ADI Analytics supported a diversified industrial major in shaping its digital strategy for the oil and gas refining sector.
The client
A diversified industrial company building digital solutions for the refining industry.
The situation
The client needed insights into customer needs, digital opportunity areas, and prioritization strategies to guide its refining-focused digital initiatives.
ADI’s contributions
Voice-of-customer research
Surveyed refiners and reviewed business processes to identify key industry needs and areas for digital transformation.
Process and workflow analysis
Identified over 40 opportunities for digital optimization and developed criteria to evaluate and rank them based on market potential and customer value.
Opportunity prioritization
Shortlisted 16 high-impact digital initiatives after a rigorous assessment of business processes and equipment that could benefit from digital transformation.
M&A support
Provided insights on potential digital initiatives for refining operations that could be pursued through mergers or acquisitions to enhance capabilities.
Executive alignment
Formulated actionable digital strategies for the refining sector, presenting findings to the client’s leadership to influence ongoing and future strategies.
Key outcomes
- ADI’s work equipped the client with a prioritized roadmap of digital initiatives, helping shape strategic investments in refining-focused digital offerings.
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