An industrial equipment producer wanted to improve cost visibility and control of R&D projects. Triathlon supported implementing a standard ERP project and time reporting module, which was piloted for one site and then rolled out globally, resulting in improved project planning & budgeting.
Industrial equipment
Triathlon Group serves the Industrial Equipment industry, including component manufacturers, subcontractors, engineering companies and OEM:s.
A high level of competitiveness and increased customer demands require organizations to continuously improve operations and transform industrial footprint while adopting new technologies and ways of working.
Cases

Industrial Equipment
R&D Project Controlling

Air treatment and climate control
Implementing Process Improvements
A global market leader in air treatment had updated their product development processes and needed support to implement the new way of working. Triathlon outlined the roll-out approach, created training material, and conducted training in the new process.
A global market leader in air treatment had updated their product development processes and needed support to implement the new way of working. Triathlon outlined the roll-out approach, created training material, and conducted training in the new process.

Climate control
Upgraded Product Development Process
A premium player in the market needed to upgrade their product development process after experiencing significant difficulties to bring new products to the market. Triathlon identified current pain points and updated the process based on best-practice and identified issues.
A premium player in the market needed to upgrade their product development process after experiencing significant difficulties to bring new products to the market. Triathlon identified current pain points and updated the process based on best-practice and identified issues.

Industrial equipment
Operational Improvements
Triathlon supported an industrial client in performing an assessment for an exponentially growing business segment. Focus was to identify limitations in the current way of working and defining the long-term solution for successful continued growth.
Triathlon supported an industrial client in performing an assessment for an exponentially growing business segment. Focus was to identify limitations in the current way of working and defining the long-term solution for successful continued growth.

Automation industry
Manufacturing System Pre-study
A client within the automation industry had identified several pain points related to their manufacturing systems and processes. Triathlon provided an in-depth analysis resulting in defined improvement areas together with solutions and a recommended way forward
A client within the automation industry had identified several pain points related to their manufacturing systems and processes. Triathlon provided an in-depth analysis resulting in defined improvement areas together with solutions and a recommended way forward

Industrial equipment
Global cost reduction program
A client within the automation industry launched a global purchasing cost reduction program. Triathlon provided a combination of project management and business analysis, resulting in substantial savings along with a framework for continued improvements
A client within the automation industry launched a global purchasing cost reduction program. Triathlon provided a combination of project management and business analysis, resulting in substantial savings along with a framework for continued improvements

Industrial equipment
Semiconductor supply chain mapping
A purchasing organization requested a holistic view a of the supply chain for components with semiconductors. Triathlon assessed the clients supply chain and created a database that provided the transparency required to work proactively with the crisis
A purchasing organization requested a holistic view a of the supply chain for components with semiconductors. Triathlon assessed the clients supply chain and created a database that provided the transparency required to work proactively with the crisis

Triathlon Digital
Current and future digital offerings
As a part of a digitalization effort, a global supplier of security solutions wanted to determine the current state and trajectory of their technological capabilities and digital offerings. Triathlon supported in how to formulate a digital strategy and framework to reach the target state.
As a part of a digitalization effort, a global supplier of security solutions wanted to determine the current state and trajectory of their technological capabilities and digital offerings. Triathlon supported in how to formulate a digital strategy and framework to reach the target state.

Industrial equipment
Reaching the full sales potential
A global manufacturing client is targeting substantial growth. Triathlon was asked to turn strategy into action by developing a full potential plan. After assessing the situation and understanding the sales potential, a roadmap for needed initiatives was developed.
A global manufacturing client is targeting substantial growth. Triathlon was asked to turn strategy into action by developing a full potential plan. After assessing the situation and understanding the sales potential, a roadmap for needed initiatives was developed.

Industrial equipment
Reduce working capital
Triathlon supported an industrial equipment client to perform a deep dive assessment to reduce working capital and improve cash generation. Client financials were analyzed to define and detail improvement areas and implementation approach
Triathlon supported an industrial equipment client to perform a deep dive assessment to reduce working capital and improve cash generation. Client financials were analyzed to define and detail improvement areas and implementation approach

Industrial equipment
Defined new way of working globally
A global climate control manufacturer wanted to address untapped potential in current business and reduce operational costs. Triathlon supported in defining global best practice processes and system support as well as planning for the subsequent implementation
A global climate control manufacturer wanted to address untapped potential in current business and reduce operational costs. Triathlon supported in defining global best practice processes and system support as well as planning for the subsequent implementation

Triathlon Operation
Fulfilling demanding customer contract
A growing industrial equipment company was challenged to meet demanding contractual obligations in a proposed deal that had transformative business potential. Triathlon performed an E2E assessment of the client’s operations and advised on how to meet the challenge.
A growing industrial equipment company was challenged to meet demanding contractual obligations in a proposed deal that had transformative business potential. Triathlon performed an E2E assessment of the client’s operations and advised on how to meet the challenge.

Industrial Equipment
Semiconductor supply chain analysis
A purchasing organization needed to gain understanding of the supply chain for components with semiconductors, given the global shortage, to proactively mitigate production impact. Triathlon supported with a supply chain analysis and development of a semiconductor database.
A purchasing organization needed to gain understanding of the supply chain for components with semiconductors, given the global shortage, to proactively mitigate production impact. Triathlon supported with a supply chain analysis and development of a semiconductor database.

Industrial equipment
Preparing for transformation program
Triathlon assisted an industrial equipment client in the concept development and preparation of an initiative to improve operations. Processes in operations were assessed and a new plan defined for launch of a transformation program.
Triathlon assisted an industrial equipment client in the concept development and preparation of an initiative to improve operations. Processes in operations were assessed and a new plan defined for launch of a transformation program.

Industrial equipment
Secured operations and health of employees during Covid
An industrial manufacturing group needed new practices to secure operations and health of employees in the Covid-19 pandemic. Triathlon assessed current standards and implemented improvements in the entire group.
An industrial manufacturing group needed new practices to secure operations and health of employees in the Covid-19 pandemic. Triathlon assessed current standards and implemented improvements in the entire group.

Industrial equipment
Actionable data with new BI-system
A medical device client wanted to better utilize their business data to improve decision-making. Triathlon developed a Business Intelligence reporting concept for the client resulting in a new BI-system with relevant actionable data.
A medical device client wanted to better utilize their business data to improve decision-making. Triathlon developed a Business Intelligence reporting concept for the client resulting in a new BI-system with relevant actionable data.

Industrial equipment
Needed development for growth
A client within foods equipment needed to increase their growth. Triathlon assisted by performing an initial market analysis resulting in a defined current situation and need for future development.
A client within foods equipment needed to increase their growth. Triathlon assisted by performing an initial market analysis resulting in a defined current situation and need for future development.

Industrial equipment
Assessed operations to improve competitiveness
An industrial equipment manufacturer needed to improve operational efficiency to stay competitive. Triathlon advised in the review of European operations resulting in a transformation enhancing the client's position on the market.
An industrial equipment manufacturer needed to improve operational efficiency to stay competitive. Triathlon advised in the review of European operations resulting in a transformation enhancing the client's position on the market.

Industrial equipment
Requirements set for a global program launch
Triathlon supported an industrial equipment client in reviewing the current situation and identifying requirements for a global business transformation initiative, resulting in a well-structured program launch.
Triathlon supported an industrial equipment client in reviewing the current situation and identifying requirements for a global business transformation initiative, resulting in a well-structured program launch.
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