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Services - Foundations for digital business models and the use of AI

Dategro supports industrial companies and investors in setting up IT, data, and processes in such a way that your company

  • operates economically
  • is audit- and integration-ready
  • and can scale digital business models and AI applications on a stable foundation.

 

Our services are divided into two tracks:

  • Track A: Operational & Digital Foundations for Industrial Companies
  • Track B: M&A and Post-Merger Integration in the IT and Data Environment

Track A - Operational & Digital Foundations

S1 IT & Digital Readiness Assessment – A Data-Driven Foundation for Your Investments

Purpose

With the IT & Digital Readiness Assessment, you gain a clear, objective evaluation of your processes, IT, and data maturity in just 4 weeks. This provides a solid, data-backed foundation for risk-minimized investments in digitalization and AI—ensuring your strategy is built on facts, not assumptions. 

When the service makes sense 

  • You are planning significant investments in IT, digitalization, or AI and need confidence that your existing infrastructure can support them. 
  • You sense inefficiencies, risks, or bottlenecks but lack the data to pinpoint them this assessment gives you the facts to act decisively. 
  • You need a robust decision-making basis for board meetings, budget discussions, or strategic planning. 

How we deliver 

  • Clarity on maturity: We analyze your core processes, IT architecture, and data flows to identify critical gaps and opportunities. 
  • Prioritized action plan: You receive a clear assessment of which issues are urgent and which are secondary—so you can focus resources where they matter most. 
  • Roadmap for impact: With a 90-day quick-win plan and a 12-month roadmap, you implement changes that deliver measurable results fast. 

Typical input

  • Organizational structure
  • Rough process overviews
  • List of systems and tools
  • Existing certificates
  • Sample reports and KPIs as well as known issues

Output for you

  • Readiness Scorecard
  • Gap list with priorities
  • 90-day quick win plan
  • 12-month roadmap

S2 Process Excellence Audit - Stability and Efficiency from Inquiry to Delivery

Purpose

With the Process Excellence Audit, you make your processes more stable, streamlined, and error-resistant in 6-8 weeks. Reduce coordination overhead, eliminate rework, and establish clear responsibilities so your value chain runs smoothly and predictably. 

When the service makes sense

  • Your teams lose time due to constant coordination this audit reveals where processes can be optimized for greater efficiency. 
  • Rework and delays are costing you money and customer trust we identify root causes and provide clear solutions for faster, higher-quality outcomes. 
  • Responsibilities are unclear or create friction you gain transparent roles and governance to improve collaboration. 

How we deliver

  • Transparency on bottlenecks: We analyze your value streams to show where rework occurs and which processes offer the greatest leverage. 
  • Clear priorities: You receive an assessment of the most critical bottlenecks and a roadmap to address them systematically. 
  • Actionable solutions: With redesigned target processes and governance frameworks, we lay the foundation for stable, error-free operations and implement quick wins for immediate impact. 

Typical input

  • Current process descriptions or sketches
  • Production and quality metrics
  • Rework and scrap data
  • Planning documents

Output for you

  • Target process diagrams
  • Catalog of measures
  • KPI set, e.g., throughput time, adherence to deadlines, scrap
  • Meeting and review routines

S3 IT & Application Consolidation Program - A Lean, Cost-Effective IT Landscape

Purpose

With the IT & Application Consolidation Program, you create an integrated, manageable, and cost-efficient IT landscape in 8-12 weeks. Reduce system sprawl, eliminate media breaks, and lower IT costs so your technology supports your business goals instead of holding them back. 

When the service makes sense

  • Your IT landscape is cluttered with isolated systems and Excel-based workarounds this audit identifies redundancies and consolidation opportunities. 
  • Media breaks between planning, production, quality, and controlling create inefficiencies we design seamless integration to reduce cycle times and errors. 
  • Unclear system ownership and rising IT costs strain your budget you gain a governance framework and roadmap to cut costs and improve transparency. 

How we deliver

  • Full IT transparency: We create a complete inventory of your applications, showing which systems are used, which drive costs, and which pose risks. 
  • Clear keep/replace/retire decisions: You receive a structured evaluation to determine which applications are strategically essential and which can be phased out. 
  • Future-proof architecture: With a minimal, scalable target architecture and governance framework, we establish a secure, cost-efficient IT foundation. 

Typical input

  • List of all applications
  • Rough interface overview
  • License and cost information
  • IT organizational chart
  • Known IT pain points

Output for you

  • Current application map
  • Target architecture
  • Consolidation roadmap
  • Integration blueprint
  • Governance framework with roles and rules

S4 Data Foundation & Traceability - A Reliable Data Base for Quality, Production, and Reporting

Purpose

With the Data Foundation & Traceability Program, you establish a robust, consistent data foundation in 10-12 weeks. Eliminate inconsistencies, automate compliance, and integrate distributed data so quality, production, and reporting are built on a secure, traceable base. 

When the service makes sense

  • Your master data is inconsistent or redundant this audit identifies gaps and creates a unified data foundation for reliable decisions. 
  • Compliance checks and documentation are manual and time-consuming we automate processes to save time and reduce errors. 
  • Data is scattered across multiple systems, making it hard to access you gain an integrated data model that ensures transparency and traceability. 

How we deliver

  • Clear data overview: We analyze your key data objects to identify inconsistencies and determine which data is strategically critical. 
  • Pragmatic data model: You receive a tailored, implementable data model that optimally supports your business processes. 
  • Ownership and governance: With clear data ownership structures and governance rules, we establish a foundation for sustainable data quality and compliance. 

Typical input

  • Examples of master data, e.g., materials, articles, customers, suppliers
  • Examples of production and quality data
  • Extracts from ERP, PLM, MES

Output for you

  • Data model
  • RACI for data
  • Data quality score as a baseline
  • Action plan for improvement
  • Traceability concept

S5 Performance Cockpit & KPI Management – Metrics That Drive Action

Purpose

With the Performance Cockpit & KPI Management program, you make your metrics actionable  not just reportable in 8–10 weeks. Standardize KPIs, automate reporting, and build trust in your data so production, quality, and delivery performance are not just measured but actively improved. 

When the service makes sense

  • Your KPIs are defined inconsistently, leading to debates we establish clear, binding definitions that apply across all departments. 
  • Reports are created manually in Excel and prone to errors we automate data collection and delivery to save time and improve accuracy. 
  • Your teams don’t trust the numbers or don’t know how to act on them you gain clear action signals and review routines to accelerate decision-making. 

How we deliver 

  • Standardized KPIs: We unify your KPI definitions to create a common basis across all departments so everyone uses the same metrics. 
  • Automated data integration: You gain seamless integration of relevant data sources, eliminating manual work and enabling real-time transparency. 
  • Action-oriented dashboards: With clear, visual dashboards, we make your metrics tangible and highlight where immediate action is needed. 
  • Steerable review routines: We establish regular review processes to ensure your metrics are not just reported but actively used for management. 

Typical input

  • Existing KPI lists and reports
  • Example evaluations
  • Management targets
  • Overview of data sources

Output for you

  • KPI dictionary
  • Management cockpit, for example in Power BI
  • Review structure
  • Documented target and alarm values

S6 AI Readiness & Use Case Roadmap – AI Where It Really Works

Purpose

With the AI Readiness & Use Case Roadmap, you deploy AI where it delivers real impact in 6-8 weeks. Avoid costly missteps, prioritize the right use cases, and establish a clear foundation for your AI strategy so your investments deliver measurable results. 

When the service makes sense

  • Your organization is highly interested in AI but lacks clear priorities we evaluate your ideas and identify the use cases with the greatest business impact. 
  • You have many AI ideas but don’t know if your data and processes are ready this assessment checks feasibility and highlights gaps that need to be closed first. 
  • You’re unsure if your organization is ready for AI you receive a clear maturity assessment and a roadmap to proceed strategically. 

How we deliver 

  • Clarity on use cases: We collect and evaluate your AI ideas to show which projects promise the greatest benefit. 
  • Maturity check: You receive a detailed analysis of your data and process landscape so you know where you stand and what’s still missing. 
  • Prioritized roadmap: With a clear benefit and feasibility assessment, we create an actionable roadmap to structure and accelerate your AI initiatives. 
  • AI governance: We establish clear responsibilities and frameworks to ensure your AI projects are implemented sustainably and compliantly. 

Typical input

  • List of existing ideas and use cases
  • Rough overview of available data sources
  • Strategy and target vision documents
  • IT and data map

Output for you

  • AI readiness assessment
  • Use case portfolio with prioritization
  • Roadmap
  • Governance and role model for AI

S7 Evidence Pack & Capability Profile – Make Your Improvements Visible and Compelling

Purpose

With the Evidence Pack & Capability Profile, you make your improvements clear, concise, and fact-based for internal and external stakeholders in 4–6 weeks. Create a compelling foundation for customers, partners, and auditors so your initiatives are not just implemented but recognized and leveraged. 

When the service makes sense

  • You’ve implemented many initiatives, but the results are hard to communicate we distill your successes into a clear, compelling narrative. 
  • Customers, partners, or auditors demand proof of your progress you receive a fact-based capability profile that demonstrates your strengths and improvements. 
  • Your internal and external stakeholders need transparency about your capabilities we create a unified communication base that builds trust and credibility. 

How We Deliver 

  • Distillation of your successes: We analyze your process, IT, and data improvements and present them in a concise, fact-based format. 
  • Compelling metrics: You receive clear, meaningful KPIs that make your progress measurable and understandable. 
  • Capability profile: With a structured capability profile, we create a visual and content-based foundation that clearly communicates your strengths and improvements. 
  • Integration with strategy: We link your successes to your strategic goals and vision to create a consistent and compelling story. 

Typical input

  • Results from relevant projects
  • Key performance indicator trends
  • Sample reports
  • Process and system overviews
  • Existing presentations and documents

Output for you

  • Short profile of one to two pages
  • Detailed evidence pack
  • Documents for customers, audits, and management meetings

S8 Data Integration & Automation – Seamless Data Exchange Without Manual Work

Purpose

With Data Integration & Automation, you establish automated, error-free data exchange between your systems in 8–12 weeks. Eliminate manual exports, imports, and transformations so your processes become faster, more reliable, and scalable. 

When the service makes sense

  • Your systems need to exchange data but lack clean interfaces we create a solution that eliminates media breaks and errors. 
  • Your status quo involves manual file exports, imports, and transformations automation saves time, reduces errors, and speeds up your processes. 
  • Errors and media breaks slow down your operations and reporting you gain a stable, integrated data foundation for real-time transparency and decision-making. 

How we deliver 

  • Interface analysis: We evaluate your existing interfaces and identify gaps that lead to errors and inefficiencies. 
  • Automated solution: You receive a tailored concept and implementation of a solution that enables seamless, error-free data exchange between your systems. 
  • Data cleansing & migration: If needed, we cleanse and migrate your data to create a consistent foundation for integration. 
  • Quick wins: With a phased implementation, we deliver immediate results that demonstrate impact and improve your processes sustainably. 

Typical input

  • List of applications and systems involved
  • Description of current data exchange
  • Known workarounds and problems

Output for you

  • Data exchange concepts
  • Implemented data integration
  • Documented migration and cleansing results

S9 Digital Capability Coaching – Empower Your Teams for IT, Data, and Transformation

Purpose

With Digital Capability Coaching, you systematically strengthen your teams’ skills in IT, data, and leadership in 6–12 weeks. Close skill gaps, accelerate transformation, and foster a culture that actively drives change. 

When the service makes sense

  • A skills shortage is holding back your data-driven roles and projects we develop targeted training to quickly and sustainably empower your teams. 
  • Your transformation requires new skills in IT, data, and leadership we support your employees and leaders to successfully implement change. 
  • Your organization needs methodological support to master change we create structures that make learning and adaptation routine. 

How we deliver 

  • Customized training concepts: We develop practical training programs tailored to your challenges and goals. 
  • Team empowerment: Through targeted coaching and training, we strengthen your employees’ and leaders’ competencies in IT, data, and change management. 
  • Methodological support: We guide your change processes with clear structures and methods to ensure sustainable success. 
  • Visible progress: With regular feedback loops and adjustments, we ensure your teams grow continuously and your transformation succeeds. 

Typical input

  • Target roles and required skills
  • Existing profiles and team structures
  • Transformation and digitization goals

Output for you

  • Training plan
  • Empowered employees who take on tasks independently
  • Strengthened leadership for transformation and change

Track B - M&A and post merger integration (IT & data)

M1 IT & Data Due Diligence – Identify Risks and Integration Effort Before the Deal

Purpose

With IT & Data Due Diligence, you identify and assess IT and data risks as well as integration effort in 4–6 weeks. Avoid hidden costs, uncover critical dependencies, and create a solid foundation for your acquisition or integration planning. 

When the service makes sense

  • You are planning an acquisition or pursuing a buy-and-build strategy this due diligence provides clarity on the target company’s IT and data landscape. 
  • You lack transparency into the target’s systems, data, and hidden IT costs we uncover risks, technical debt, and dependencies that could jeopardize your investment. 
  • You need a reliable assessment of integration effort so you know what challenges lie ahead and how to address them. 

How we deliver 

  • Comprehensive analysis: We examine the target’s IT and application landscape, identify technical debt, and assess critical dependencies. 
  • Data maturity check: You receive a detailed evaluation of the target’s data quality, structure, and governance. 
  • Integration scenarios: We assess potential integration approaches and outline the effort and risks associated with each. 
  • Decision-making foundation: With a clear risk and effort assessment, we provide the basis for a well-informed acquisition or integration decision. 

Typical Input

  • Information memorandum
  • Access to the targets IT and system overviews
  • Organizational charts
  • rough process descriptions
  • initial costs and license data

Output for you

  • DD Report
  • Risk and Opportunities Overview
  • Integration options with significant effort
  • Recommendations on synergy levers

M2 100-Day IT & Data Integration Plan – Immediate Clarity After Closing

Purpose

With the 100-Day IT & Data Integration Plan, you gain a robust roadmap for IT and data integration immediately after closing. Ensure transparency, prioritize actions, and keep your integration on track without delays or unnecessary risks. 

When the service makes sense

  • The acquisition is imminent or has just been completed this plan provides immediate orientation and actionability. 
  • The integration involves multiple locations, business units, or systems we create a clear structure to reduce complexity and capture synergies. 
  • You need a fast but well-founded roadmap so your IT and data integration stays on course from day one. 

How we deliver 

  • Target architecture definition: We develop a clear IT target architecture that reflects your integration goals and requirements. 
  • Prioritized integration steps: You receive a roadmap with the most critical actions for the first 100 days so you achieve early wins quickly. 
  • Data harmonization & KPI alignment: We plan the unification of your data and metrics to enable consistent management. 
  • Implementation support: With a clear plan and regular reviews, we ensure your integration stays on schedule and meets your objectives. 

Typical Input

  • Purchase and Deal Hypotheses
  • existing IT and process documentation of Buyer and Target
  • System and data overviews
  • strategic goals

Output for you

  • 100-day plan with milestones
  • Target architecture sketch
  • Overview of quick wins compared to later topics
  • Reporting framework for management

M3 IT & Application Consolidation Program – A Unified IT and Data Base Across All Units

Purpose

With the IT & Application Consolidation Program, you create a unified, scalable IT and data foundation across all business units and locations in 12–18 months. Reduce complexity, lower costs, and establish the basis for efficient reporting and management without silos or media breaks. 

When the service makes sense 

  • Your organization consists of multiple business units or locations with their own systems the consolidation creates a unified, manageable IT landscape. 
  • Heterogeneous processes and systems hinder collaboration we harmonize your workflows and establish clear standards. 
  • Reporting and management are cumbersome and error-prone a unified data foundation enables transparent, reliable metrics and decisions. 

How we deliver 

  • Consolidation plan for core systems: We develop a detailed roadmap to unify your system landscape and eliminate redundancies. 
  • Target process definition: You receive standardized processes that apply across all units and improve collaboration. 
  • Data and KPI harmonization: We create a unified data foundation and align your metrics to enable consistent reporting and management. 
  • Implementation support: With a phased rollout and regular reviews, we ensure your consolidation is successful and sustainable. 

Typical Input

  • System and process landscapes of all units
  • existing projects
  • KPIs and reporting requirements
  • Infrastructure and license data

Output for you

  • Program plan typically lasts 12 to 36 months
  • Target process and system landscape
  • consolidated KPIs and data logic
  • Progress and risk reports

FAQ zu unseren Services

We work at the interface between these requirements and your processes, IT systems, and data structures. Detailed interpretation of the standards and certification remain the responsibility of specialists and auditors; we ensure that your organization can practically implement and demonstrate compliance.
No. In many cases, much can be achieved simply through better integration, clear governance, and well-structured data models. A system change is an option, but not the standard approach.
We work with a clear framework consisting of a target vision, standard KPIs, and architectural specifications, which is tested in pilot plants and then rolled out to other locations. Local characteristics are taken into account without losing sight of the overall picture.
Yes. Here we draw on the M&A track of your service catalog, in particular IT & Data Due Diligence and 100-day integration plans. These can be combined with the automotive-specific modules.
This depends on the initial situation and the chosen focus. Initial effects usually arise from improved transparency, clear KPI definitions, and simplified processes. Structural effects in OTD, PPM, or complaint handling follow in subsequent stages.

We involve both sides from the outset, work with a clear vision, and use key performance indicators and data models as a common language. This creates a framework that reflects both local realities and central management requirements.

If you would like to find out which services from the Dategro portfolio have the greatest impact on your situation, we can start with a short, structured initial consultation.

 

In this conversation, we will clarify your goals, your starting point, and whether a readiness check, a concrete performance cockpit, a data foundation, or an M&A case is the most sensible approach for you.

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Dategro partners with deal teams to conduct targeted technical due diligence that identifies hidden IT risks, quantifies their impact on valuation, and creates clear remediation roadmaps—all within standard deal timelines.

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