Realize the potential of digital transformation with a value-first approach

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We are in a time where most industrial leaders are seeking to digitally transform their production operations.

Digital transformation aims to create an autonomous, closed-loop operating model across the entire manufacturing footprint. Picture every part, product and process connected to a digital twin, linked by IoT into an end-to-end digital thread. Automated systems capture metrics, flag bottlenecks and optimize solutions in real time—adapting and reacting to changes before they're visible to the human eye.

According to Gartner’s Smart Manufacturing Strategy and Implementation Trends Survey, 79% of respondents cited scalability as a challenge to executing their strategies, while 84% reported it as a significant/limited challenge.

We use our industry-proven digital value accelerator & strategy methodology to help organizations transition from creating incremental benefit to driving transformational change with their digital initiatives.

Indicators you are ready for our Digital Value Accelerator:

  • Transformation program momentum stalled
  • Leadership impatient for results
  • Proofs of concept successes are not scalable; problem statements and priorities are not clear or aligned
  • IT/OT architecture fragmented and not scalable
  • Cybersecurity vulnerabilities are unknown
  • Cohesive roadmap are not aligned across corporate and plants
  • Difficulty securing sponsorship and funding

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Digital Value Accelerator Overview

Digital value accelerator projects are hypothesis-driven studies designed to discover and curate future state opportunities. We accelerate time to value by aligning executives and teams on strategic priorities and practical execution plans, mitigating common transformation pitfalls and securing critical outcomes.

Our value-first, modular approach delivers results within 4 to 12 weeks, helping justify and mobilize solutions for your organization’s most pressing challenges.

DVA Evaluate

Evaluate

  • Interviews, facility tours and performance analysis
  • Initial findings and implications
  • Initial list of opportunities
  • Maturity assessment and benchmarking
DVA Plan

Plan

  • Use case prioritization matrix
  • Conceptual architecture and gap analysis
  • Transformation roadmap
  • Business case with benefit, cost and ROI estimates
DVA Mobilize

Mobilize

  • Phase 1 execution plan
  • Program governance model
  • Change readiness report
  • Executive readout

Our approach secures critical outcomes:

  • Cohesive vision grounded in business priorities
  • Dynamic roadmap prioritizing value creation
  • Comprehensive business case with benefits, costs and ROI estimates
  • Executive alignment and sponsorship
  • Secured program funding
  • Embedded change readiness plan and workstream
  • Scalable platform for change, including IT/OT architecture, governance structure and partner network
  • Preparedness for phase 1 launch and sustained momentum

The Kalypso Difference for Digital Value Acceleration

Our flexible and adaptable process was developed through dozens of successful client projects to deliver better results in less time.

Industry Expertise

  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Tire
  • Medical Device
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Mining
  • Chemicals

Application Across the Value Chain

  • Research & Development
  • Production Operations
  • Warehousing & Logistics
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Case Study / $40B Protein CPG Company

Case Study / $40B Protein CPG Company: Transforming Manufacturing Capabilities with Digital

  • Defined and prioritized 35+ digital use case opportunities

  • Assessed Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing maturity

  • Developed a blueprint for the future roadmap for brownfield and greenfield sites

  • Identified priority use case to deliver a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

A $40B+ protein CPG leader wanted to gain $1B in productivity gains over the course of 2 years by transforming their manufacturing capabilities with digital.

Kalypso conducted 3 plant tours and 30+ interviews to gain insights into the operations of the business and identify areas of improvement based on industry 4.0 standards.

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Case Study / $17B Pulp & Paper Company

Case Study / $17B Pulp & Paper Company: Transforming Maintenance to Improve OEE

  • Defined future state maturity targets across 32 dimensions spanning strategy, people, process, data & technology

  • Prioritized and developed a value case & roadmap for ~10 opportunities

  • Documented $40+M in estimated savings opportunities related to downtime

A $17B pulp & paper company was looking to improve OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) by transforming their maintenance capability.

Kalypso partnered with client SMEs and cross-industry visionaries to develop a future state vision, maturity model and roadmap.

Let’s accelerate your digital transformation, together!

Thought Leaders

Stephen Birtsas
Principal & Global Practice Leader, Consulting & Supply Chain