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Anonymous
2-10 employees
Used monthly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2020
Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
I have used Companion since version 1 until now. This is more than 10 years.
PROSSix sigma Projects. Lean projects. Projects supervised by a PMO, or by a team. Projects. Many projects. Paraphrasing Jursn? Improvement is achieved one project at a time. And here it is where Companion can help. It provides an enterprise project management systems you can use to gathered, compile, and report data from different projects. Companion connects with Workspace (desktop) . Data from every project in Workspace is retrieved by Companion so dashboards can be created. You can answer many questions about your portfolio of projects such as status, people involved, key terms and more.
CONSCompanion is great working with Workspace. It could be project management professionals using Microsoft Project or other PM solutions may experience Companion as a different approach.
Joel
Consumer Goods, 51-200 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2020
Essential...
It is essential to our lean initiatives. Prior to Companion we managed everything on Microsoft Excel and was tedious with users who are less versed in the office suite. As an administrator I am able to quickly train subordinates and delegate tasks shortly after with a minimal learning curve as the software is extremely user friendly.
PROSThe ability to incorporate all the tools needed to manage a project, whether it be a small JDI, a kaizen event or a lengthy DMAIC project, all in one place is really convenient. Time study data, Process flow mapping and VSM's. I was also able to create a yamazumi chart template in order to balance our departments.
CONSThe sandbox takes getting used to. The software is relatively user friendly as a user but getting in depth with custom form creating takes a little further effort.
Reason for choosing Minitab Engage
Overall ease of use and ability to manage. The tools included within Companion software were just more relevant to our operations than the competition.
Reasons for switching to Minitab Engage
We would use multiple different software solutions to develop different forms, schedules and reports. Companion allowed us to "lean" our efforts by streamlining project management including the imports of Minitab analysis outputs.
Catherine
Hospital & Health Care, 201-500 employees
Used monthly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
1
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed July 2020
companion by minitab
We are required to use minitab to get our PCAP projects approved. I was not sure how to do this but Rumbi was very helpful to me in learning how to use this program.
PROSIt keeps my project in a very organized manner.
CONSIt was very difficult to maneuver around and understand how to find things.
Kate
Venture Capital & Private Equity, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed June 2020
Kate Kraft Review
Love it! I use it all the time.
PROSI love the available tools and templates available for each project type
CONSI think for the beginners I would like an assistant much like the Minitab assistant to help folks pick the right tool.
Reason for choosing Minitab Engage
I loved Minitab itself and the companion component just enhance both software uses.
Reasons for switching to Minitab Engage
It fit my needs better for my roll
Stephen
Professional Training & Coaching, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2020
Companion/Workspace is Great!
I don't believe there is anything close to competing with Companion by Minitab or Workspace for those in business and industry that are managing many projects that may use a plethora of different tools and applications. There is nothing that makes things as simple as these programs. I teach LSS Black Belts and Master Black Belts as dozens of companies and I wouldn't recommend any other software for them to manage their projects. It is phenomenal.
PROSCompanion/Workspace by Minitab is a very intuitively-designed software program for Continuous Improvement specialists to manage projects all in one place. A common headache is the need for many programs. This has all of the soft skill templates, forms and project flow in one place.
CONSThere is some individual tool functionality that can be improved, such as the Prioritization of Inputs (X's) taken from a Process Map. But, as an overall software, the few improvements that would be necessary are nothing compared to the changes and improvements that Minitab has made over the past 13+ years that I've used the product since it's Quality Companion days.
Ramakrishnan
Chemicals, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2020
Quality Companion
We have been using this for more than 2 years and the dashboard features helps us create more accountability on key cost saving projects across the organization. The customer service and technical support team have always been helpful
PROSQuality companion desktop feature and workflow system is awesome. It helps us in streamlining our DMAIC process
CONSI would love more automation with emails when a task is assigned to the members. Currently, there is no email notification for tasks assigned in companion
Reason for choosing Minitab Engage
n/a
Sunil
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2020
Project management tool
Feasibility to use and develop any methodology and tools
CONSWeb based dashboard open to everyone. Some important reveal to everyone
Jim
Consumer Goods, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2020
Companion
Overall the experience has been great. It was a tool that i had been looking for for some time.
PROSWe really like the dashboard and the project repository. The dashboard allow our VP's to look at it and at a quick glance be able to see the status of our projects and savings goals. With the repository I am able to go into it and see exactly what my team is working on and the status of the projects. Also it is very easy to customize the software to what you need
CONSAt first there are some features that seemed hidden and were hard to find. Bit once we started to use it you start finding out what it can do.
Tonya
Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2020
Companion by Minitab-L6S
Enjoyed learning a totally new project management tool and all it has to offer.
PROSIt's ease with managing an improvement project.
CONSHow your whole project can be stored in one spoth. You can share viewing/editing if needed and work on several projects at one time. Save over time as well.
Anonymous
10,000+ employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2020
Great software for all Engineers!
Very happy and satisfied.
PROSEase of use, straight-forward and versatile with lots of helpful materials.
CONSSometimes when tech support is needed, it takes long.
Pawel
Automotive, 10,000+ employees
Used monthly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed June 2020
Companion helps with Green Belt project
I used Companion for my Green Belt project to handle whole documentation in one place. I have found it very helpfull and have not noticed any big issues during work. The ease of use, attached templates, possibility to share project with others (i.e. reviewers) and support for external documents handling were most important features I have used.
PROSThe SW was for me easy to use due to DMAIC tools templates already attached into project. That helps a lot for proper organizing the work and selection of tools. The process of attaching supporting documents into project works without any issues.
CONSThe SIPOC template is sufficient for some general items, but making more detailed table in structured way was too complicated and finally I gave up with this - created one in Excel, exported to pdf and attached as external document.
Danielle
Medical Practice, 10,000+ employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed July 2020
Mini Tab
Easy to derive decisions with data and prompt discussion in meetings.
PROSCharts and ability to run hypothesis tests
CONSDifficult to navigate and learn hot keys
Selina
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed June 2020
Great handy software for project management
the overall experience is good.
PROSIt's a software which combines nearly everything you need for a quality project. The built-in apps are extremely powerful.
CONSIt's a bit costly! I hope you can allow other visualization tools to connect to Companion data, such as Power BI.
Luis
Financial Services, 501-1,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2020
Excellent Project Tracking
Easy to implement tracking, management of projects, archiving documents related to project, and dashboard.
CONSSometimes a new update will break the system and prevent opening projects. Annoying when it has to go through company IT
Anonymous
10,000+ employees
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2020
A great tool box
I'd the most about Companion the fact that you can have plenty of tools in one project and the fact that you can custom a lot of stuff.
CONSIt could be more integrated with Microsoft programs, but that is not necessarily a problem.
Janet
Automotive, 10,000+ employees
Used less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2020
Companion
The ability to collaborate with others on projects
PROSThe product is easy to figure out and use. The web based tool is also easy to assign others permissions.
CONSAt this point nothing is coming up to dislike about the software.
Simrat
Education Management, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed May 2019
Pros and Cons
My overall experience with Companion with projects has been very efficient.
PROSThe free trial is very helpful to figure out how to use the software. The online support is also very helpful!
CONSThe software is not as user-friendly as the other software such as Minitab. But is useful and helpful for every project with over 200 tools.
Braulio
Food & Beverages, 1,001-5,000 employees
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2020
Companion Review
It has a great variety of tools. I have not found a similar product with its quality in the market. Besides, those tools are exactly what we were looking for.
CONSSometimes it is slow, but maybe it is just my internet connection.
Rodney
Consumer Goods, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used monthly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed June 2020
Minitab Companion
good.
PROSTracking of many aspects of improvement projects.
CONSLack of windows integration. Trying to figure out how to use Teams to manage department and Companion to manage projects simultaneously.
Jessica
Pharmaceuticals, 501-1,000 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2020
User Friendly
Being able to use with sites around the world.
PROSVery user friendly, since training on Minitab as an undergraduate I'm yet to find software that is as user friendly as Minitab in the same price bracket.
CONSIt would be good to gave more tutorials that are accessible / free training courses to use it optimally.
Annamalai
Medical Devices, 201-500 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed June 2020
User Friendly
The software was user friendly and easy to implement. We were able to Manage and track progress of a project effectively.
CONSMore visual cues can be added. Pricing structure can be flexible.