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Optimization of the IT value chain.

The importance and use of IT have continuously increased in recent years. Where IT previously had primarily support functions and aimed to reduce costs through automation, IT is now an integral part of a company's overall strategy. It represents a critical success factor, both in terms of costs and benefits, and requires cross-functional management within the company.

We support the following areas of IT:

ERP introduction

Before implementing an ERP system, careful planning is crucial. It is advisable to hire an expert to help you make the process go smoothly.

IT, infrastructure, tools & methods

If you want to convert your company to digital processes, we recommend starting with IT. Two central components play a crucial role here.

IT Due Diligence

Our services include a comprehensive analysis of your company's IT. We provide crucial and valuable information about the contribution your IT makes to your company's success and show possible optimization potential.

Our extensive know-how in the area of ​​IT

Ensuring that your business goals are supported and advanced through the use of IT is our focus. We offer tailor-made methodologies and solution approaches for the management, organization and control of your IT.

Core competencies of our consultants and interim managers IT

IT-Governance

Ensuring that your business goals are supported and advanced through the use of IT is our focus. We offer tailor-made methodologies and solution approaches for the management, organization (process-wise and structurally) and control of your IT, individually tailored to your company.

Case Studies

Discover current case studies on various IT applications here.

INDUSTRY
Process optimization in the financial sector for a leading canvas company with a global presence in renewable energy and technology

HEADLINE:
Successful optimization of the foreign exchange management system for a leading linen cloth company to minimize exchange rate fluctuations.

CORPORATE ACTIVITY:
Leading canvas company with a global presence, specializing in renewable energy and technology, focused on financial process optimization.

€ SALES, number of EMPLOYEES:
500 million, 5000 employees

CONSULTING SERVICES:
Strategic Development Company (SDC) provides consulting services to analyze and optimize the currency conversion management system.

INTERIM ACTIVITY:
An experienced interim project manager from Boyden has been appointed to lead financial optimization for the canvas company.

COACHING ACTIVITY:
SDC supported by coaching in best practices for currency risk hedging and treasury operations, emphasizing sustainability through continuous improvement.

RESULT ACHIEVED:
Successfully optimized the foreign exchange management system with country-specific consideration and effective risk mitigation strategies, making the company adept at dealing with exchange rate fluctuations.

Process optimization for a linen cloth company

Customer overview:
Leading sheet company with a global presence specializing in renewable energy and technology.

Challenges:
Needed to improve foreign exchange management system to minimize fluctuations in exchange rate.

SDC approach:
Boyden's experienced interim project manager appointed to lead financial optimization.

Advice:
Goal: Analysis and optimization of the currency conversion management system.

Measurement:
The interim project manager's contribution was crucial to achieving rapid success through effective communication and training.

Coaching:
Shared best practices for hedging currency risks and treasury operations.
Emphasized sustainability through continuous improvement.

Solution:
The foreign exchange management system was successfully optimized, taking into account country-specific variations and establishing effective risk reduction strategies.

Sustainable benefits:
The client is now adept at dealing with exchange rate fluctuations, reducing financial risks in global currency markets. Ongoing training ensures sustainable process improvements.

SDC support:
Providing an experienced interim project manager with financial expertise played a critical role in the transformational change for the client.

INDUSTRY
HR restructuring to drive global growth at a leading provider of IoT connectivity and software.

HEADLINE:
Successful restructuring by interim CHRO enables German IoT start-up to expand globally.

CORPORATE ACTIVITY:
IoT connectivity and software provider with more than 10,000 customers in 150 countries, focused on strategic HR solutions for global growth.

€ SALES, number of EMPLOYEES:
410 million, 1500 employees

CONSULTING SERVICES:
Strategic Development Company (SDC) appointed an interim CHRO to equip HR for international growth.

INTERIM ACTIVITY:
Interim CHRO successfully structured HR, focused on recruiting, team building, tool implementation and new benefits for rapid international expansion.

COACHING ACTIVITY: Professionalization of HR processes through a structured recruiting approach and involvement of managers and employees in the process redesign.

RESULT ACHIEVED:
Successful restructuring creates a robust HR foundation, prepares the company for rapid international growth, attracts world-class talent and promotes collaboration.

Driving global growth through HR transformation

Headline:
Interim CHRO successfully structures German IoT start-up for global expansion

Customer overview:
A leading IoT connectivity and software provider serving more than 10,000 customers in 150 countries was looking for strategic HR solutions to drive rapid global growth.

Main problems:
Understaffed HR teams and a lack of strategic approaches hinder growth. Urgent need for global HR strategy and international HR structures.

SDC approach:
Interim CHRO was tasked with equipping HR for demanding international growth.

Consulting goal:
Creating a robust HR foundation for rapid growth and organizational stability.

Important metrics:
Redefining roles and processes in 9 months to align with growth objectives.

Introduction of personnel software for optimized HR processes.

Fully staffed HR team including VP HR, Business Partners and Recruiting.
Implementation of improved services received positive feedback.

Coaching:
Professionalization of HR processes through a structured recruiting approach.
Engage managers and employees in redesigning processes for increased participation.

Solution:
The interim CHRO successfully structured HR and enabled global growth. Focus on recruiting, team building, tool implementation and new services equips the company for rapid international expansion. Involving stakeholders improves collaboration.

SDC Network Partner Support:
Expanded workforce through external recruiting. Ongoing support from SDC ensures efficient communication.

Sustainable customer benefits:
Building a strong HR foundation prepares the organization for future growth. Redefined roles, modern tools and performance programs attract world-class talent worldwide. Complete transparency from an effective HR strategy promotes leadership confidence for the next phase of growth

INDUSTRY
E-commerce order processing services.

HEADLINE:
Efficient scalability and cost optimization lead to 25% sales growth and six-digit profits in just one quarter.

CORPORATE ACTIVITY:
SDC partner as operations manager for process optimization and profit increase at a service provider for order processing in e-commerce.

€ SALES, number of EMPLOYEES:
450 million, 900 employees

CONSULTING SERVICES:
SDC Partner optimized loss processes, introduced efficient workforce planning through dashboards and improved warehouse layout for sustainable business development.

INTERIM ACTIVITY:
SDC-Partner acted as operations manager and played a key role in project management and implementation to increase the service provider's efficiency.

COACHING ACTIVITY:
No specific coaching activity mentioned.

RESULT ACHIEVED:
Sustainable business development with 25% sales growth, six-digit profits, efficient personnel planning and increased overall efficiency, supported by SDC partners.

Efficient scalability and cost optimization for sustainable business development"

Could:
Order fulfillment service provider, 7 years without profit, serving reputable e-commerce clients.

Problem:
Inefficient processes, suboptimal warehouse layout, inadequate workforce planning affect productivity and profitability.

SDC approach:
SDC partner, expert in operations management, as operations manager for process optimization, profit increase, long-term success.

Measures:
Optimization of loss processes.

Efficient workforce planning through dashboard.

Improvement of warehouse layout.

Results:
Sales growth & profit: 25% sales overachievement, six-digit profit in the first quarter.

Efficient workforce planning: Appropriate staffing without compromising efficiency.

Optimizing employee productivity.

Customer reference: Profitability after seven years without profit through cost and process optimization.

Contribution of SDC partners: Operations management experts, key role in project management and implementation.

Sustainable benefits: On the path to sustainable business development through optimized processes, improved workforce planning and increased overall efficiency, supported by SDC partners.

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Industries We Serve

Consumer Goods Industry, FMCG, Consumer Electronics

Food Industry

Paper industry, packaging industry

Retail & Trade: Drugstores, Electronics, Fashion, DIY

Private Equity, Investment Companies

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Automotive Supplier Industry

Mechanical Engineering & Plant Construction, Metal Processing

Energy Industry, Solar Industry

Our contact persons for IT

Felix Borts

Associate Partner

Bend Nüssli

Associate Partner

Ralph Pussen

Associate Partner

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