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Safran Project vs Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

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Safran Project

Safran Software Solutions · Planning, Scheduling & Risk

02040608010068EPC INDEX

A capable planning tool with a strong turnaround and maintenance angle, mainly seen in European energy organisations.

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Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Oracle · Planning, Scheduling & Risk

02040608010083EPC INDEX

Still the contractual standard for EPC scheduling. Few projects can avoid it; the question is how well you run it, not whether.

  1. 7Capability25%9
  2. 7Interoperability20%8
  3. 8Scale15%10
  4. 7Usability15%5
  5. 6Deployment10%7
  6. 5Ecosystem15%10
AttributeSafran ProjectOracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
VendorSafran Software SolutionsOracle
CategoryPlanning, Scheduling & RiskPlanning, Scheduling & Risk
StatusActiveActive
DeploymentDesktopOn-premises · SaaS
Licensingn/an/a
Standardsn/aXER/XML schedule exchange
Strengths
  • Turnaround and maintenance planning
  • Large schedules
  • Safran Risk pairing
  • De facto contract standard
  • Handles very large schedules
  • Huge planner workforce
Considerations
  • Smaller global footprint
  • Owners often require P6 formats
  • Desktop-centred
  • Steep learning curve
  • Oracle steers new investment to Primavera Cloud
  • Interface shows its age

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