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

The status of e-invoicing: close-up on Poland and Romania

From 2028, e-invoicing will be compulsory for cross-border B2B transactions within the EU. A growing number of EU countries are preparing for the shift, introducing country-specific B2B e-invoicing obligations. In Belgium, 1 January 2026 will be D-Day. What about other European member states? If you’re doing business with Poland or Romania, the shift is imminent. This blog will tell you everything you need to know about these obligations, and about how delaware can guide you through this transition. read more

How data-driven sustainability can boost business value (and how to get there)

More than 9 out of 10 respondents in a recent McKinsey study confirm that ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) topics are on their corporate agenda. Still, when trying to integrate sustainability into the fabric of their organization, many are struggling with data collection and governance. “However, data is an enabler to achieve ESG targets and even create business value,” says Sven Arnauts, data and AI expert at delaware. So, how can businesses mature their sustainability data capabilities? How can delaware help organizations organizations to drive value from it? We sat down with Sven and our sustainability lead David Swillen to understand. read more

Generative AI, one year after ChatGPT: first reflection, then activation

When OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, virtually the entire planet started realizing – almost overnight – the power of generative AI (GenAI): content creation based on large language models. Ever since, organizations have been exploring its potential for their own operations – and how to handle it responsibly. To help them maximize that opportunity, delaware has stepped up its GenAI investments and offering. read more

Connected Cost Management: how to leverage technology to reduce costs and grow faster

According to Gartner, both tech and growth are top strategic business priorities for both CFOs and CEOs in 2023. But during periods of economic uncertainty, many companies choose to minimize their activities in order to reduce costs. A few others view such a period as the ideal moment to reinforce their strategic footholds. The question arises: how can my company fund its growth while simultaneously reducing its cost base? delaware offers an approach that enables such a seemingly challenging path: Connected Cost Management (CCM). read more