
Matisa Improves Project Delivery with Lean Kanban Visibility
By Alex Ibarra, Research Analyst — Planning, Order Management & Point of Sale · Supply Chain Research
Case study showing how Matisa replaced spreadsheets with Planview LeanKit to gain project visibility, cut cycle time by four weeks, and raise on-time delivery from 33% to 70%.
Matisa, a Swiss industrial equipment manufacturer, faced delayed handoffs and poor cross-team visibility while managing projects in Excel. After implementing Planview LeanKit virtual Kanban boards, the company standardized workflows, enforced six-week card limits, and enabled real-time status sharing across R&D, production, sales, and suppliers. Within three months, average cycle time dropped four weeks and on-time delivery rose to 70%. Executives gained portfolio-level oversight while teams improved collaboration and accountability.
Replaced spreadsheets with virtual Kanban boards for real-time project visibility
Reduced average cycle time by four weeks through standardized six-week card limits
Increased on-time project delivery from 33% to 70% within three months
Enabled executives and cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks early
Improved collaboration across R&D, production, sales, suppliers, and customers