth Corporation, Cooper Cameron Corporation, McKesson Corporation, Takata, Wells Fargo Bank, Xerox Corporation, and Yale New Haven Health System.
http://www.minitab.com
Minitab 15 – Data Analysis Tool
MINITAB Release 15 is an all-in-one statistical and graphical analysis software package. Trusted by quality professionals worldwide, MINITAB is known for unsurpassed ease-of-use, reliability, and a comprehensive collection of methods. Backed by exceptional technical support and customer service, MINITAB is the ideal solution for your data analysis needs.
Minitab Inc. creates and markets statistical software that enables those who teach or perform data analysis to obtain accurate, reliable, and easy-to-use solutions. For thirty years, MINITAB Statistical Software has provided quick, easy and reliable data analysis solutions for people in both business and academia. From scientists to students, engineers to nurses, MINITAB offers solutions to users at every level.
http://www.nimbuspartners.com
control Enterprise Suite – Process Management Infrastructure Tool
control-ES enables organizations to recognize localized process improvement initiatives on a global basis. It permits collaborative working across the supply chain, with the company's suppliers and allows partners to access consistent and secure information. Training costs are reduced and distribution costs are eliminated. There is visibility of cross functional issues such as disconnects, duplication, bottlenecks and competition between internal groups. control-ES offers the ability to understand what processes cost and how they deliver.
Based on process maps (or any other format for process documentation) control-ES allows an organization to create a single, integrated source of information on processes, from "Level One" down to work instructions and procedures. Drill-down and horizontal links create an end-to-end process alignment across the entire organization. At any activity, text or image, you can create dynamic links to other documents, URL links, web links, and email links. This creates one repository for all information, all managed under an automated document control system. The package also allows quick access to key process performance measures with real-time dynamic links.
http://www.processmodel.com
Process Model – Process Simulation Tool
ProcessModel allows an organization to analyze mission critical processes, experiment with different scenarios and improve the process based on simulation results. Using ProcessModel, the existing business process is documented by creating a process map, typically in the form of a flowchart. Adding data about how the process operates takes the flowchart to the next level of sophistication, and allows a more rigorous analysis of potential problems.
ProcessModel combines the process map and data to create a 'model' that is used to identify problems within the process. The model has two powerful diagnosis tools, an animation of processes in action and a detailed statistical report. The animation works almost like video, allowing you to fast forward, zoom-in, and pause to identify problem areas. The statistical report is also invaluable in identifying problems and their causes.
Once the various problems have been identified, the model is used to experiment with various ideas for improving the process. These different ideas can be directly compared and measured against your company's specific performance metrics. This means no more expensive trial and error, because all the experimentation takes place in a simulated model and is entirely risk free. In fact, ProcessModel's optimization module will even automate the process of defining experiments. You simply define your success criteria, and let the software go to work.
Customers include GE Capital, Sun Microsystems, Fannie Mae, CMI, Kodak, Becton-Dickinson, Qwest, US Airforce and Owens Corning, some of which happen to be Pivotal clients.