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Kalin designs and manufactures products for the electrical and railway industries, focusing on solving complex technical problems.
We are a global organization with headquarters in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, and offices worldwide. Although we have around 600 employees, our operations span across multiple regions, making us a truly international company.
It’s incredibly rewarding to see our products installed and used globally — from networks in the United Kingdom to transformers in North America, and from installations in South Korea and China to projects across many other parts of the world.
Challenges Before Implementing Cora
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Before adopting Cora, one of our biggest struggles was visibility of information. Reporting processes were inconsistent and time-consuming.
Data was scattered across multiple spreadsheets, Microsoft Project files, and individual computers, making it difficult to consolidate information in real time. Monthly reporting became slow and frustrating — especially when preparing senior-level reports at month-end, which required pulling information together manually from various sources.
Achieving Standardization and Efficiency
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With Cora, we’ve achieved consistency and control. All of our project plans now live on a single platform. We can manage risks, issues, and monthly reports in a standardized and structured way.
We’ve also implemented the financial module, allowing all engineering staff to log their time directly into the system. This gives us clear insight into where time and resources are being spent and provides valuable financial data for decision-making.
Now, when month-end reports are generated, the process is seamless and accurate — a significant improvement from our old manual methods.
Structuring Our Portfolio in Cora
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One of the features we value most about Cora is how it allows us to structure our operations across portfolios, programs, and projects.
We’ve configured our Cora environment so we can view performance at multiple levels:
This hierarchy helps us maintain clarity and transparency across the organization — from strategic planning down to day-to-day execution.
Data-Driven Collaboration and Reporting
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Cora’s dashboard and reporting capabilities are a major advantage. When meeting with senior leaders, we can open dashboards at the appropriate level — showing them exactly what’s relevant for their business area.
Likewise, when working with project teams, we can zoom into detailed, project-specific data that’s granular and actionable. This flexibility allows us to communicate effectively across all layers of the company and ensures everyone is working from the same set of accurate, real-time information.
Partnering for Future Growth
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We’re very pleased with our decision to partner with Cora. The platform has transformed how we manage projects, collaborate across teams, and report performance.
Looking ahead, we’re excited about Cora’s future roadmap and the continued evolution of our partnership.
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