Manufacturing​

The Challenge: Overcoming a Legacy of Technical Debt

The manufacturing company found itself stuck in the past, with decades of poor technical decisions haunting its operations. Their outdated technology was hindering decision-making, making it difficult to execute strategies effectively. Furthermore, the company’s entrenched traditional mindsets and legacy infrastructure exacerbated their inability to compete in the modern market. With most customer relationships spanning decades, there was comfort in the status quo, but that comfort came at a steep price – loss of competitive advantage.

A Strategic Partnership with Fujitsu and Capsifi

Fujitsu, with their digital transformation expertise and Capsifi with their platform and powerful capabilities helped guide the manufacturing company through its digital transformation journey. By using Capsifi as a central repository – a single source of truth – the company gained clarity and agility that traditional transformation methods couldn’t offer.

The first step was to align the application portfolio to both IT and OT (Information Technology and Operational Technology). This provided a clear view of the current state and a deep understanding of how technology impacted the business. Fujitsu also introduced OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to help plot an OT transformation roadmap, ensuring that every initiative was aligned with clear objectives and measurable results.

Beyond technology, Fujitsu recognized the importance of up-skilling the company’s workforce. They delivered comprehensive architecture and Capsifi training, empowering the team with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of digital transformation.

The Results: A New Era of Growth and Innovation

The results were nothing short of transformative. Fujitsu’s implementation of Capsifi not only expedited the company’s digital transformation but also laid the foundation for ongoing growth and innovation. Business outcomes became the anchor for top down planning and investment prioritization. The manufacturing giant now had a common business language, with Capsifi serving as the single source of truth across the organization.

Capsifi’s capability-led planning enabled the company to decompose work packages effectively, allowing value to be managed and monitored throughout the lifecycle of their transformation. This sharpened prioritization and led to targeted investments in high-value areas of the business, setting the company up for long-term success and competitive advantage

Conclusion: A Future-Ready Manufacturing Powerhouse

In an era where digital transformation is critical to staying competitive, the partnership between Fujitsu and Capsifi enabled this manufacturing giant to break free from its past and embrace a future full of potential. Through careful planning, strategic investments, and empowering their people, they transformed not just their technology, but their entire business.

This case study demonstrates that with the right partners and tools, even the most entrenched companies can leap into the future with confidence and purpose. For Fujitsu, Capsifi, and their customer, this digital transformation was just the beginning of a new era of success.

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