IT Transformation
IT as a business enabler
PMI / carve-out IT support
A PMI / carve-out is a challenging time for seller and buyer. Financing banks put pressure on synergies and cost reduction and customers are pushing for a flawless transition. A factor often neglected is the holistic IT support, which all these goals need. Many business function leaders are looking for extensive IT support in getting their goals completed, but core IT functionalities need to be addressed first. Ensuring stable day 1 operations incl. EDI connections, order processes, master data changes, communication channels and application access rights is key to an overall project success.
We support our customers by focusing on the day 1 relevant functionalities to ensure overall project success. With our extensive knowledge from previous global projects we can help collect and prioritize requirements from business functions and decentralized IT units across countries and cultures. Steady alignments and continuous translation of information into tangible results is key to create a transparent picture of priorities, goals and implementation progress to all internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, Roland Berger manages all internal IT stakeholders and external IT service providers involved in the implementation. Furthermore, we support our client in the development of the new IT organization and IT Governance as well as harmonization of applications and infrastructure.
360 degree IT fitness check
CEOs and CIOs are often confronted with questions as to the actual state of their corporate IT. Key triggers can be new board member responsibilities, M&A processes, or post-merger integrations. Available information tends to be biased from negative user experiences, diluted by management layers, or too technical and detailed for decision makers.
Our 360 degree IT fitness check provides the necessary transparency. We dig into all the facts, from the inside of the IT function all the way to their "customers" in the organization. This provides management with a true picture of their entire IT strategy, architecture, costs, governance, and infrastructure. In line with Roland Berger’s implementation DNA, we develop impactful and pragmatic improvement measures, tried and tested across several projects in many industries. Our result formats will always address the needs of both IT and business management—focusing on decision makers’ needs without hiding the issues underneath technical buzz words.