Manufacturing Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
NETZSCH
- Manufacturing
- Large
Selb, Germany
Board helped NETZSCH modernize its financial forecasting. NETZSCH used Board to create a unified, scalable planning platform. The solution connected... finance teams across three global business units. This improved transparency and enabled agile decision-making. NETZSCH now has a flexible framework for continuous financial planning.
Board helped NETZSCH modernize its rolling forecasting and unify financial planning. NETZSCH used Board to consolidate data collection and forecasting... across three global business units. The solution improved transparency and supported agile decision-making in volatile markets. Each business unit designed its own forecast process while maintaining group-wide alignment. NETZSCH now benefits from a flexible, scalable planning platform for continuous financial planning.
KYOCERA Document Solutions
- Manufacturing
- Large
Osaka, Japan
Board helped KYOCERA Document Solutions with financial planning and supply chain planning. The company used Board for financial planning and... analysis. They also used it for S&OP supply chain planning. The case highlights Board's role in supporting manufacturing industry needs. No specific metrics or results are mentioned in the content.
KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe Management
- Manufacturing
- Large
Osaka, Japan
Board helped KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe Management cut monthly data consolidation from one day to just one hour across 20+ European entities. The company replaced... manual Excel workflows with a unified planning platform, reducing errors and freeing up teams for strategic work. Forecast accuracy improved with real-time, centralized data. Sales and finance teams now compare actuals to plans and gain customer-level insights. Board enabled faster, more confident business decisions and better alignment with global requirements.
KYOCERA Document Solutions
- Manufacturing
- Large
Osaka, Japan
KYOCERA Document Solutions used Board for financial planning and supply chain planning. The company applied Board's platform to improve financial... planning and analysis. They also used it for S&OP supply chain planning. The case highlights Board's role in supporting manufacturing operations. No specific metrics or results are mentioned in the content.
Board helped Ammega cut data preparation time by 20%. Ammega unified financial reporting across 72 entities using Board. The platform... automated manual tasks and reduced errors. Teams now access real-time, accurate data for better decisions. Ammega improved collaboration and set a scalable foundation for growth. Over 300 users benefit from streamlined budgeting and forecasting.
Board, Microsoft, and Bios helped Giacomini unify 14 entities and cut manual reporting by up to 90%. The solution delivered... real-time, predictive insights across 18 international organizations. Giacomini now makes proactive, data-driven decisions using Azure AI and integrated planning. The transformation centralized financial and operational performance for this global manufacturer.
Board Intelligent Planning helped RDM Group connect finance and operations across 70 countries. The company replaced manual, siloed processes with... integrated planning, reporting, and analytics. Board enabled daily and monthly operational reporting, financial forecasting, and sustainability tracking. RDM Group now uses real-time data for decision-making and scenario simulation. The platform supports demand planning, S&OP, HR, and energy management, driving efficiency and sustainability.
KYOCERA Document Solutions
- Manufacturing
- Large
Osaka, Japan
KYOCERA Document Solutions uses Board for financial planning and supply chain planning. The company applies Board's financial planning and analysis... tools. They also use Board for S&OP supply chain planning. This helps them manage business processes in manufacturing. The case highlights Board's value for large manufacturing firms.
Board helped Mitsubishi Electric cut sales analysis time from 10 hours to just seconds. The company unified data from S/4HANA... and MS Dynamics CRM into one platform. Sales teams now have real-time access to accurate data and can create their own reports. Reporting that took weeks now takes minutes. The platform improved planning accuracy and gave business units more control. Over 530 users benefit from streamlined sales analysis and forecasting.
Board’s unified planning platform helped BOMAG cut inventory by 50%. BOMAG, a global construction machinery manufacturer, faced challenges with overproduction... and excess stock. By integrating sales forecasts, capacity planning, and material requirements, BOMAG gained end-to-end supply chain transparency. The solution enabled faster response to demand and reduced capital lock-up. BOMAG now makes data-driven decisions with one version of the truth across its global network.
Board helped Ammega save 20% of time in data preparation by unifying planning and reporting. Ammega automated manual financial tasks... and reduced errors across 120 subsidiaries. The platform enabled tailored budgeting, advanced consolidation, and real-time reporting. Teams now collaborate better and make faster decisions with accurate data. Ammega can scale easily to support growth and new acquisitions.
Board helped Groupe SEB replace complex legacy planning and reporting systems. The new platform unified budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting... for 150 subsidiaries. Finance teams gained flexibility and reduced reliance on IT. Weekly sales estimates and five-year plans are now consolidated and simulated in Board. The solution improved agility, decision support, and user autonomy across financial and operational planning.
Board helped Velcro Companies standardize financial processes across global teams. The finance team now delivers budget impact details to leadership... in just 10 minutes, saving a full day of work. Board’s platform enabled real-time data access and improved collaboration. Velcro Companies achieved a faster monthly close and more time for strategic planning. The solution increased confidence in financial reporting and decision-making.
Automotive Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
Louwman Group
- Automotive
- Large
Netherlands
Board helped Louwman Group cut consolidation time from hours to minutes across 3 divisions and 200+ reporting units. The finance team... unified statutory and managerial consolidation on a single platform. This created a single source of truth and improved data consistency. Weekly cash flow forecasting now gives near real-time treasury visibility. Reports are automated, freeing up time for analysis. Louwman can now deliver group results within minutes during close.
Board Enterprise Planning Platform helped Toyota Motor Europe standardize financial planning across 40 group companies. The company replaced spreadsheet-based budgeting... with a unified solution for financial reporting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling. Controllers now spend more time analyzing data and making informed decisions. The platform supports profit and loss statements, five-year CAPEX planning, and offers flexible planning methods. Automated data collection improved efficiency for 750 users in the finance department.
Komatsu Europe International used Board for financial planning and analysis. The company also applied Board to sales and operations planning... and supply chain planning. Board helped with financial close and consolidation processes. The solution supported both finance and sales departments. Komatsu operates in the automotive and machinery sectors.
Komatsu Europe International uses Board for financial planning and analysis. The company also leverages Board for S&OP and supply chain... planning. Board helps with financial close and consolidation tasks. The finance and sales departments benefit from these solutions. The case highlights Board's role in supporting planning and reporting in the automotive sector.
Board replaced DENSO Europe's Excel-based planning with a unified platform for sales, supply chain, and finance. Teams now plan, simulate,... and adjust in real time across 48 countries. The solution improved forecast accuracy and enabled SKU-level visibility. Scenario simulations and unified workflows boosted collaboration and agility. DENSO now responds faster to market changes and aligns operational and financial planning.
Board helped Toyota Motor Italia cut its financial close process time by 80%. The company automated accounting, invoicing, budgeting, and... campaign management using Board’s enterprise planning platform. This reduced manual work, minimized errors, and improved data accuracy. Teams now collaborate better and get faster, more reliable financial insights. Toyota Motor Italia plans to expand Board’s use to more business areas.
Board Enterprise Planning Platform helped Volkswagen Mexico boost finance efficiency from 57% to 91%. The company replaced manual, fragmented FP&A... processes with a unified planning platform. Financial reporting is now automated, with over 20 standardized reports created from a single data source. Board enabled cost accounting, consolidation, and reporting applications in the first year. VW Mexico gained more accurate, faster financial planning and analysis.
Toyota Motor Europe used the Board Enterprise Planning Platform to unify financial planning and reporting across 40 companies. They replaced spreadsheet-based... budgeting with a single solution for P&L generation, variance analysis, and five-year CAPEX planning. The platform enabled standardized processes and allowed for different budgeting methods, like zero-based and driver-based planning. This transformation improved control and efficiency in financial operations.
Consumer Goods Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
Quorn Foods
- Consumer Goods
- Medium
Stokesley, UK
Board helped Quorn Foods cut month-end reporting time by 75%. Before, forecasting took four to five weeks and used many... spreadsheets. Now, the sales team spends less time forecasting and more time selling. The Board platform gives one version of the truth for financial data. Quorn can quickly analyze performance and make better decisions about promotions and investments. Scenario planning helps them adjust plans and see profit impacts live.
Board helps L'Oréal manage its marketing budget planning across DACH and Nordic regions. Over 600 users use Board for transparent... workflows and scenario management. Leaders get fast, clear data for strategic investment decisions. Integrated workflows and dashboards replace Excel, making planning easier. Board's interface meets the needs of a new generation of digital users. L'Oréal values Board's AI-driven features for collaboration and analysis.
The Kraft Heinz Company
- Consumer Goods
- Very Large
Chicago, USA
Board Foresight helped Kraft Heinz improve forecasting and planning during major market changes. The company faced shifting consumer habits and... high volatility from the COVID-19 pandemic. Kraft Heinz used Board Foresight’s predictive models and macroeconomic insights to create more accurate forecasts for each product platform. This led to better resource allocation, deeper market understanding, and higher confidence in planning. Even a 1% improvement in forecast accuracy can mean millions in cost savings or revenue growth.
Board helped Grupo Amadori improve sales forecast accuracy and streamline demand planning. The company reduced the number of demand planners... from 70 to 9, centralizing and automating processes. Advanced algorithms now handle complex variables, boosting forecast reliability. Integration with Amadori’s ERP enables real-time supply chain updates. Communication between sales and planning teams is faster and more structured.
Board helped Morato Group manage rapid growth by unifying data from over 10 companies and four ERP systems. The company used... Board for collaborative demand planning, integrating sales, promotions, and financial data with machine learning algorithms. This improved forecasting accuracy and reduced manual errors. Morato Group now creates reliable demand plans and supports fast onboarding of new companies. The solution enabled better decision-making and streamlined supply chain planning.
Board helped StarKist cut planning time by 94%, reducing the cycle from 16 hours to under one hour. StarKist replaced manual... spreadsheets with Board’s cloud-based platform, uniting supply chain, demand, and finance planning. The new system improved transparency, collaboration, and data accuracy. Automated forecasting and reporting boosted efficiency and security. StarKist now reacts faster to market changes and plans to add predictive analytics.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
- Consumer Goods
- Very Large
Uxbridge, UK
Board helped Coca-Cola Europacific Partners automate 90% of financial data input. Data transfer time dropped from 24 hours to just... 15 minutes. The company now uses digital, driver-based planning for all supply chain activities. Board enables instant consolidation across 48 plants and 85 warehouses. Teams focus more on analytics and less on manual work. The platform supports real-time planning and unified financial and operational reporting.
Utilities Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
Iren Energia
- Utilities
- Large
Turin, Italy
Board helped Iren Energia move from manual spreadsheets to real-time data processing. The company unified data from 30 power plants... for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting. This enabled faster, data-driven decisions and improved planning and control. Iren Energia gained greater transparency and agility in a volatile energy market. Daily reports now help align operations with market changes and support strategic planning.
Board helped juwi AG replace Excel with a unified planning and reporting platform. juwi gained real-time visibility into financial, project,... and personnel data across 88 companies in 15+ countries. 220 users now manage rolling forecasts, project planning, and position approvals in one system. The solution supports multi-currency planning and integrates with MS Dynamics AX, SAGE, and SQL LiquiBase. juwi streamlined workflows, improved transparency, and enabled paperless HR processes.
Board helped Iren Energia move from manual spreadsheets to real-time data processing. The company now generates daily, weekly, and monthly... reports from 30 power plants. This change improved decision-making and planning in a volatile energy market. Iren Energia gained better data transparency and faster, more accurate reporting. The Board platform enabled more efficient financial planning and resource allocation.
Board helped Iren Energia move from manual spreadsheets to real-time data processing. The company now generates daily, weekly, and monthly... reports from 30 power plants. This change improved decision-making and planning in a fast-moving energy market. Iren Energia gained more data transparency and better control over financial planning. The Board platform made reporting faster and more reliable for all departments.
Board helped juwi AG replace Excel with a unified planning and reporting tool. juwi gained real-time visibility into financial and... operational data across 15+ countries. 220 users now manage planning, forecasting, and reporting in one platform. The solution automated workflows like position approvals and enabled paperless processes. juwi can quickly adapt to policy changes and manage growth efficiently. All departments benefit from integrated dashboards and up-to-date data.
Board helped Gruppo Acea improve procurement planning. Acea needed better coordination between headquarters and its operating companies. Before Board, requests... were handled one at a time, causing delays and missed opportunities. With Board, Acea built a shared workflow for purchase planning and analytics. Now, teams can plan together, share data, and manage contracts more efficiently. The new process covers 3,200 orders and contracts worth €1.1 billion each year.
Retail Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
Sogegross
- Retail
- Large
Genoa, Italy
Board helped Sogegross manage a complex supply chain, moving 65,000 tons of fresh products and 33 million boxes yearly. Sogegross used Board... for financial planning, logistics, sales, HR, and IT analysis. Report creation time dropped from hours to four seconds. The cost of developing reports fell by 30-35%. Board integrated with their retail merchandising system, improving efficiency and control.
Board helped Sogegross, a leading Italian retailer, manage a complex supply chain moving 65,000 tons of fresh products and 33 million boxes yearly. Sogegross used Board... for supply chain planning, financial analysis, and reporting. Report creation time dropped from hours to four seconds. The cost of developing reports fell by 30-35%. Board integrated with their retail merchandising system and improved IT resource use. Sogegross praised Board’s support and flexibility.
Board helped The Very Group, a major UK retailer, transform its merchandise planning. The company faced volatile demand and supply... chain issues during the pandemic. Board’s solution enabled faster data insights and standardized planning frameworks. The Very Group improved efficiency and collaboration across 2,000+ brands. Now, they can quickly respond to changing customer needs and supply chain disruptions.
Van Moer Logistics
- Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
- Large
Antwerp, Belgium
Board helped Van Moer Logistics automate finance and ESG reporting across 40 sites. The company replaced Excel with Board’s platform... for budgeting, financial planning, and sustainability reporting. This change eliminated manual errors, improved data consistency, and enabled decentralized data input. Board integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Allegro, Odoo, and Excel, creating a single source of truth. Now, 85 users rely on Board for FP&A, ESG, and regulatory reporting, supporting both strategic and compliance goals.
Hapag-Lloyd
- Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
- Very Large
Hamburg, Germany
Board helped Hapag-Lloyd connect capacity, sales, and cost planning for 400 planners. The company faced complex, manual planning across 128... countries and 12,800 employees. Board integrated data from SAP and proprietary systems, creating a single source of truth. The solution automated repetitive tasks, reduced planning lead times, and improved data transparency. Planners now access reliable, detailed data, enabling faster, more flexible financial and operational planning.
Board helped Messe Berlin move from Excel-based planning to a central FP&A platform. The new system integrates with SAP and... supports budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Messe Berlin now has faster planning cycles and improved transparency across all business units. The platform enables better data-driven decisions with scenario analysis and KPI reporting. Manual consolidation is reduced, and decentralized planning is coordinated efficiently.
Board helped Messe Berlin replace fragmented, Excel-based planning with a central FP&A platform. The new solution connects planning, analysis, and... reporting for better transparency. Budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning are now managed in one place. The platform integrates with SAP and supports decentralized planning with central consolidation. Messe Berlin now makes faster, data-driven financial decisions and reduced manual consolidation work.
TD SYNNEX
- Information Technology And Services
- Very Large
Fremont, USA
Board helped TD SYNNEX unify gross profit planning across 47 legal entities in Europe. The platform automated data consolidation, currency... conversion, and enabled real-time collaboration. Local teams now use pre-populated plans and advanced scenario planning. Central FP&A gained faster insight and control with minimal IT support. TD SYNNEX reduced manual work, improved transparency, and made faster financial decisions.
Exponential-e
- Information Technology And Services
- Medium
London, UK
Board Lease Accounting helped Exponential-e automate lease accounting, cutting manual work by 85%. The finance team moved from spreadsheets to... a centralized platform. Month-end lease reporting now takes days instead of weeks. Audit readiness and financial transparency improved with real-time dashboards. Lease data is now part of budgeting and forecasting, supporting better business decisions. Compliance became a source of strategic insight, not just a burden.
Wholesale Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
Syngenta Italia S.p.A.
- Chemicals
- Medium
Milan, Italy
Board helps Syngenta Italia S. p.A. save time and boost efficiency. The company uses Board for self-service reporting, budgeting, and...S&OP. Board's platform lets teams work together and adapt quickly to business changes. Syngenta Italia reduces IT reliance and speeds up decision-making. The unified environment supports finance, sales, and supply chain planning.
Board replaced four legacy consolidation systems at Brenntag UK Ltd. The company unified all financial data and KPIs in one... platform. This change led to much faster reporting and better transparency. Quarterly reporting now takes one day less. Board helped Brenntag UK Ltd improve efficiency and performance tracking. The finance team can now make decisions with more confidence.
Pharmaceuticals Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
KOS Group
- Pharmaceuticals
- Large
Italy
KOS Group used Board to unify strategic, financial, and operational data. The company consolidated fragmented data from multiple business units... into a single reference point. This improved data accuracy and created a shared structure across the organization. Reporting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes became faster. KOS Group gained better performance visibility and improved customer service standards through informed decision-making.
Board helped Haleon Italy unify sales and promotion planning. The company replaced manual Excel-based processes with Board’s integrated platform. This... change improved collaboration and transparency across sales, marketing, and finance teams. All sales channels now use a single tool for forecasts, promotions, and annual budgets. Board’s solution increased the percentage of business targets achieved. The platform also enabled better reporting and scenario analysis for sales and promotions.
Hospitality Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
PPHE Hotel Group
- Hospitality
- Large
London, UK
Board helped PPHE Hotel Group unify financial and operational data from 20 sources. The company automated business reporting and standardized... KPI analysis across 49 hotels. Managers now access real-time insights to make faster, data-driven decisions. Board reduced FP&A process time and improved planning agility. The platform also enhanced ESG tracking and customer service by making key metrics visible to all hotels.
Entertainment Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
DFL – Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH
- Entertainment
- Medium
Frankfurt, Germany
Board helped DFL – Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH automate financial controlling and planning. Before Board, DFL struggled with manual processes... and inconsistent data. The platform created a single source of truth and improved data access for 100 users. DFL now makes faster decisions and supports business growth. The controlling team shifted from data managers to strategic advisors.
Food & Beverages Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
Amadori Group
- Food & Beverages
- Large
San Vittore di Cesena, Italy
Board helped Amadori Group transform its demand planning. The company centralized forecasting and reduced the number of planners from 70... to 9. Board’s advanced algorithms improved forecast accuracy and reduced errors. Integration with Amadori’s ERP enabled real-time supply chain updates. Communication between sales and planning teams improved, making the supply chain more agile and responsive.
Restaurants Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
Cigierre
- Restaurants
- Large
Udine, Italy
Board helped Cigierre, a leading Italian restaurant group, unify business intelligence, analytics, and planning. Cigierre used Board to centralize data,... reduce reliance on Excel, and enable real-time reporting. Over 3,500 employees now access high-quality information, improving decision-making. The platform's flexibility and ease of use increased user adoption and operational efficiency. Cigierre now plans to expand Board's use for scenario planning and staff management.
Publishing Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Board Platform
Telegraph Media Group
- Publishing
- Large
London, UK
Board helped Telegraph Media Group replace manual, spreadsheet-based budgeting and forecasting. The finance team now uses Board for unified financial... planning and analysis. This change saves time and gives deeper insights for management decisions. The platform supports resource planning, project evaluation, and advertising strategy. Telegraph Media Group benefits from more accurate and efficient financial processes.
Board helped Smollan automate 60% of its FP&A processes. The company increased analysis time by 70% and reduced errors by... 30%. Smollan replaced manual, spreadsheet-driven planning with Board’s integrated platform. This enabled faster budgeting, real-time reporting, and improved data integrity. Teams now make better decisions and collaborate more easily across business units.
TEDi Partners with Board to Unify and Modernize Business Planning | Board
TEDi, a leading European discount retailer, has partnered with Board to implement the Board Enterprise Planning Platform. This collaboration aims... to unify TEDi's financial, operational, and merchandise planning across its 3,600 stores in 15 countries, supporting its growth to 5,000 locations. The platform will enhance efficiency and decision-making by integrating planning processes, with a rollout set for July 2026.
Rocky Brands, Inc. Selects Boards Enterprise Planning Platform to Support Strategic Growth | Board
Rocky Brands, Inc. has chosen Board's Enterprise Planning Platform to enhance its planning processes across finance, operations, and supply chain.... This integration aims to improve supply-demand alignment and agility in market response. Quisitive, a long-term partner, will lead the implementation. The collaboration is a strategic move for Rocky Brands to strengthen its market position in the footwear industry.