3M Implements LabCORE and Dramatically Improves Project Management And Collaboration Across The Organization
READING, PENNSYLVANIA, USA, February 25, 2008 — P-Wave, Inc., a leader in web-based document and records management solutions for regulated life science companies and chemistry-based conglomerates, announces 3M, Inc. has implemented its LabCORE™ software solution including a new LabCORE project management module. The LabCORE system links over 500 employees at five laboratories for the Specialty Film and Media division, and dramatically improves their ability to manage projects and content of all types as well as to collaborate, share and retrieve information across the enterprise.
The LabCORE project management software, configured for 3M’s Six Sigma Quality initiatives at the Film and Media division, was an instant hit and was embraced by users. LabCORE was the only choice that really focused on the daily users’ experience – mimicking their workflows and how they do their jobs. As a direct result, P-Wave’s project tool was immediately adopted by 100% of the users.
LabCORE’s flexible project interface allows 3M to create and track virtually any project structure and all project information is in a searchable database. This allows 3M to collaborate and share information across the organization and increase productivity on projects without adding a painful and time/cost consuming change-management project. Quality is the most important priority at 3M. Project information for Six Sigma, laboratory or other special projects, developed around quality programs, is priceless. The LabCORE project management module enables 3M to leverage this priceless information across the organization so that employees worldwide can learn from it now and well into the future.
P-Wave’s President and CEO, Mark Ferrero, is extremely pleased with how the LabCORE system has been received by 3M, “We worked very hard from day one to make sure the user interface and workflow processes within the 3M LabCORE project management module would provide an experience that kept users coming back for more. We know our hard work has paid off by the feedback we are receiving. It is all part of what makes P-Wave’s LabCORE solution different from those offered by other software companies in this marketplace. We discover how your company works and make sure that the LabCORE software fits your processes. We made LabCORE so easy to use, that your people are able to use the system immediately. This keeps implementation costs to a minimum and improves the whole user experience.” 3M has continued to do business with P-Wave, awarding a second contract to add more functionality for their document and project management needs.
About 3M, Inc.
Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company’s customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M’s brands include Scoth, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the company’s 67,000 people use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. 3M, Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, MicroTouch, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M. For more information, including the latest product and technology news, visit www.3m.com.
About P-Wave, Inc.
P-Wave, Inc., established in 1998, is a privately held Pennsylvania C Corporation, located in Reading, Pennsylvania USA. Since its inception, P-Wave has been a leading edge web development company. P-Wave’s focus since 2001 has been on developing innovative web-based knowledge management, document management, project management and workflow systems for small to large-sized companies in highly regulated and quality-focused industries. P-Wave’s, LabCORE, for the pharmaceutical and life science industry, is an outgrowth of their content management and e-commerce experience as well as deep industry experience. P-Wave is a client of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, which invests in promising early-stage technology firms. Additional company and LabCORE product information is available at www.lab-core.com, or call +1-610-372-7890 x22 or send e-mail to markf@p-wave.com.
