Client Story: TT Electronics

Company Overview

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We’re a mid-sized British manufacturer of electronic components and modules — ranging from simple resistors and passive components to complex, large-scale modules used in aircraft and defense systems.

Our primary markets include aerospace, defense, industrial, scientific, and medical sectors.

We operate internationally, with offices in Dallas and Kansas in North America; Manchester and Bedlington (near Newcastle) in the UK; and Quantum Malaysia and Suzhou, China in Asia.

The Limitations of Our Previous System

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Before adopting Cora, we used another PPM tool that was approaching end-of-life. It was inflexible and made it difficult to adapt when project circumstances changed.

For example, if a project type or location needed to change due to customer requirements or manufacturability concerns, the system couldn’t accommodate those updates. This rigidity caused inefficiencies and delays in managing projects effectively.

Cora, on the other hand, provided the flexibility we needed to adjust project details dynamically as business needs evolved.

Enhanced Reporting and Integration Capabilities

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Reporting was another major challenge with our old tool. Extracting data required significant custom coding, and even then, reports often came as raw Excel lists that had to be manually processed using other tools for visualization.

Cora’s powerful API and integrated reporting capabilities changed that completely. We can now seamlessly pull data into our own dashboards, create detailed visual reports, and access accurate, real-time insights without the heavy manual workload.

Why We Selected Cora

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Our selection of Cora came down to three main factors: value, flexibility, and functionality.

Cora offered a feature-rich solution that delivered excellent value compared to competitors. Around 80–90% of our needs were met straight out of the box, and the remaining 10–20% could easily be customized to fit our specific business requirements.

This balance between ready-to-use capability and configurability was key in our decision.

Benefits Across All Levels of the Organization

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With Cora, executives now have faster access to real-time data and can generate insightful reports instantly using the built-in reporting tools. They can easily drill down into key metrics for deeper understanding.

At the project management level, teams can allocate resources efficiently and gain visibility into workloads.

For individual users, the intuitive dashboards simplify navigation—making it easy to view current tasks and actions without digging through complex menus. This has streamlined operations across our relatively complex organization.

Improved Time Tracking and Financial Management

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One of the most valuable Cora functionalities for us is time tracking. It allows us to log project time directly, providing clear visibility into labor and resource costs—something that wasn’t possible with our previous system.

This has enabled better financial tracking, saving between 5 and 10 hours per month in administrative work according to our finance team.

Additionally, it’s easier to monitor timesheet completion and gain an overall portfolio view of project health, helping management identify and address priorities more effectively.

Collaboration and Support from the Cora Team

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The Cora implementation team has been outstanding. They understand our challenges and work closely with both technical staff and executive leadership.

They’re always available to discuss details, answer questions, and help tailor the platform to meet both strategic and operational needs.

Final Thoughts

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Having evaluated many tools, we’ve found that Cora truly delivers on both value and flexibility. It has transformed how we manage projects, improved efficiency across departments, and given us the agility needed to adapt to changing business demands.