cplace

What is cplace?

Cplace is a modular and collaborative Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software solution that helps organizations manage complex projects in an agile, flexible, and efficient way. Developed by Collaboration Factory, cplace combines classical project management methods with agile and hybrid approaches on a single, central platform. This enables organizations to plan, control, and monitor their project landscapes, processes, and resources in an integrated manner.

Importance for Project and Portfolio Management

cplace allows organizations to align their projects strategically, identify risks at an early stage, and make well-founded decisions based on consistent real-time data. Thanks to the platform’s high degree of adaptability, it can be tailored to the specific requirements for industries from automotive and engineering to pharmaceuticals and IT.

Features and Key Characteristics

1. Modular mix-and-match principle: Cplace follows a modular toolbox approach: organizations can combine applications (apps) as needed—ranging from Gantt charts for classical project planning and Kanban boards for agile teams to advanced risk management and milestone trend analysis.
2. Project management: The platform provides comprehensive tools for scheduling, resource allocation, progress tracking, and budget control. Projects can be managed using linear, agile, or hybrid approaches.
3. Portfolio and program management: cplace supports the management of entire project portfolios and programs. Executives gain transparent overviews of all initiatives and can strategically manage dependencies, priorities, and resources.
4. Collaboration and communication: As a central platform, cplace fosters collaboration: teams work together in real time, share documents, comment on tasks, and seamlessly visualize workflows.
5. Data integration and analytics: Thanks to open interfaces, external data sources can be integrated easily. Analyses and reports can be created via drag-and-drop, enabling efficient generation of management reports.
6. Workflow automation: Routine tasks such as notifications, status updates, or approval processes can be automated, saving time and increasing process reliability.
7. Adaptability and low-code / pro-code: With low-code and pro-code capabilities, applications can be customized quickly. Organizations can develop their own apps or flexibly adapt existing ones to their processes.

Industries and Use Cases

Cplace is used across industries, particularly in:

• Automotive
• Pharmaceuticals
• Aerospace
• Defense
• Mechanical engineering
• Production and manufacturing

Implementing cplace with Le Bihan Consulting

For an effective implementation of cplace, the key to success lies not only in the technical setup but especially in aligning the platform with existing project processes, governance structures, and organizational objectives

As an experienced cplace partner, Le Bihan Consulting supports companies from initial concept through implementation to long-term adoption, with a strong focus on enablement, change management, and targeted process integration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about cplace

1. What is cplace?
cplace is a modular PPM platform that combines classical, agile, and hybrid project management. It supports organizations in efficiently planning, controlling, and executing their projects.

2. Who develops cplace?
cplace is developed by Collaboration Factory AG, a German software company specializing in collaborative enterprise solutions.

3. What features does cplace offer?
cplace offers project planning, portfolio and program management, resource management, risk management, collaboration tools, data analytics, as well as low-code and pro-code development capabilities.

4. Which companies is cplace suitable for?
The platform is aimed at medium-sized and large enterprises across all industries that want to manage complex projects efficiently and create transparency across their portfolios.

5. What differentiates cplace from other project management tools?
Its modular architecture, rapid customization options (low-code/pro-code), and the combination of different project management approaches within a single platform make cplace unique.

6. Is cplace GDPR-compliant?
Yes, cplace complies with common data protection and security standards, including GDPR requirements.

7. Does cplace offer integrations with other systems?
Yes, cplace can be integrated with ERP systems such as SAP, tools like Jira, and other applications.