BACKGROUND
Our client needs to update its line of firing systems to maintain its market leadership. New connected features must be integrated to bring the systems up to state-of-the-art standards. Current estimates for time-to-market fall far short of the goal set by management. IAC has been tasked with accelerating the process.
THE IAC APPROACH
To achieve these objectives, we worked with the client on the following areas:
- Challenging and Improving the Development Approach: Understanding Core and Non-Core Activities,
- Develop a growth strategy (in collaboration with the R&D, Marketing, and Customer Service teams) tailored to the project, and define the corresponding supplier profile,
- Analyze and expand the pool of partners and service providers: enter into contracts with relevant suppliers that align with the defined development strategy,
- Optimize the detailed schedule: leverage suppliers’ expertise to further optimize the initial schedule,
- Long-term: Establish and support the client’s project management for the project’s PMO (KPIs, supplier management, weekly meetings, etc.).
RESULTS
The project was accelerated by 17% (6 months out of a 3-year project) in order to meet a goal approved by senior management.
The organization was streamlined to speed up the project (agile methodology, selection of subcontractors, etc.).
