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title: TOP Case Studies | Value Equation
description: Value Equation | How organizations have used TOP to generate extraordinary results
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# TOP Case Studies

#### **How organizations have used TOP to generate extraordinary results**

#### [Move To Paperless B2B Trading increases Benefits Twelvefold](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/move-to-paperless-b2b-trading-increases-benefits-twelvefold)

[![](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/hubfs/Logos/Dulux_logo.png) ](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/move-to-paperless-b2b-trading-increases-benefits-twelvefold) 

 A $72m reduction in costs was quantified by changing the ‘rules of the game’ with the major retailers to avoid Dulux paying for the retailers’ errors

#### [Identifying The Business Value Of A Stalled Systems Project](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/identifying-the-business-value-of-a-stalled-systems-project)

[![](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/hubfs/Logos/NAB-logo.jpg) ](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/identifying-the-business-value-of-a-stalled-systems-project) 

 A ‘systems’ oriented project was converted into a business project with clear, measurable and understandable business outcomes and benefits.

#### [Translating A Technical System Project Into Business Language And Benefits](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/translating-a-technical-system-project-into-business-language-and-benefits)

[![](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/hs-fs/file-2318630363-jpg/Logos/ANZ_logo.jpg?width=144&name=ANZ_logo.jpg) ](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/translating-a-technical-system-project-into-business-language-and-benefits) 

 A clear, measurable basis for tracking and measuring internal IT programs was established, with their value delivery visible to, and measurable by, the business

#### [A 'must do' project with A Complete Lack Of Identified Benefits](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/a-must-do-project-with-a-complete-lack-of-identified-benefits)

[![](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/hs-fs/file-2318630363-jpg/Logos/ANZ_logo.jpg?width=144&name=ANZ_logo.jpg) ](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/a-must-do-project-with-a-complete-lack-of-identified-benefits) 

 The organization was satisfied that the full value of the program had been identified, tracked and measured - the business case was approved by the Board.

#### [Identifying where the real value is and where the focus needs to be](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/identifying-where-the-real-value-is-and-where-the-focus-needs-to-be)

[![](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Tabcorp-logo.jpg?width=144&name=Tabcorp-logo.jpg) ](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/identifying-where-the-real-value-is-and-where-the-focus-needs-to-be) 

 “We were looking in the wrong place to solve our project problems. Now we know what to do we can focus on the areas of most impact and they are the areas of least cost.” - Andrew Warduck, CIO

#### [Identifying the business value of an IT security project](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/identifying-the-business-value-of-an-it-security-project)

[![](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/hubfs/ClientLogos/Bluescope-logo_header%2090.png) ](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/identifying-the-business-value-of-an-it-security-project) 

 The clear business outcomes and benefits of a highly technical IT security project were presented to executive management.

### TOPics

- [AGL (4)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/agl)
- [Alinta Energy (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/alinta-energy)
- [ANZ Bank (2)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/anz-bank)
- [Australia Post (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/australia-post)
- [Banking (8)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/banking)
- [Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/bendigo-and-adelaide-bank)
- [Betting (2)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/betting)
- [Bluescope Steel (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/bluescope-steel)
- [Boral Limited (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/boral-limited)
- [Building Supplies (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/building-supplies)
- [Business Case (5)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/business-case)
- [Business Simplification (6)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/business-simplification)
- [Capability Development (5)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/capability-development)
- [Change Management (6)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/change-management)
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- [Distribution (2)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/distribution)
- [Drake International (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/drake-international)
- [Dulux Paints (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/dulux-paints)
- [Government (2)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/government)
- [Komatsu (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/komatsu)
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- [NAB (4)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/nab)
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- [Postal Services (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/postal-services)
- [PowerWater (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/powerwater)
- [Prioritization (2)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/prioritization)
- [Professional Services (2)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/professional-services)
- [Project Governance (3)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/project-governance)
- [Project Management (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/project-management)
- [Project Success (11)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/project-success)
- [Publishing (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/publishing)
- [Retailing (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/retailing)
- [Right Management (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/right-management)
- [SA Health Department (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/sa-health-department)
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- [Strategic Analysis (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/strategic-analysis)
- [Strategic Project Portfolio Management (3)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/strategic-project-portfolio-management)
- [Strategy Execution (7)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/strategy-execution)
- [TAB Victoria (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/tab-victoria)
- [Target Operating Model (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/target-operating-model)
- [Telecommunications (2)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/telecommunications)
- [The TOTE (1)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/the-tote)
- [Utility (6)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/utility)
- [Value Delivery (9)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/value-delivery)
- [Value Equation (6)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/value-equation)
- [Victorian State Government (2)](https://blog.totallyoptimizedprojects.com/top-case-studies/tag/victorian-state-government)

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