Case Study: Metso Corporation achieves flawless traceability and reduced bureaucracy with Polarion Software

Metso Corporation - Customer Case Study

Metso, a global technology group, faced inefficient, document‑centric R&D practices—multiple Word/Excel versions, manual change management and slow, whole‑document reviews—that slowed progress and risked quality. Research Manager Dr. Mika Karaila sought a more flexible, auditable way to manage requirements and specifications without adding bureaucracy.

After evaluating and tailoring Polarion, Metso moved to granular, web‑based “Work Items” that can be reviewed, linked and approved independently. The solution delivered automatic traceability from requirements to tests (and even code), real‑time collaboration across teams, faster requirement processing, reusable templates and custom reports; the project grew from ~200 to over 2,000 Work Items while improving visibility, control and efficiency.

Metso Corporation

Dr. Mika Karaila

Research Manager