EDP: Powering Up Decision-Making with a Management Cockpit

About EDP Group

EDP Group is a major player in the energy sector. They operate in Portugal and across four continents. With around 12,000 employees, they serve over 11 million customers daily. This large-scale operation demands efficient and effective decision-making at the top levels of management.

The Challenge

EDP’s management team faced a common problem in today’s data-driven world: information overload. Sifting through countless reports and files to extract the insights needed for informed decisions was time-consuming and inefficient. They needed a way to consolidate and visualise critical data in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.

The Goal

EDP aimed to create a centralised platform that would streamline decision-making. This platform would provide a unified view of their key performance indicators (KPIs), automate data collection, standardise reporting, and empower leaders with real-time insights.

The Solution

Devoteam designed and implemented a Power Management Cockpit (PMC) tailored to EDP’s specific needs. This involved:

• Consolidating KPIs: Data was aggregated from 12 different sources and categorised across 12 dimensions, providing a comprehensive view of EDP’s operations.
• Developing Interactive Visualisations: Intuitive dashboards were created to enable quick and easy understanding of complex data, allowing in-depth exploration of key indicators.
• Prioritising User Experience: The PMC was designed to provide a clear business overview within 30 seconds, enabling rapid assessment and informed decision-making.

This solution addressed EDP’s challenge by providing a single source of truth for critical business data. Consequently, it eliminated the need for manual report analysis and freed up valuable management time.

The Methodology

Devoteam followed an agile and collaborative methodology, working closely with EDP throughout the project to ensure the solution met their evolving needs. This involved:

• Close collaboration with EDP’s Digital Global Unit, ensuring alignment between the solution and EDP’s strategic objectives.
• Iterative development: Regular feedback and adjustments were incorporated throughout the process.
• Focus on user experience: Prioritising ease of use and intuitive design to maximise adoption and impact.

The Result

The PMC transformed how EDP’s management team accesses and interacts with critical business information.

• Time savings: Managers can now get a complete picture of the business in 30 seconds, significantly reducing the time spent on data analysis.
• Improved decision-making: Real-time insights and interactive visualisations empower leaders to make faster, more informed decisions.
• Increased efficiency: The PMC has freed up valuable time and resources for strategic initiatives by streamlining reporting and analysis.

The PMC has become an indispensable tool for EDP. It provides a clear, concise, and actionable view of their business performance. Moreover, it drives data-driven decision-making across the organisation.