PPF Europe: A Scalable Booking System to Support Future Growth

September 2024 | 3 minutes read

PPF Europe Hungary

PPF is a pet food company headquartered in Hungary with a wide European presence.

They have 11 factories strategically located for efficient distribution. This network allows them to serve 600+ customers, including supermarkets, pet stores, and veterinarians, in over 40 countries.

Industry

Pet Food

location

Hungary

cooperation start date

November 2023

Current no. employees

244

Current no. spots

50

Current no. desks

115

THE Challenge

PPF's Need for a Desk and Parking Booking System

When PPF was planning to move to a new office, they needed a fresh start with a new desk booking system that was visually appealing and easy to use. Additionally, their parking spaces had become limited, so they needed a system that could handle both desk and parking bookings. The previous office had become too comfortable for some employees, leading to the misuse of the old booking system. PPF wanted to set up a new workplace policy and office culture around desk and parking usage in their new space. 

 PPF was quite clear about the requirements of the booking system they needed: 

  • Handling 200-250 users and 110-130 workstations;  
  • Managing 50 parking places, in 2 separate locations (30 underground parking + 20 multi-store car park); 
  • Scalability: a tool able to accommodate potential expansion and increasing employee numbers;  
  • Guest booking options (workstation and parking); 
  • User-friendly visualization of the office space; 
  • Booking only available for the next 14 days;  
  • The possibility to customize desk allocation based on department needs;  
  • Reporting and analytics on desk and parking space use; 

and several more. 

the Solution

Tidaro: Ticking the Boxes and Simplifying Desk & Parking Management for PPF

PPF had used a booking tool before but chose Tidaro over competing solutions due to its dedicated support and proper pricing model. 

Róbert, the main admin at PPF, who dealt with Tidaro’s day-to-day operation, appreciated Tidaro’s practical approach during the implementation process. Also, Tidaro ticked the most important checkboxes from PPF’s list of needs. 

The onboarding process with Tidaro was easy and informative. The system’s overall straightforwardness allowed for on-the-go learning. While employees generally dislike change, they found Tidaro’s app easy to use. The main admin played a crucial role in suggesting practical considerations during the implementation. 

the outcomes

Tidaro Fosters New Workplace Culture at PPF

PPF achieved their initial goals with Tidaro. Employees are using the app for both desk and parking bookings, and the company can track usage and overall occupancy. 

Overall, Tidaro’s success story shows that a well-planned transition strategy, clear communication, and user-centric design can win over even change-averse employees. By addressing their concerns and making the adoption process seamless, Tidaro ensured a smooth shift towards a more efficient way of working. 

While energy savings are expected in the long run as Tidaro helps shape a new office culture, the main benefit has been setting up a new workplace policy and office culture around desk and parking usage. 

PPF employees have evaluated Tidaro positively, with any issues stemming from the office’s limitations rather than the app itself. The office administrators find the administrative tools easy to navigate and have found the reporting features useful. Overall, PPF rates the usability of Tidaro’s features highly.   

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