Global Auto Refinish Coatings Manufacturer
Unifying software and hardware across 70,000 body shops and distributors
Immersive Research
Observed and interviewed distributors, customers, market leads in North and South America, Europe, China and Australia to understand subtleties of each market firsthand
Global Working Team
Engaged customers and market leads from each region to provide local context, understand the unique needs and provide representation to enable ownership and increase likelihood of adoption
Design Sprints
A series of workshops, design and user testing addressed key capabilities in a logical sequence to de-risk build work, provide transparency for key stakeholders and focus the team
PRODUCT ROADMAPPING
Product capabilities were sized and prioritized for rollout by considering market needs, underlying technical dependencies and budget considerations
Impact
Reduced Support Costs
Reduced operational burden and cost associated with the global IT support team
Customer Workflow Efficiency
More efficient and effective workflow for finding the right color, mixing and inventory management
Modernized Technical Architecture
Single platform works with color formulas for different brands in each region
Business Analytics Capability
Improved reporting of usage provided to all stakeholders