Case Study: Suzano achieves faster, more confident project prioritization with TransparentChoice

Suzano - Customer Case Study

Suzano, one of the world's largest paper and pulp producers, faced a significant challenge after a major merger. They needed to quickly align and prioritize a combined portfolio of over 130 innovation and technology projects from the two legacy companies. Their existing spreadsheet-based methods were insufficient due to inconsistent criteria, unconscious bias, and a lack of a standardized process. To overcome this, they partnered with the vendor TransparentChoice, leveraging its AHP-powered software and methodology.

TransparentChoice implemented a solution using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to structure decision criteria and create a standard model for evaluation. This involved reclassifying projects and bringing together experts to build consensus. The results were substantial; the prioritization process became ten times faster using TransparentChoice's automated tool. The collaboration built confidence in decisions, established a standard language across the business, and created a clear, trusted project ranking for management to act upon.

Suzano

Plinio C. Ignez

Innovation Management Coordinator