The unique ERP challenges of the engineering sector

The project delivery demands of every industry are unique. The global engineering sector is broad: many companies using Proteus to improve their project management are engineering consultancies in working in the construction or energy sector. Looking at the energy sector, many of the challenges it faces are comparable to other large capital investment industries. Its structure, its scale, the complexity of projects, and its multiple stakeholders with competing demands all reflect difficulties experienced by many diverse industries. When considering ERP for the energy industry, there is an additional layer of challenges. as it is compounded by what McKinsey describes as, “an energy transition that continues to evolve”, at a time when “global energy markets are facing unprecedented uncertainty”. 

Benefits of the best project management tools 

The best one-size-fits-all project management software solutions encompass a complete software solution for the project lifecycle. 

The best ERP integrates project processes, from strategic planning to project delivery.

It streamlines time management, reporting, and finance systems. It facilitates improved interaction with internal and external client groups. It incorporates risk management and anticipation of risk (forewarned is forearmed). The best project management system majors in data reliability and accuracy.

Where does ERP for the energy industry come in? 

The one-size-fits-all project management framework may tick all the boxes, but the software will fall short in a complex global industry in a state of massive structural transition.

The answer is an efficient workflow management tool developed for the energy industry by energy sector experts.

ERP for the energy sector recognises and addresses the unique challenges of the industry, putting project proposal and delivery teams on the front foot in all phases of the project lifecycle.  

Why choose project management software for the energy sector?

ERP for the energy industry needs functionalities to meet the specific needs of the project teams, offering tailored work management processes on a project-by-project basis.

Challenges addressed by an end-to-end work management solution for the energy industry include:  

• Multiple projects and platforms varying in scale, complexity, and risk: Energy sector projects can be resource-intensive. Project teams often work remotely, across geographies and time zones. Project controls and project dashboards should be flexible, intuitive, and fully customisable to the project’s needs.  

• Asset and data management: Energy sector assets are frequently located across numerous, often remote, locations. Reliable access to accurate, real-time performance, tracking, and geodata is imperative. Accessing accurate data from multiple locations fast is crucial for successful project delivery.

• Stakeholder management: Streamlined project communications will simplify communications and reporting lines to multiple internal and external stakeholder groups, from suppliers and distributors to engineers, financial institutions, governments, and regulators. 

• Unpredictable external environment: ERP for energy companies is developed with awareness of the sector’s need to adapt and evolve in a changing global energy landscape. Not to mention the volatile geopolitical environment, energy transition, price spikes, fluctuating supply and demand.

A lot is at stake. Business operating systems developed for the energy industry offer unmatched productivity, visibility, accuracy, and speed. Investment in the right technology and business systems is a clear strategic advantage.  

About Proteus

Proteus developed by a Scottish-based tech company, Xergy Group, is an end-to-end project management solution developed for the energy and engineering consulting industries. 

Proteus is industry-proven and enables consultancies to meet project demands across the full lifecycle, from proposal development to project delivery. With robust sales and project delivery modules, Proteus helps its customers win more business, increase efficiencies, manage expenditures, and improve project controls.

Critical workflows, automation, and controls are integrated into Proteus. These include opportunity evaluation, proposal building, resource planning, budget tracking and forecasting, real-time multi-level restricted dashboards, and project performance analytics.

Third-party integrations and customised solutions allow Proteus’ users, which include C-suite, project leads, and engineers, to get the exact software solution needed for their business.

We offer a free onboarding consultation service to ensure your company account is set up to your company’s needs.

How to get Proteus

Proteus operates under a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. We offer Enterprise packages and flexible pricing solutions: contact our team to learn more.

We designed Proteus to be simple, and that means you can get up and running on Proteus without an IT team or support from a programmer. You will want to spend a bit of time configuring the admin console so that you have everything set up to suit your company structure, but it’s very intuitive and you don’t need a PhD in IT.

However, we want you to get the best out of what is a brilliantly powerful tool, so don’t hesitate to ask for our support. We have a team of product experts who are ready to help you with the configuration process, so get in touch today by filling out the form below: