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IPG PARTNERS GROUP is an international transformation and innovation consultancy helping organizations INNOVATE, PERFORM and GROW. With our TWIN Transformation approach, we connect digitalization and sustainability with business model innovation, operating model and process transformation, procurement & supply chain excellence, and people & capability development. Through our Innovative Partners.World and Cross Innovation approach, we provide access to leading expertise, technologies and implementation capabilities worldwide – turning transformation ambition into measurable business impact.

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IPG AI-Platform

CXO QUESTION

How do we make better transformation decisions — faster and with less risk?

Digital transformation rarely fails because companies lack ideas or technologies. The real challenge is to focus, prioritize and select the solutions that create measurable value.

The IPG AI-platform helps management answer where to focus, what to prioritize, which tools to select and how to turn opportunities into impact.

IPG AI PLATFORM

AI-powered Innovation & Transformation Solutions

The IPG AI-platform combines an AI-powered Explorer with IPG expert knowledge and hands-on transformation services.

It helps organizations move from strategic ambition to prioritized use cases, best-fit technologies and measurable business outcomes — faster, more structured and with clear ownership.

3-LEVEL TRANSFORMATION MODEL

One platform. Three levels of transformation.

IPG connects all three — with technology where it accelerates decisions, expert knowledge where context matters, and transformation services where change must happen.

Innovate Explore what could create new value. DISCOVER · IMAGINE · VALIDATE Grow Scale what works and anchor capability. SCALE · EMBED · SUSTAIN Perform Turn priorities into measurable results. FOCUS · IMPLEMENT · DELIVER Business Transformation Services Expert Knowledge AI Platform Powered by
How it works

From strategic ambition to prioritized use cases, best-fit technologies and measurable innovation and transformation outcomes.

Digital and Sustainable Transformation—Analyze, Prioritize, and Implement Smartly.

A structured journey from ambition and hotspots to implementation and value realization.

 

AI-powered Explorer + Expert Knowledge + Business Transformation Services

Ambition & Hotspots

Define strategic goals, maturity level, and areas of action in a structured manner.

Use Case Intelligence

Discover AI use cases; evaluate business requirements and benefits.

ToolMaps & Best-Fit

Systematically compare suitable IT/AI solutions and providers.

IPG AI-platform – powered by CIN
Explorer
Discover. Analyze. Connect.
Trends
1'238
Technologies
856
Ideas
642
Use Cases
421
Projects
298
Partners
327
Companies
1'156
Challenges
184
Current Topics All Types
Sustainable Manufacturing
Industrial Automation
Energy Transition
Artificial Intelligence
Explorer – Platform View (Illustration)

Roadmap & Business Case

Prioritize use cases, quantify business value, and develop the digital roadmap.

Transformation & Performance

Support implementation, governance, the operating model, change, and skill development—and measure impact.

AI-Agents • Knowledge Packages • Use-Case- & Tool-Libraries • Scoring & Dashboards • Swiss-hosted SaaS
IPG AI PLATFORM & SERVICES

From Intelligence to Transformation

We combine market and technology intelligence with AI use cases, best-fit solutions, and measurable implementation.

01

Research & Technology
Scouting

Identify relevant technologies, markets, and solution providers early on.

We identify digital and sustainable innovations, AI opportunities, and market trends that are directly relevant to your business.

Core Services
  • AI & Technology Scouting
  • Trend Radar
  • ToolMap & Solution Market Intelligence
  • Provider & Partner Scouting
  • Best Practices & Benchmarking
  • Regulatory & Sustainability Intelligence
Result
Transparent market and technology options as the basis for strategic decisions.
02

AI Use Case Discovery
& Design

Turning challenges into concrete digital use cases and requirements.

We translate ambition and hotspots into prioritized use cases, functional requirements, and realistic value potential.

Core Services
  • Ambition & Hotspot Assessment
  • AI Use Case Discovery Workshops
  • Use Case & Requirements Profiling
  • Process & Data Opportunity Mapping
  • Value & Readiness Assessment
  • Use Case Prioritization
Result
Evaluated use cases with clear requirements, potential benefits, and implementation prospects.
03

Best-Fit & Portfolio
Decisions

Choose the right initiatives, tools, and providers based on facts.

We combine IPG ToolMaps, evaluation methodologies, and economic efficiency to make well-informed investment decisions.

Core Services
  • Tool & Provider Best-Fit Matching
  • Digital Portfolio Prioritization
  • Functional & Non-Functional Assessment
  • Business Cases & ROI Evaluation
  • PoC & Vendor Evaluation
  • Digital Roadmap & Investment Planning
Result
Robust shortlists, business cases, and a prioritized transformation roadmap.
04

Transformation &
Performance

Successfully implement, embed, and scale digital and sustainable solutions.

We support companies from strategy through organization and skills to sustainable performance.

Core Services
  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • Target Operating Model & Governance
  • Implementation & Change Enablement
  • Skill-Up Academy & Coaching
  • Supplier Engagement & Adoption
  • Performance Tracking & Value Realization
Result
Effectively implemented transformation with measurable benefits and enhanced capabilities.
IPG Services

Typical IPG Business Transformation Services

Digital and Sustainable Transformation.

 

01

AI & Technology Scouting

Identify AI technologies and digital innovations for procurement and SCM at an early stage.

02

Market & Competitive Intelligence

Systematically evaluate market trends, best practices, and regulatory developments.

03

Tool & Provider Scouting

Identify digital solutions, technology providers, and potential partners.

04

Ambition & Hotspot Assessment

Identify digital goals, process weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.

05

AI Use Case Discovery

Derive specific AI and digital use cases based on pain points and business objectives.

06

Requirements & Readiness Profiling

Conduct a structured assessment of requirements, available data, benefits, and feasibility.

07

Tool & Provider Best-Fit Matching

Align use cases with appropriate IT/AI tools and solution providers.

08

Use Case & Portfolio Prioritization

Prioritize initiatives based on value contribution, strategic relevance, and feasibility.

09

Business Case & Digital Roadmap

Translate ROI, PoC results, and investments into a robust roadmap.

10

Target Operating Model & Governance

Design the target organization, roles, processes, and governance models for digital procurement.

11

Change, Skills & Adoption

Empower employees, support change, and embed new solutions.

12

Performance & Value Realization

Transparently track KPIs, implementation success, and realized transformation benefits.

HOW IPG AI Platform CREATES VALUE

From opportunity to impact — with greater speed, transparency and confidence.

Six value levers translate digital intelligence into better transformation outcomes.

Identify the right opportunities

AI-supported assessments, market intelligence and use-case libraries identify where digital technologies create value.

Focus investment

Evaluate use cases by business value, complexity, strategic fit, readiness and risk.

Find best-fitting solutions

Connect business requirements with suitable technologies, AI tools and solution providers.

Improve decisions

Dashboards, scorecards and AI-supported analysis create transparency across initiatives and investments.

Accelerate implementation

Rapid prototyping, proof of concept, software engineering and integration turn concepts into working solutions.

Build internal capability

Teams learn to orchestrate transformation themselves instead of creating long-term consultant dependency.

Find the right AI opportunities. Make better decisions. Move faster.

Let’s explore how the IPG AI-platform can help your team prioritize high-value use cases, select the right solutions and translate AI potential into measurable results.

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