IT applications

Information technology exerts a decisive influence on corporate processes across every sector of industry – whether in planning, production, logistics or order processing. IT is largely responsible for whether the efficiency levels planned for work processes are fully achieved or not.

The philosophy practised by ebp in this complex subject area is as clear as it is successful: First comes the process, then the IT. First and foremost, we focus on the design of sustainably efficient processes. From this, we derive the requirements for data processing and IT technology. During the process design or optimization stage, we perform a feasibility analysis which already takes into account the possible function spectrum of IT applications. This forward-thinking work method pays dividends during the IT implementation stage at the latest, and is of particular importance when it comes to considering the issue of interface technology.
IT strategy and requirements
  • Definition of IT strategy and architecture
  • Specification of requirements and setting up blue prints
  • Standardization
  • Development of outsourcing and and application service providing models
Software and supplier selection
  • Preselection of tools and vendors
  • Execution of vendor workshops
  • Tool assessment and recommendation
Support during the introductory phase
  • Program management
  • Support of software customization
  • Execution of test and reviews
Application development and modification
  • Adaptation of existing processes and functions
  • Optimization of planning principles principles
  • Master data validation