Technology consulting in practice – a guide for industry part 1
What is technology consulting? Benefits and impact on manufacturing
Technology consulting is like a rising star – full of potential, yet still underappreciated. That’s unfortunate. As buzzwords like digitalization, automation, and smart IT systems flood the industrial world, manufacturers face real challenges in navigating digital transformation. At explitia, we help companies through this journey by offering professional technology consulting.
But what does that process actually look like? What does it include – and why does it matter?
Why technology consulting matters
Implementing an IT system like MES, ERP, or SCADA is a complex task. Every company has its own processes, data, infrastructure, and goals. That’s why technology consulting is the foundation of a successful transformation.
We often encounter companies trying to build requirement lists on their own. Unfortunately, this approach comes with serious risks:
- Requirements are often too subjective, based on internal perspectives that miss proven solutions visible only from an external viewpoint.
- Internal teams usually tackle this task for the first time – and like building a first house, it leads to mistakes, oversights, and major budget overruns.
- Lack of knowledge about modern systems and how to implement them – digital transformation demands expertise across many areas: IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data architecture, and systems integration. Gathering these skills internally is hard without disrupting ongoing operations.
That’s why we believe that investing in technology consulting is not just about tech – it’s about building future-proof, secure organizations.
We don’t just implement systems. We prepare full documentation, build a clear requirements book, and – as independent advisors – help select solutions based on your unique industry and challenges. Different tools work better in automotive than in food production – and recognizing that is key.
Stop wasting time on trial-and-error digitalization
Let’s make your transformation a journey with a successful ending.
The 3 key stages of explitia technology consulting
1. Digital Readiness Analysis
This is a fast, diagnostic phase: a few on-site visits and interviews with IT, maintenance, and leadership teams. Think of it as a check-up by a family doctor. We gather critical data on your infrastructure, process maturity, and integration capabilities. This helps us determine how ready your organization is for digital transformation – and how to plan it.
2. Assessment
A deeper, multi-week phase with on-site analysis and close collaboration. It results in:
- Requirements Book: A detailed AS-IS description of current systems, data sources, machines, and documentation. Defined scope ensures accurate, comparable offers from IT vendors.
- Digital Roadmap: A step-by-step transformation plan divided into independent stages, each with clear start and end points. It includes milestones and allows you to manage the project flexibly, without the need to implement everything at once.
3. Organizational Consulting
This is the human side of transformation. The consultant becomes a project mentor, ensuring change happens with your people, not despite them. Culture, communication, and alignment are all critical.
What do you gain with explitia’s consulting?
Wondering what the benefits of explitia’s technology consulting are? Here are just a few.
- A clear, structured process from day one.
- Expert knowledge combining IT, automation, and manufacturing.
- Customized approach tailored to your business.
- Vendor-neutral, transparent documentation.
- Saved time, reduced costs, and fewer planning mistakes.
- Greater control and full visibility.
- End-to-end support – from analysis to implementation.
- Holistic transformation planning: from system design to data integration.
Professional technology consulting isn’t a cost – it’s an investment in the security of your IT project. It makes digital transformation realistic, manageable, and tailored to your organization’s capabilities. We provide technology consulting that paves the way for successful implementation – regardless of who carries it out.
Interested but unsure if technology consulting is right for your company? Get in touch – we’ll help you figure it out!
