Sol-Millennium
Sol-Millennium's Vision for a Healthier Tomorrow with OnePlan
Introduction
Sol-Millennium Medical Group is a global health company dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-quality medical devices and personal protective equipment. With a mission to create a healthier tomorrow, Sol-Millennium has demonstrated unwavering dedication to excellence. Ruidan Li from Sol-Millennium’s Swiss R&D division, a vital member of the Project Management team led by Yvonne Hong shares insights into Sol-Millennium’s digital transformation journey, aiming to align execution with strategic goals. The organization recently demonstrated its unwavering dedication to excellence at the OnePlan 2024 Annual Customer Conference held in San Diego, California. Among the many esteemed customers from around the globe, Sol-Millennium highlighted itself as a beacon of innovation and collaboration.

Leading the charge was Ruidan Li from Sol-Millennium Swiss R&D division, delivered a captivating presentation that introduced attendees to Sol-Millennium’s innovative ethos, showcased the collaborative journey with OnePlan PPM Software, and illuminated success stories in project management. Notably, DARIO DE ZOLT, VP of Global R&D and Project Management, played a pivotal role in enhancing the conference’s impact. Her insights and leadership helped the team present Sol-Millennium’s vision and commitment to pushing the boundaries of medical device development and service provision.

“Implementing OnePlan showcases Sol-Millennium dedication to delivering top-tier medical devices and services. Through process standardization, cross-regional collaboration, visualization, and digital transformation initiatives, we strive to elevate project management excellence and drive innovation in healthcare.”
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
Why OnePlan: Customizable features provide a versatile solution for SOL-MILLENNIUM Medical Group, enabling tailored project and portfolio analysis to align with strategic objectives and foster a project management culture.
Industry: Medical Device
Department: R&D, PMO
Previous Solution: Microsoft Project
Feature Highlights
  • Portfolio Prioritization
  • Standardized templates to streamline project initiation & project manager onboarding
  • Auditing capabilities for compliance & governance
  • Notifications to enhance collaboration
Top Challenges

Disparate & disconnected project management tools, lack of clear structure in project information, and unclear prioritization, as the company aimed to align its digital transformation journey with strategic goals across different regions.

Challenges Faced by Sol-Millennium Medical Group

Before the implementation of OnePlan, Sol-Millennium Medical Group encountered several challenges in portfolio and project management across different regions. The company was in the formalization phase of its digital transformation journey, aiming to align execution with strategic goals. However, the organization faced challenges such as:

  • Tool Competition: Different regions and departments used various tools for portfolio and project management, leading to inefficiencies and communication gaps.
  • Lack of Clear Structure: The abundance of project information lacked a clear organizational structure, resulting in low transparency and overlapping work.
  • Unclear Prioritization: The prioritization of projects was not well-defined, leading to difficulties in resource allocation and strategic decision-making.

The customization options enable me to cater to our organization’s specific needs. From prioritization scores to customized fields, OnePlan offers limitless possibilities to align with our company’s priorities.”  – Rudian Li, Project Manager

Benefits of OnePlan

OnePlan offered a long-term development approach, becoming an integral part of the organization’s project management culture. The OnePlan software serves as a versatile solution, offering customization features that address a wide range of challenges. Its plan fields and customization options enable Sol-Millennium Medical Group to tailor projects and portfolio analysis to their specific needs. This adaptability fosters a project management culture aligned with their strategic goals, creating a comprehensive solution for various operational needs. With the adoption of OnePlan, Sol-Millennium Medical Group saw significant improvements:

Clear Project Structure: Project tabs were organized, providing a clear overview of ongoing activities and the big picture.
Improved Control: Project managers gained better control over project scope, schedules, and resources, reducing overlapping work and reacting better to dynamic changes.
Prioritization Framework: A prioritization score and ranking system were established within the portfolio, facilitating informed decision-making.
Enhanced Efficiency: The organization became more organized, communication improved, and overall efficiency and compliance with processes and strategies increased.
Being the first to adopt OnePlan, Sol-Millennium Medical Group has become a pioneer in project management, inspiring other teams to follow suit.

“As the OnePlan administrator, I feel fortunate to play a pivotal role—it makes me akin to a small hero, extending assistance through our OnePlan solution.” – Rudian Li, Project Manager

Integrations
OnePlan
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Office
Benefits of Implementing OnePlan

OnePlan offered a long-term development approach, becoming an integral part of the organization’s project management culture. The OnePlan software serves as a versatile solution, offering customization features that address a wide range of challenges. Its plan fields and customization options enable Sol-Millennium Medical Group to tailor projects and portfolio analysis to their specific needs. This adaptability fosters a project management culture aligned with their strategic goals, creating a comprehensive solution for various operational needs.

“The customization options enable me to cater to our organization’s specific needs. From prioritization scores to customized fields, OnePlan offers limitless possibilities to align with our company’s priorities.” Ruidan Li, Project Manager

With the adoption of OnePlan, Sol-Millennium Medical Group saw significant improvements:

  • Clear Project Structure: Project tabs were organized, providing a clear overview of ongoing activities and the big picture.
  • Improved Control: Project managers gained better control over project scope, schedules, and resources, reducing overlapping work and reacting better to dynamic changes.
  • Prioritization Framework: A prioritization score and ranking system were established within the portfolio, facilitating informed decision-making.Enhanced Efficiency: The organization became more organized, communication improved, and overall efficiency and compliance with processes and strategies increased.

Being the first to adopt OnePlan, Sol-Millennium Medical Group has become a pioneer in project management, inspiring other teams to follow suit.

“As the OnePlan administrator, I feel fortunate to play a pivotal role—it makes me akin to a small hero, extending assistance through our OnePlan solution.” Ruidan Li, Project Manager