AIW

BP embarked on a transformative journey in our digital age by introducing the Activity Integration Workbench (AIW). Beyond a mere interface, AIW re-envisions the workflow blueprint, promising a holistic and enriched experience for BP's on-site team.

AIW is adept at merging data from SAP, Primavera, and eCoW, presenting users with a unified, all-encompassing view. This not only streamlines task execution but also reshapes performance management, empowering BP's team with unparalleled efficiency. AIW underscores BP's commitment to spearheading operational innovations.


Project Overview

During my tenure at Capgemini, I was involved in a multifaceted project known as the Activity Integration Workbench (AIW) for BP. This endeavour presented a unique challenge as I was concurrently engaged in several other initiatives, necessitating efficient time management. My journey with AIW commenced during its definition phase, a crucial period that allowed me to grasp the project's intricacies. The collaborative environment with the BP team was instrumental in elucidating the purpose, importance, and timeline of AIW.

Understanding AIW

AIW, a groundbreaking tool, was conceptualised to significantly improve the efficacy of site operations and revolutionise the user experience within BP's AI framework. Its core mission was to transform the way activity schedules were prepared and managed at the site level. By amalgamating data from pivotal systems like SAP, Primavera, and eCoW, AIW afforded users a holistic perspective on the prerequisites for effective work execution and performance management. This web-based application, developed on the Salesforce platform, served both site teams executing tasks and office-based teams preparing for site operations, accessible through MyIT.

The Necessity of AIW

Prior to AIW, the method of preparing work was antiquated and prone to inaccuracies. The digital transformation of these processes heralded enhanced efficiency, strategic planning, and potential revenue growth.

Timeline for AIW Implementation

Utilising AIW

AIW was tailored to accommodate diverse roles, with varying degrees of authority required for job approvals. Jobs were stratified based on the estimated completion time, ranging from immediate tasks within a fortnight to those planned 12 weeks ahead.

My Role in AIW

As a UX/UI Designer, my primary responsibility was to finesse the user experience of the AIW site tool. This involved integrating crucial user needs into a design that was both intuitive and navigable. The project demanded numerous iterations and rigorous testing, with a focus on precision in design to ensure optimal use of available space. One significant challenge was devising a method to distinctly highlight new and rescheduled jobs without compromising the design’s overall clarity and adherence to BP's style guidelines, which featured primary yellow and green hues.

Further, each job in AIW had a unique activity number, with statuses like blocked, in progress, or ready. Highlighting these statuses for immediate recognition was essential. Additionally, I developed a prototype to demonstrate a streamlined approach for updating multiple jobs within a specific work scope, directly from the main page.