Kahua, a leading provider of capital program and construction project management information systems (PMIS), announces that its software has been used in the creation of numerous retail shops for Red Wing Shoe Company, one of the most respected safety footwear manufacturers and retailers in the country.
With over 500 authorized Red Wing Shoe retailers, 170 mobile shoe stores and a growing retail network, the need for a comprehensive project management solution became crucial. The manufacturer/retailer selected Kahua in 2021 after vetting 13 other PMIS solutions.
“I no longer have to worry about something getting missed,” said Jessie Grider, a construction project manager responsible for dealer communications and ensuring construction adherence to brand standards. “... If the construction team and GC are working in Kahua, we are so much more efficient.”
Particularly of note for Red Wing Shoe Company were Kahua’s customizable reports, timeline management, portfolio management capabilities and easy access to Kahua support when questions arose.
“We don’t have to over-communicate any more, CC’ing five people on an email in hopes that it gets to the right person,” Grider said. “In Kahua, the message automatically goes to the right person. It’s more efficient communication that can’t get lost in an inbox.”
The collaborative nature of Kahua is also instrumental for Red Wing Shoe Company. Users can seamlessly connect with other team members and share data, documents and workflows on multiple projects while still maintaining specific processes set by departments. The platform can also define roles and responsibilities which helps keep everyone on task.
