Case Study | Developing
Data Strategy for
IoT Ecosystem

CLIENT

Chemical
Company

INDUSTRY

Chemicals

CONSULTANT ROLE

Data Strategy
Consultant

LOCATION

Austria

The Challenge

Developing Data Strategy for IoT Ecosystem

The client, a mid-size chemical company, embarked on a project to develop an IoT ecosystem across their manufacturing operations.

“With emerging technologies reshaping the landscape and competition intensifying, we recognized the urgency to develop a proactive strategy to adapt and thrive.” — CTO

The client sought a seasoned consultant to develop a data strategy for the IoT ecosystem.

Role of Consultport

Consultport proposed 3 strong consultants within 48 hours. The client interviewed 2 candidates and selected a former Senior Consultant at Capgemini with rich experiences designing and implementing IoT and data strategies. The consultant started working with the client 5 days after the initial request.

Approach

Comprehensive Assessment

Working closely with cross-functional teams, the consultant evaluated internal capabilities and external market factors. Several internal workshops and stakeholder sessions were also conducted to gather employee insights.

The consultant then assessed IoT use cases and data management practices based on feasibility, potential impact, and alignment with overall business goals. Simultaneously, a thorough examination of potential technology partners and solutions was conducted.

Solution

Robust Strategy & Implementation Plan

Based on the assessment, the consultant defined a clear data strategy with emphasis on data governance, standardization, and security protocols.

The consultant then formulated a detailed implementation plan with clear timelines, resource allocation, and key milestones for strategic initiatives, including an integrated data analytics platform to process and analyze IoT data in real-time.

Results

Leadership Endorsement & Pilot Success

The implementation plan received endorsements from the company’s management team. Several small-scale pilot programs designed by the consultant had been implemented and seen preliminary success. The well-developed data strategy and initiatives contributed to better integration of the IoT ecosystem, which increased competitiveness and profitability for the chemical company.