Technology
Overview
In an industry where innovation is both an opportunity and a threat, technology firms must be able to scale fast and pivot even faster. Whatever your company’s focus or life-cycle stage, our industry insights and cross-sector expertise will help you determine the right moves and get fast, sustainable results. Our technology consultants serve the most influential players in the technology sector. Every day we help these clients identify new avenues for improving their strategies and operations to seize opportunities. We help market leaders plan acquisitions, streamline R&D processes, boost sales force effectiveness, and reduce costs. We show underperforming companies how to overhaul capital structures, and we show emerging players how to scale up their organizations for the increased complexity that comes with growth. The tech industry is one of the most dynamic and consequential sectors of our global economy. But the rising tides don’t necessarily lift all boats. Let us show you how to master the technical and business model innovations that will put you on course toward a new horizon of performance and growth.
What We Do
We are known for delivering tangible results, requiring a combination of strategy, operations and technology expertise. We work collaboratively with you to solve today's business and operations challenges.
To survive and thrive in today’s business climate you don’t just need to adapt: you need to adapt quickly and effectively, again and again. That requires an organization that can keep pace with shifting industry boundaries, rapidly evolving technologies, and unpredictable change and disruption.
Yet 80% of senior executives don’t believe their organizations are structured in a way that helps them outperform. Rigidity, incrementalism and poor execution create complexity and hamper the organization’s ability to move at speed.
The right operating model can change all that. We help assess, design and implement new operating models. It provides an integrated system that unleashes the star power of your teams, ensuring that they are aligned, capable, effective, adaptable, efficient and inspired. They’ll be prepared and motivated to go the extra mile, executing on strategy at speed and with purpose.
Experience
20+
Operational Due Diligences
15+
Supply Chain Transformations
$2B+
Delivered cash flow improvements in AP and Inventory
$500M+
Procurement savings (direct and indirect spend)
Insights
The technology sector is continually evolving at an unprecedented pace, playing a vital role in shaping the global economy and redefining industries. Along with tremendous growth potential, the technology sector grapples with unique supply chain and operations challenges arising from rapid product development cycles, short product lifecycles, and constant technological advancements. This article delves into these key issues, shedding light on strategies to address them effectively.
Supply Chain is a major component of transactions, typically driving the largest synergies and impacting the most people by function. Up to 70% of a companies’ expense is driven by Supply Chain.
30% - 50% of cost synergies are driven by the supply chain.
By examining the integrated nature of SIOP, strategic sales planning, inventory management strategies, operations planning, the human element, technology integration, risk management, challenges, and future trends, automotive companies can gain a comprehensive understanding of how SIOP serves as a cornerstone for success in the modern automotive landscape.