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Uncertainty and disruption are, ironically, the only certainties on the business horizon, bringing with them complexities and unplanned eventualities that demand organizations be agile, flexible and internally disruptive. Following the data with strategic intent is key to shaping how the organization faces these forces, and how it supports its people as they too experience the complexities of change in uncertain times.
Data strategy & BI EX Operational agility Operational excellenceOrganizations seem to be putting the recent past behind them and growth is back on the agenda. Despite continuing uncertainty, supply chains are now willing and able to make a greater positive contribution by being more responsive and agile.
Brand Breakthrough technologies ESG Operational excellence Supply chainIn the wake of the pandemic, the demand for temperature-sensitive products has never been higher – and the need for efficient, well-functioning cold chains has never been more apparent. With global supply chains already under pressure, the cold chain faces unique additional challenges.
Consumer goods Operational excellence Supply chain Transport & logisticsFor an enterprise to grow in uncertain times, it requires strategic approaches that are focused on seamless transformation – while deftly managing the gap between strategic intent and real-world implementation. This means using the right models and having the right people, because both need to align to ensure relevant and scalable transformation.
Operational agility Operational excellence Strategy Team dynamic Working practicesChange management ensures organizations can implement new ways of working, new technologies and new methodologies – as well as cultural and mindset changes – without losing employee traction and engagement. This vital element of project delivery keeps people and productivity on side while shifting business foundations towards the future.
EX Hybrid working Operational agility Operational excellence Team dynamic Working practicesEnterprise Resource Planning is a key piece of the puzzle when it comes to turning operational excellence into competitive advantage. But as the cloud opens up opportunities, relationships between clients, services and suppliers are changing. As suppliers are being asked to accept more client risk, and own processes in the future, success in the new world will come from carefully building trust.
CX Operational excellence Partnerships Team dynamic TrustThe revolution is here. Processes, systems and organisations are evolving, changing to meet the new shape of business. The Fourth Industrial Revolution weaves digital into the very fabric of the organisation, wielding automation and interconnection. Yet challenges remain.
Automation Breakthrough technologies Operational excellence Organisational designCould it be possible to make your organisation twice as agile? When businesses behave intelligently, they use data science to facilitate a culture of continual, democratised decision-making, which can cut response times in half.
Artificial intelligence Data strategy & BI Operational excellence Shaping cultureMost companies use workload automation software to automate business processes. However, reality also shows that a patchwork of different solutions quickly reaches its limits if end-to-end control across applications, data and infrastructures cannot be guaranteed.
Automation Breakthrough technologies Data strategy & BI Operational excellenceImagine if process automation was a matter of simply typing what you want. Well, this just became a reality. At a recent hackathon, an NTT DATA team demonstrated an innovative approach that integrates RPA bots and chatbots. The result was a tool that freed users from time-consuming, repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on adding value while using natural conversation capabilities.
Automation Breakthrough technologies Operational excellence Talent managementLeaders want their automation strategy to deliver long-lasting value and an attractive ROI. To achieve this, you need a data-driven strategy and a unified IT landscape, plus the courage to forge into new automation territories.
Automation Operational excellence StrategyR&D into new forms of power generation, such as solar and wave power, might always attract the most attention, but the teams and individuals running the operational side of businesses also have the opportunity to make a difference. Significant change can come from internal optimisation.
ESG Operational agility Operational excellence Strategy