GMC-Instruments

How we developed a future-ready software strategy

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About GMC Instruments

Advancing precision in test and measurement solutions

GMC-Instruments, majority-owned by KLAR Partners, is a leading supplier of test and measurement equipment, particularly strong in the German and UK markets. Their mission is to develop top-quality measuring and test technologies for the electrical trades, industry, and medical technology sectors, aiming for safe and efficient energy and communication. The company's comprehensive product and service portfolio encompasses electrical measurement and test technology, energy management solutions, measuring transducers, and complementary software.

This diverse range is represented by ten distinct brands, each a market leader in its respective sector, known for quality, reliability, and service. GMC-Instruments operates globally with production locations in Germany, Great Britain, Switzerland, and the USA, ensuring worldwide availability of their products and solutions.

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The opportunity

How OMMAX realized a successful tech strategy

Status quo

Initially focused on hardware equipment, GMC-Instruments set out to expand their horizons by integrating cutting-edge, user-friendly software solutions into their product offering.

Tech strategy development

OMMAX conducted a comprehensive software/tech strategy exercise, including the development of a future vision, defining strategic opportunities for customer-centric software products, and identifying key initiatives for success.

TOM

The tech strategy was underpinned by a robust business plan and target operating model (TOM).

Our approach

Driving market leadership through innovative software strategy

Where to play

Analyze group’s strategic goals to define software vision
Assess markets, sectors, applications, and segments to shape focus areas
Schlüsselbereiche identifizieren, in denen GMC-Instruments-Softwareprodukte erfolgreich eingesetzt werden können

How to win

Define strategic initiatives to ensure success
Develop modular target architecture framework for scalable software
Create a business plan for group-wide software offering

Target operating model design for software development

Based on the developed target architecture, variants for a supporting target operating model were designed and evaluated
Next to a target state design, demand and supply of resources with a potential new and central software unit were assessed

Roadmap design for group-wide software initiatives

Creation of a consolidated, group-wide roadmap for product software, considering already active initiatives
Derivation of the measures required to enable the new target architecture model, taking into account the individual framework conditions of the group companies

Results

Innovative and future-proof software strategy

Software vision defined

A clear vision and mission for customer-facing software were developed, fully aligned with the group’s strategic goals. This foundation set the direction for future growth and digital value creation across all business units.

Strategic focus set

Through detailed market and segment analysis, key “where to play” and “how to win” opportunities were identified — shaping a focused strategy for the group’s software portfolio.

Operating model designed

Based on the target architecture, variants for a scalable operating model were created and assessed. The design included resource allocation and structural setup for a new central software unit.

Roadmap consolidated

A unified, group-wide roadmap for product software was developed, integrating existing initiatives and defining measures to implement the new architecture effectively.

Business plan developed

A comprehensive business plan defined the strategic framework, investment priorities, and next steps to enable long-term success of the group’s software offering.

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