Case studies

A.T. Kearney works across industries with a variety of global companies to help them gain value through strategic information technology. The following examples illustrate some of our clients' successes and tangible benefits.

Application development & maintenance for consumer products company
In a large-scale effort to coordinate and consolidate its fragmented country-specific IT services, a global consumer products company created a new application development and maintenance model to realize annual run rate cost savings of $18 million plus significant service improvements... [more]

IT operational improvement and cost reduction for OEM
Europe’s leading automobile manufacturer achieved an 8 percent efficiency gain in IT maintenance and operation budget through optimization of operations, development, and IT-supplier management, and a new organization structure and focus on delivering competitive business value... [more]

Long-term IT strategy for bank’s core system renewal
A large Australian bank – suffering with a complex, outdated, costly core IT system – gained a comprehensive IT strategy and implementation roadmap for gradually renewing the legacy environment, which resulted in minimal disruption for customers and operations... [more]

Efficient organization and IT model for transforming propane leader
A large U.S. propane company generated $30 million in annualized cost savings within a payback period of less than 24 months by improving revenue and margins, and reducing costs and optimizing assets through a centralized organization and improved IT strategy and application... [more]

Comprehensive IT strategy for utility conglomerate
One of the largest private utility companies developed and implemented an integrated IT strategy, which turned IT from a hindrance to business growth into an asset, while delivering $400 million in savings... [more]

Growth assessment for gaming operator’s core strategic systems
After numerous acquisitions, a gaming operator’s core IT systems were inefficient and hindered growth – but by developing frameworks for assessing services and technical capabilities, the company was able to effectively evaluate and select solutions to meet both current requirements and future needs... [more]

IT strategy and application portfolio renewal for major auto manufacturer
A major automotive manufacturer increased their competitive position through an IT / business strategy and portfolio renewal program, with a blueprint and roadmap for delivering approximately $3 billion in cumulative benefits over the next five to seven years... [more]

Sustainable positioning for IT services unit of chemical company
A leading, global chemical company gained from the strategic re-positioning of their in-house IT service unit, with improved IT service, pricing, and efficiency to drive business units’ gains in significant top and bottom-line benefits... [more]

Integrated IT and business strategy for bank’s M&As
A regional Japanese bank developed a joint business / IT consolidation strategy to successfully compete against encroaching mega-banks, and saved $30 million in M&A costs... [more]