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Rethinking Digital Transformation

TRUMPF's Technological Realignment

How TRUMPF Mastered Digital Transformation and Turned Complexity Into Opportunities

For the world's leading engineering company, TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, the move into the digital future was not only necessary, but also crucial for the company's further development. The digital transformation was not just about implementing new technologies – it was about reshaping the business model and securing TRUMPF's leadership in innovative products and services. 

In MHP, TRUMPF found a capable partner to support the transformation with strategic vision and technical expertise. Together they set themselves the goal of designing an IT infrastructure that would make a significant contribution to the company's future.

The Challenge: The Journey to Digital Clarity

Before partnering with MHP, TRUMPF faced several challenges: The existing IT and application landscape held potential for improving efficiency and driving innovation. Some in-house systems were complex and not optimally integrated, making efficient control difficult and leading to higher operational costs. A particular challenge was the limited visibility of applications used across different business units. Often, multiple software solutions being used for similar purposes, creating unnecessary effort and costs. This fragmentation not only hindered cost efficiency but also made key innovation processes more difficult. 

The lack of visibility across the global IT landscape also made it difficult to manage and execute projects efficiently. To meet the needs of a global business, a harmonized and transparent IT architecture had to be created, along with a reliable governance structure.

A New Foundation: With MHP Towards a Global IT Architecture

In MHP, TRUMPF found a partner who understood the challenges and derived customized solutions based on best practices. MHP contributed its extensive expertise in Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) and supported the implementation of SAP LeanIX as the central Enterprise Architecture Repository to make the IT landscape transparent and efficiently manageable.

By introducing a digital reference architecture, TRUMPF and MHP laid the foundation for a global IT structure that is not only efficient but also flexible. The two companies have developed a model that seamlessly integrates the diverse needs of business units worldwide. This promotes collaboration between IT and the business, unlocking new potential and enabling an agile, forward-looking way of working.

A key element of the collaboration was the introduction of an organizational  and governance structure, including various architectural committees. These committees allow the architecture teams to continuously exchange ideas, share best practices, discuss active architectural work in projects, and jointly refine the architecture strategy to ensure it is aligned with the IT strategy. 

Regular architecture townhall meetings and the creation of a global architecture community foster an open dialogue and ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals. This not only promotes knowledge sharing but also strengthens the sense of community between different departments and regions.

“By establishing a comprehensive Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) capability, we not only provided the client with a transparent IT landscape but, above all, sustainable business value. By defining clear roles, establishing robust structures, and integrating proven principles and best practices, we were able to optimally align strategic business goals with IT.”

Robin Felger

Responsible MHP project leader and enterprise architect

The Fruits of Transformation: Transparency, Cost Efficiency, and Increased Adaptability

The results of the collaboration speak for themselves: TRUMPF and MHP have made impressive strides, making the company more adaptable, transparent, and cost-effective. Here's a look at the remarkable numbers:

 

  • +1,700 applications identified worldwide at TRUMPF: Through a comprehensive inventory and clear governance structures, TRUMPF, in collaboration with MHP, identified over 1,700 applications globally and documented them in SAP LeanIX. This significantly increased transparency and enabled targeted management of the IT landscape at a global level.
  • 100% architecture coverage of projects: Established clear processes and architecture principles to ensure reuse of existing enterprise architecture components and compliance with standards.
  • ​​1 million EUR annual savings potential: The newly gained transparency of the global IT landscape and the clear allocation of responsibilities enabled TRUMPF to identify redundant solutions, and thus unlock recurring cost efficiencies.

Partnership at Eye Level: How MHP Shapes Success as a Strategic Consultant

A key success factor in this collaboration is the way MHP acts as a trusted advisor. Instead of providing short-term solutions, MHP works strategically with TRUMPF to achieve sustainable success. MHP not only helps with the introduction of new technologies but also supports TRUMPF in the development of a long-term IT strategy. 

As a partner of SAP LeanIX, MHP brings valuable expertise to the project and helps TRUMPF to make the best use of the tool for efficient management of the IT landscape.

“By identifying redundant solutions in our global application landscape, we enhance transparency and unlock untapped cost efficiencies. MHP provides proactive consulting that enables us to take a strategic, forward-thinking approach in IT.”

Thomas Speck

CIO TRUMPF

"I particularly appreciate the high flexibility of the MHP consultants in the project. Their external perspective allows us to look at existing challenges from new angles and develop innovative solutions. Additionally, we benefit from the valuable experiences the consultants have gained in other companies, which they successfully apply to our project."

Michael Rebstock

Lead Enterprise Architect TRUMPF

Together Into the Future: Laying the Foundation for a Successful Digital Era

The partnership between TRUMPF and MHP has always been more than just a project, it is a joint journey into the digital future. The close collaboration, mutual trust, and emotional connection make all the difference. With the newly implemented structures and strengthened IT architecture, TRUMPF is now in a position to react flexibly to future challenges and continuously drive innovation. This transformation will enable the company to maintain and further expand its leading position in the industry in the coming years.

This success story shows that digital transformation is much more than a technical challenge – it is, above all, a human and organizational challenge. TRUMPF and MHP are demonstrating how a close partnership can lead to extraordinary results while paving the way for a successful, future-proof architectural framework.

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