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Industrials and manufacturing

We accelerate operational excellence through strategic technology adoption tailored to digital maturity. From smart factories to supply chain optimization, We advise CEOs and leadership teams in the industrial and manufacturing sectors on achieving operational excellence through data, AI, and smart technologies.

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Introduction

Our value creation approach in industrials & manufacturing

We support CEOs, COOs, CIOs, and CDOs in creating measurable value through digitalization and technology, focusing on operations, production, and the shopfloor. Our proven approach connects analysis and execution — starting with a digital and tech strategy, followed by a prioritized implementation roadmap, and realized through results-driven execution.

Our expertise spans the full range of industrial technologies, including smart factories, industrial IoT, operational excellence, supply chain optimization, digital maintenance management, shopfloor automation, and Digital Twin solutions that connect IoT and SCADA data to optimize performance and efficiency. AI acts as a critical enabler across all these areas.

The result is a comprehensive value creation roadmap that aligns operational and technological potential while ensuring scalable implementation and measurable business impact across the organization.

Strategic Framework

Turning strategic objectives into measurable value for industrial and manufacturing companies

01

Analyze phase

We evaluate digital market trends, assess current IT capabilities, and map data flows across your organization. This comprehensive analysis identifies improvement potentials and digital levers such as process automation and Digital Twin readiness to optimize both revenue growth and cost efficiency.

02

Plan phase

We define your digital vision, formulate strategic IT and technology roadmaps, and prioritize initiatives across ERP, infrastructure, and IoT ecosystems. This phase establishes target operating models, CAPEX and OPEX budgets, and paves the way for implementing Digital Twin and AI-driven solutions.

03

Build phase

We guide vendor selection, manage system integration, and oversee smart factory and Digital Twin implementations. This phase focuses on connecting IT and OT systems, integrating SCADA and IoT data, and deploying automation technologies to enhance production performance and resilience.

04

Perform phase

We provide strategic oversight, manage organizational change, and optimize operational efficiency. This phase transforms value creation plans into measurable KPIs, driving continuous improvement and ensuring long-term performance across all digital and operational dimensions.

Deep dive

The analyze & plan phase explained

01

Market trends and potential analysis 

We evaluate digital market trends, strategic business drivers, and KPIs such as OEE. Our analysis identifies opportunities to integrate Smart Factory, IoT, SCADA, and adaptive production technologies into your management agenda for stronger competitive positioning.

02

Current state digital and tech assessment 

We conduct a deep-dive analysis of your IT capabilities, operating models, and infrastructure, including Cloud, ERP, and MES systems. Assessing people, processes, and technology reveals your digital maturity and readiness for transformation.

03

Data strategy and value mapping 

We identify material, information, and data flows to understand your data potential and architecture. Mapping your current capabilities across systems such as Hadoop highlights opportunities for AI-driven insights, forecasting, and Digital Twin applications.

04

Gap analysis and planning

We define the digital levers that drive revenue growth and cost optimization. By prioritizing initiatives across people, processes, and technology, we leverage AI and automation to accelerate high-impact transformation.

Case study

AI-enabled growth in food tech: From strategy to €64m value potential

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OMMAX partnered with a global food technology leader to build an AI-driven data strategy unlocking €64M in value potential. The collaboration enabled scalable decision-making, stronger data governance, and improved business performance — delivering a holistic roadmap, a data-excellence framework, and measurable efficiency gains across the organization.

269

AI and BI use cases identified

43

high-impact AI use cases prioritized

€64m

uplift potential over six years

Success stories

Driving digital transformation and operational excellence in industrials and manufacturing

Case Study

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STIHL

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Deep dive

The build & perform phase explained

01

Digital vision and strategy formulation

We define long-term digital goals covering service innovation, production efficiency, and smart factory implementation. Our strategy includes Digital Twin development and IoT integration to align people, processes, and technology with a target IT operating model for success.

02

Strategic roadmap and budget planning

We translate digital levers into prioritized IT and technology initiatives across ERP, IIoT, infrastructure, and data management. CAPEX and OPEX budgets are defined to ensure scalable and sustainable execution across all digital and operational layers.

03

Vendor selection and system integration

We oversee vendor and system integrator selection while ensuring seamless collaboration across IT and OT environments. Our implementation expertise covers SCADA connectivity, smart factory transformations, and Digital Twin system integration to drive measurable impact.

04

Performance management and organizational change

We manage agile product and engineering teams to guide organizational transformation. By converting value creation plans into measurable KPIs, we ensure that digital strategies deliver tangible results in efficiency, productivity, and long-term competitiveness.

Get in touch

Interested in working with us? Talk to our experts in industrials & manufacturing!

Christiane Jauch

Founding Partner

Christian Brugger

Partner Data & AI

Christian Riede

Vice President Tech Advisory

Anatoli Kantarovich

Vice President Data Engineering & Cloud Architecture