Case study 05 · Chemicals · IT outsourcing

A leaner, modern application landscape and organisation

Coatings Leader

In short

A global paints and coatings company needed lower costs and a modern application landscape. We designed the new target operating model, executed the outsourcing and set up a focused retained team, cutting FTE headcount by 40% and retiring 400+ applications over five years.

The results

−40%FTE headcount through efficiency and modernisation
400+applications retired
5years to deliver the results
45people in a focused retained organisation

The challenge

Reduce costs and modernise an ageing application landscape.

What we did

  • ADesigned the new Target Operating Model
  • EDesigned and executed the outsourcing engagement
  • CSet up a small retained team focused on delivering value internally

Where ACE came in

A Align Set or reset the strategy
C Close the gaps Build what delivery requires
E Execute Win in market and keep it running

How the ACE framework works →