Experiential Design: Project Management 101
There is definite common ground between the experiential marketing industry and the traditional good-producing manufacturing sectors. Find out how INDUSTRIOS software helps them succeed.

At first glance, the repetitiveness of the traditional goods-producing industries differs from the ‘something different everyday’ of the experiential industry. Yet, both have similar needs when it comes to monitoring their on-going tasks. During a given project or job, there is typically buying, making, and/or shipping of items, as well as having a scheduling component. And each milestone needs to be met, in sequence and on time if the project or job is going to be successful.
Enter INDUSTRIOS Software.
Within the uniqueness of every experiential project, INDUSTRIOS steals the show. Not only by applying the cost-saving techniques used in traditional fabrication and manufacturing, but also by providing something that can be used over and over again, saving time and money down the road.
Let’s break it down to what a project really is. Starting with Contracts and Billings, being able to accurately estimate from previous jobs to quote new jobs is one of the most important parts of a new project. INDUSTRIOS Software gives the estimator access to verifiable pricing and ordering data as well as provides a look ahead to how many more projects will need similar materials and processes. It is more than just buckets of cost and time. This software brings together supply chain elements to define a project’s structure. Management of these more advanced financial and supply chain elements helps to go beyond simple project accounting. The establishing of budget buckets and the ability to accurately report costs, all help provide a more accurate forecast for the upcoming project.
This ties into the next area of similarity: Budgeting. As part of any contract there is the amount that the customer agrees to pay (External Budget). Of course, this number is important to the customer, but it is also critical to profit. By using the correct ERP system, you will integrate hours, materials and processes that define profit margin. Knowing your exact Internal Budget defines how much negotiating room you have with the customer.
Stayed tuned for more on how INDUSTRIOS Software helps the Experiential Design Sector tackle their productivity needs, or download our Orange Paper.