Setting the course

Aktia simplifies financial and ESG data reporting with a cutting edge cloud platform

Aktia aimed to enhance its financial and ESG reporting processes by automating the collection and dissemination of information about its yearly activities. With BearingPoint’s help, the financial company implemented Workiva, a cloud-based document and data collaboration tool, streamlining this reporting and improving collaboration.

With BearingPoint’s support, we were able to implement a new reporting platform used for financial and ESG reporting within a very short timeframe. BearingPoint’s experience of similar projects was of great support in both project management and operational support.

Maria Hellström, Head of Group Finance at Aktia Bank Plc

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Biscuit International boosts profitability by mastering cost management

Biscuit International faced increasing raw material costs across the industry and required accurate forecasting of Cost Of Goods Sold trends to stay competitive. With BearingPoint’s assistance, the company implemented a scalable, flexible, and user friendly Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) core model using Anaplan and harmonized Master Data Management. This enabled the company to transition from a group of several mid-sized companies to a centralized organization with shared decision-making. Now, Biscuit International can accurately track business trends, simulate costs, and create effective mitigation plans to stay profitable.

Through the implementation of Anaplan in a context of high commodity market volatility, Biscuit International is firstly able to monitor the development of its product profitability very closely at the right level of granularity (by stock keeping unit, cost elements, plants and production lines). Secondly and most importantly, they can simulate and effectively plan margins and selling prices based on different buying and hedging strategies. Anaplan demonstrated its true EPM capabilities through this project, allowing a rather fragmented and decentralized business to gain a single source of truth in its financial performance.

BearingPoint has been supporting Biscuit International in a very effective manner as a true business partner from the early conceptualization and design phase, the selection of the tool and eventually to the actual delivery of a real-life pilot and MVP. The project was looking into many uncharted territories in terms of processes and use cases, and BearingPoint acted as a very valuable guide to help clearly define business needs and validate Anaplan capabilities.

Dominique Janbon, Chief Financial Officer at Biscuit International

Driving digital continuity in product development through a data management hub

The BMW Group initiated the development of a central master data hub for the electrics/ electronics (E/E) development process, and entrusted BearingPoint with the functional conceptualization of the master data portfolio as well as technical integration and operations. Together with general platform development and technical integration of the new hub with more than 70 IT systems, BearingPoint continuously supports BMW Group in the functional harmonization of the distributed data.

The centrally provisioned data hub has increased the efficiency of the product development process at BMW Group, enabling seamless collaboration between numerous departments based on a unified, up-to-date, and high-quality data foundation. The hub supports faster development cycles in these times of constantly increasing vehicle complexity. Additionally, the central hub simplifies the IT landscape by reducing point-to-point interfaces, which helps reduce development and maintenance costs. Overall, the solution contributes to the continuous optimization of the product development process.

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Bupa enhances team dynamics and performance with active leadership

Bupa GIA (Global Internal Audit) partnered with BearingPoint to enhance the operational performance of its internal audit teams by implementing a transformational leadership program. Through this program, Bupa is developing the competencies and behaviours necessary for audit leaders and managers to conduct high-quality audits, encourage ongoing enhancement, and build an environment of trust and teamwork.
 

Working in partnership with BearingPoint has enabled us to achieve results that would not have been possible without their involvement. In particular, a number of key elements combined to have a real multiplier effect when it came to program outcomes; these included their flexibility to deliver across the whole global function in parallel, the development of internal specialist coaches to ensure in-house capability for the long term, the delivery of the program in situ alongside our audit delivery, and finally but probably the most crucial, their use of behavioural change methodologies to really shift the mindsets of our auditor population so that results would be continuous. BearingPoint’s willingness to really understand the nature of our business and then tailor the solution to fit has been a real game-changer for us which continues to have positive impacts.

Jeremy Eagles, Chief Audit Officer at Bupa

BearingPoint’s industrialized rollout services enhance Cordes & Graefe’s transformation program

The Cordes & Graefe group is a wholesaler for building technology as well as supplies in civil engineering and industrial technology. They have set up a transformation program across all European entities. In 2018 the starting point was to transform their legacy infrastructure into a modern SAP S/4HANA environment. Subsequently, following a central template approach, the target in the upcoming years will be to roll it out in several waves.
 

The BearingPoint team is providing a factory rollout service which offers Cordes & Graefe the opportunity to parallelize rollout activities in multiple entities. Safeguarding the template as well as providing guidance with excellent business and technology knowhow is highly valuable for the transformation program and the ambitious time horizon. The work with BearingPoint allows us to scale the project organization in a trusted environment.

Alexander Hauser, CIO at Cordes & Graefe

Sales optimization through service excellence: a success guarantee for exclusivity

BearingPoint leveraged its deep industry expertise to guide GoBV through the seamless transition from an outdated telephony system to the BSI Customer Suite. The solution significantly enhanced service quality, reducing call turnaround time by one third and enabling agents to spend more time on customer interactions. BearingPoint played a pivotal role in effectively utilizing the system’s low-code/no-code configurations, which provide scalable flexibility and ensure the solution’s adaptability to future needs. This successful demonstration of collaboration between the client, technology partner, and consultant — BearingPoint, BSI, and Gothaer staff — empowered GoBV to exceed rising customer service expectations and equipped agents with the tools they need to focus on customer acquisition and retention.

The project received the Best of Consulting Award 2024 in the Marketing category.

* Note: GoBV is a 100% subsidiary of Gothaer. The project was conducted prior to the merger to BarmeniaGothaer.

The configurability options via low-code/no-code in the BSI Customer Suite allowed us to quickly get started. However, without the conceptual expertise from BSI and BearingPoint, our new solution would not have been feasible.

Sebastian Wertenbruch, Head of IT Sales at BarmeniaGothaer

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Hailiang Metal Europe becomes a pioneer in pursuing CSRD compliance for Chinese enterprises going global

Through its partnership with BearingPoint, Hailiang Metal Europe (HME) has successfully addressed the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), while setting ambitious goals for continuous improvement. This has laid a strong foundation for HME’s sustainable development and responsibility in the global industry.

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Handelsbanken achieves a significant strategic milestone by completing the sale of its Finnish operations 

Handelsbanken engaged BearingPoint experts in key roles to ensure a smooth divestiture process, minimizing risks and avoiding business disruption. This transaction marked a pivotal step in the bank’s strategy to leave the Finnish market and position strongly on its core areas. 

The divestment of part of Handelsbanken Finland's operations represents the most complex cross-border banking transaction in Finland to date, both legally and in terms of execution. Its successful completion required exceptional effort, expertise, and strong collaboration within the Handelsbanken team, as well as among all parties involved in the process. BearingPoint's experts demonstrated exemplary project management skills, in-depth knowledge of the banking and insurance sectors, and solid technical expertise. Their ability to drive progress and collaborate effectively within the seller-buyer consortium was invaluable. Throughout the process, BearingPoint's team maintained a solution-oriented approach and a positive mindset, which were pivotal to the project's success.

Sirpa Pensas, Senior Vice President, Projects at Handelsbanken

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Digital development and cybersecurity in the Ile-de-France region

The Ile-de-France region, with its 12 million inhabitants and over 11,000 employees, has made digital transformation a key challenge. Under the direction of Bernard Giry, the Digital Transformation Unit manages information systems, data and digital technologies. This initiative is part of a strong commitment to young people, with over 450,000 students in the region's 470 high schools. Investment in education and digital security are at the heart of this strategy. The Paris Olympic Games also represented a major cybersecurity challenge, requiring collective mobilization and a dedicated roadmap.

BearingPoint supported us in drawing up our 2023-2025 roadmap, helping us to assess our financial and HR needs, but also to structure our strategy around a key objective: simplifying citizens' lives through digital transformation. Their expertise has been invaluable in strengthening our Information Systems Security Policy and revisiting our tools to improve our efficiency and resilience.

Bernard Giry, Executive Vice President of Digital Transformation at Ile-de-France Region

JobRad Leasing ensures sustainable business growth through a successful financing transaction

JobRad Leasing GmbH was seeking a strategic and sustainable refinancing tool to support the planned long-term growth of their leasing business. By leveraging BearingPoint’s Securitization as a Service solution, the German company benefits from enhanced data management and reporting capabilities, resulting in increased efficiency, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Working with BearingPoint on our first securitization transaction has been a very positive experience for JobRad Leasing GmbH. With BearingPoint’s solution, we were able to significantly simplify and streamline our processes and data management to meet our capital markets reporting requirements. As a result, we have been able to further broaden our refinancing base - bringing us one step closer to our goal of putting people on JobRad.

Benjamin Kräutter, Team Leader Treasury at JobRad

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Kao USA enhances logistics with warehouse consolidation and optimal SAP usage

Kao USA aimed to improve its logistics services within the Americas region through centralizing warehouse operations for both wholesale and salon deliveries.

By managing its logistics from a single distribution center using SAP, Kao achieves strategic rationalization, gaining control across inventory and optimizing costs.

Working with BearingPoint was a fantastic experience. Their team wasn’t just highly skilled—they truly cared about our success, working so closely with us that they felt like part of our own KAO team. They delivered on time, on budget, and with exceptional technical expertise. BearingPoint’s culture of collaboration and customer focus sets them apart—we couldn’t have asked for a better partner!

Christoph Schorn, Associate Director of Logistics at KAO USA Inc.

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KWS uses the SAP Treasury Management System to optimize its global financial operations

By implementing a centralized treasury platform, KWS gained full visibility and control of its liquidity, cash and treasury operations. The company can now rely on consistent data-driven insights to manage strategic and operational actions effectively.
 

The Treasury department is a dynamic area in which continuous improvement is crucial. I am passionate about working with my team to constantly drive our treasury department forward. Thanks to the Treasury Management System, we have reached a major milestone in terms of compliance, reporting, risk management and transparency. In addition to the Treasury department, various other departments benefit from the implementation. By using S/4 Hana, the KWS Treasury team is future-proofed for the coming years.

Christian Dahlke, Lead of Expert Hub Treasury and Insurance at KWS

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MAHLE enhances operational efficiency by harmonizing processes with SAP S/4HANA

MAHLE embarked on the implementation of a ‘digital backbone’ for its overall processes to increase efficiency across all of its business units. Partnering with BearingPoint on the MORE project, MAHLE successfully deployed SAP S/4HANA across more than 200 locations. This strategic shift has resulted in a streamlined IT landscape, increased productivity and realtime insights for the company.
 

The S/4 transformation as a greenfield is one of the most important strategic enablers for MAHLE, which we are successfully implementing with our partner BearingPoint. The current success is characterized by the fact that we act as a team, because if you stand together and work closely together, you can achieve anything.

Markus Bentele, Vice President, Information Technology at MAHLE

A streamlined, modernized digital ecosystem for McDonald’s France

Its long-lasting, trusted partnership with BearingPoint has allowed McDonald’s France to enhance its digital ecosystem by securing a dynamic digital roadmap, maximizing budgets, and aligning with premier technology partners. Along the way, they have streamlined contract management, refined governance frameworks, and modernized both their technical and functional architectures. This collaboration also supports key strategic pivots: from adopting a new home-delivery partner and integrating reusable dishware in their restaurants to automating customer claims with generative AI.
 

Working with BearingPoint has fundamentally transformed our approach to digital innovation. Their expert guidance and agile methods have not only optimized our operations but empowered us to embrace disruptive technologies. With BearingPoint’s support, we are confidently ensuring that McDonald’s France remains at the forefront of quick-service restaurant experiences.

Yann Calvados, Director, Digital, Continuous Deployment & Testing at McDonald’s France

Exploring nature with a tap in an innovative app

The Ministry for Environment, Energy and Climate Protection of Lower Saxony introduced a new mobile app, bringing comprehensive environmental information directly to users’ devices. Citizens can now easily access data on topics such as flora and fauna, social impacts, and climate change, and can also contribute their own images and help shape a better future for the planet.

An exciting project implemented through innovative and trusting collaboration, marked by committed stakeholders and outstanding results.

Dirk Weber, Project Lead at UmweltNAVI

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Médecins Sans Frontières is committed to a sustainable future, by using CSRD as a lever for genuine transformation

In July 2024, Médecins Sans Frontières Netherlands (MSF-NL) made a strategic decision to take the first steps toward compliance with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). BearingPoint performed a double materiality assessment during a pro bono project, using feedback from all MSF-NL stakeholders on preidentified issues that the organization may face. The analysis has enabled MSF to identify specific material issues that must be resolved in gathering the necessary information to draft its first sustainability report. This report will serve as a valuable tool to be shared with stakeholders, demonstrating MSF’s efforts to reduce its societal and environmental impact, while reinforcing trust with its partners and donors.

As an NGO, our objectives are determined by impact rather than revenue, which changes BearingPoint’s approach. The firm was able to understand this change in direction quite quickly and adapt its approach to an organization like ours.

Thijs van Buuren, Controller at Médecins Sans Frontières

O’Brien Fine Foods accelerates growth and productivity with IFS Cloud

Arcwide and IFS assisted O’Brien Fine Foods, an Irish cooked meats producer, in implementing IFS Cloud, resulting in reduced complexity and cost for its business. Since the partnership began last year, the company has already achieved a significant increase in operational productivity, cut waste, and benefited from real-time data insights and decision-making.

The company consolidated 30 disparate platforms into a single solution, simplifying the technology environment and enhancing functionality to drive productivity and efficiency. Stock management has improved, and management reporting has been streamlined, leading to greater efficiencies across the supply chain. The composable nature of IFS Cloud enables O’Brien Fine Foods to integrate other parts of the business in the future, to scale efficiencies and reap the benefit of having a single source of data truth across the entire organization.

IFS and Arcwide are true partners who understand our business and what we are seeking to achieve. The impact has been enormous with value already being experienced, and we’re only just beginning to realize the full potential of IFS Cloud.

John O’Brien, CEO at O’Brien Fine Foods

From spreadsheets to cloudbased solutions: proTechnicale redesigns its student application journey

proTechnicale wanted to improve the candidate selection process for its educational programs by transitioning from labor-intensive manual methods to a more automated process. With BearingPoint’s help, the organization successfully implemented Salesforce, resulting in significant efficiencies throughout the entire educational journey.
 

Implementing Salesforce has been a gamechanger for proTechnicale, allowing us to streamline our participant management from the very first contact to full enrollment. BearingPoint not only initiated and implemented this transformation but also empowered our team through training and guidance. It has been an incredibly fruitful and inspiring journey, and we are deeply grateful for their expertise and support.

Friederike Fechner, Managing Director at SOPHIA.T gGmbH

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Raiffeisen-Leasing successfully secures funding transaction with BearingPoint’s Securitization as a Service

As part of its groupwide funding strategy, Raiffeisen-Leasing revisited global securitization markets through the ROOF 2024 deal, marking its third ABS offering. Addressing extensive investor transparency needs, and adhering to European Securitization Regulation, Raiffeisen-Leasing relied on BearingPoint for data management and reporting to stakeholders, achieving enhanced efficacy, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

We are very satisfied with the exceptional services provided by BearingPoint in managing our reporting requirements for our assetbacked securities transaction. Our successful collaboration over the years has secured Raiffeisen-Leasing’s strong position in the leasing industry.

Alexander Schmidecker, CEO at RaiffeisenLeasing

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SCOR elevates reporting with innovative cloud-based data visualization tool

BearingPoint helped SCOR transition from an on-premises system to a private Tableau Cloud, a powerful online data visualization and analysis tool. The shift transformed SCOR's reporting process, allowing the company to serve its clients more effectively. The reinsurer benefits from consistent data, comprehensive documentation of all KPIs and calculations, and faster report creation with real-time updates. By utilizing a global template for all client reporting dashboards, the company has streamlined its operations, thus reducing the effort required to maintain and customize specific reporting requirements. Additionally, SCOR has harmonized its data organization, ensuring information is well-structured and easily accessible, and facilitating smooth and efficient client onboarding.

The advanced AI-driven capabilities embedded in Tableau Cloud provide SCOR with enhanced reporting insights, such as comprehensive descriptions of data sources, workbooks, tables, and charts. Data-driven decisions are enabled by personalized and contextual analytics integrated within workflows. The generative AI capabilities also give SCOR a competitive edge, positioning the company as a leading innovator in the insurance industry.

Saint-Gobain Building Distribution France (SGBD France) launches its selection of more sustainable products, ’AGIR’

SGBD France is Saint-Gobain Group’s building materials distribution subsidiary, including POINT.P, CEDEO, La Plateforme du Bâtiment and Dispano banners. With its AGIR product selection, SGBD France’s business units highlight products that meet criteria for environmental footprint and impact on users’ and end-users’ health, safety and comfort.

I Care by BearingPoint participated in developing the methodology and creating the most relevant selection criteria by product typology, as well as in data collection and analysis. Together, we involved our marketing teams and suppliers to arrive at the first selection published in the 2024 catalogs. This was an important milestone toward sustainable construction, as it enabled us to enlighten our clients on more sustainable products and embark suppliers on improving the environmental and sanitary footprint of their products.

Alice Sorasio, CSR Director at Saint-Gobain Building Distribution France

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Stedin accelerates the energy transition with pitstops

The energy transition presents a range of challenges for Stedin's Asset Management (AM) department. The grid operator must modernize and expand the electricity network in South Holland, Zeeland, and Utrecht in the coming years to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy. BearingPoint supported Stedin in defining the vision for its Asset Management System (AMS) and designing its Asset Management target operating model (TOM). Through a transformative approach using pitstops, which are intensive and targeted workshop sessions, various teams within and outside of AM collaboratively developed a future proof Asset Management framework and related Operating Model focused on transparency and cooperation. With the new way of working, the company has overcome the silo mentality within the asset management department, thus increasing efficiency and transparency. As a result, Stedin has taken on the challenge of future-proofing its grid network management.

BearingPoint proved to be a valuable and reliable partner in the process of transforming the Asset Management department. They provided expert advice on Asset Management topics and organizational blueprint, facilitated and guided strategic workshops in a co-creative and inspiring way. The consultants were sensitive to client’s needs, directive when required, flexible and adaptive when needed

Jan van Oorschot, Director Asset Management at Stedin

Enhancing Systra’s digital integration with IFS Cloud

Systra, one of the world’s leading engineering groups specialized in public transport and mobility solutions, has been using the IFS solution for around ten years, mainly in finance and project management. Arcwide is redesigning the IFS solution to improve operational processes, ensure maximum value to the business while adhering closely to the standard and better integrate it into Systra’s application ecosystem. Currently, Arcwide is assisting Systra in designing their target solution through an iterative design phase that includes three prototype versions.

M&A transaction for Viridium with a major consortium of top-tier insurers and asset managers

BearingPoint has been instrumental in assisting Viridium Group, a premier European life insurance consolidator, through its acquisition by a top-tier consortium that includes Allianz, BlackRock, T&D Holdings, Hannover Re, and Generali Financial Holdings.

The team at BearingPoint provided critical sell-side support in Operations and People  Management, leading the development of the Operations and People Factbook, which ensured a seamless sales process.