Strategy and Insights

Trend watching & ideation

"Trendwatching & ideation are about translating consumer trends on the horizon into useful concepts that you can implement today to close the gap with tomorrow."

We monitor the market and make a realistic prediction of the future. You could say that we translate 'the day after tomorrow' into 'today and tomorrow'.

our Strategy Service team has the deep knowledge required to help you define your strategy, underpin it with sound theory and enrich it with data insights - we are also committed to guiding you along your strategic execution journey; in other words, we ensure that your strategy progresses beyond good intentions and delivers strong results

Corporate strategy

"Corporate strategy is about installing a continuous process to create value from a shared vision – one that’s not only embedded in the minds of your people, but also in their hearts."

Are you aspiring to grow into a strategy-focused organization? Sharpen your focus and mobilize your people.

customer stories

New business models

"New business models don’t simply address unmet market needs better; they offer an accelerated go-to-market approach through the adoption of innovative technologies. After all, creating value for new or existing customers is what makes companies successful."

Is your current business model at the end of its life? Do you want to generate new market potential? Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Engagement strategy

"Engagement strategy is about stipulating how to deal with your customers in the broadest sense of the word. This includes gathering insights via journeys & moments and applying your strategy by installing a better omni-channel experience and effective digital marketing."

What is the right moment to interact with your customers and what is the value of a touchpoint for your business? Discover the strength of a customer engagement strategy.

Data strategy

"A well-founded data strategy allows companies to clarify the use of data across the organization and indicates how to realize competitive advantages with data. Once the data strategy is in place, you can convert your data into useful analytics "

Data is widely available within companies, but only 5% of them use that data to improve their decision-making. What about yours? Get useful insights now!

Technology and tooling

"Technology and tooling enable you to validate your existing IT architecture and then review it in relation to your organization’s vision. To what extent does your IT support your future organization and what needs to be done to reach the next level?"

Efficient data streams throughout your end-to-end processes are essential for a customer-oriented strategy. But do you have the right IT technology and tools? Get inspired!

blog

Fifty delaware customers moved to SAP S/4HANA and changed for the better

2023 marks the 20th anniversary of delaware  but is also the year in which we reached a whopping amount of fifty successful SAP S/4HANA  implementations around the globe. Various delaware entities helped fifty customers with international footprint move to SAP S/4HANA and permanently changed for the better. How do they look back on their S/4MOVE journey and how are they reaping the first benefits? read more

ABB x delaware: when IT met OT

A key error in any Industry 4.0 transformation is approaching it from a purely technological angle. But, despite our insistence on the importance of people and business strategy, technology does play a major role at some point – and the sooner you get the three aligned, the better. For a recent project at Umicore PMR, we teamed up with ABB Robotics to translate spotted opportunities on the work floor into concrete technological solutions – right from the start. read more

Overcoming the industry 4.0 impasse

Numerous businesses have embraced advanced robotics, AI, IoT, digital twins and other enabling technologies, but many are somewhat underwhelmed by the results. Why is the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies on productivity and value so slow to materialize? And what can forward-thinking manufacturers do to truly reap the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Alexander Naessens, Industry 4.0 researcher at delaware, takes a closer look at the so-called “Industry 4.0 impasse” and proposes a way forward for manufacturers. read more

Why HR plays a pivotal role in the #futureofwork

While strolling through Vlerick and Hudson’s HR Barometer 2022, two conclusions caught our attention. On the bright side, priorities for 2023 include engagement and wellbeing, next to recruitment & selection. A positive trend, as an increased focus on engagement and wellbeing is one of the keys to realize a shift towards sustainable productivity. Over the past years, people have grown tired of hustle culture and fast-paced work environments. By investing more in engagement and wellbeing programs, organizations will be better equipped to have their employees work at their best without taking everything out of them. Win-win. read more