KPMG Alliances: Effectively implementing transformation together
Companies are investing in the cloud, data platforms, artificial intelligence, automation and modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) landscapes. However, the benefits only materialise when technology, processes, governance and staff work together. This is precisely where KPMG Alliances come into play: we combine our advisory, audit and sector expertise with the solutions offered by selected KPMG Alliance partners.
For you, this means: less friction between strategy and implementation, greater certainty in complex programmes and a clear understanding of regulatory, operational and technological requirements. We help you translate investments in technology into robust business processes, improved manageability and measurable added value.
KPMG alliances as a bridge between business and technology
Many transformation programmes do not fail because of the technology itself. The greater challenge often lies in reconciling requirements from business units, Information Technology (IT), Finance, Risk, Tax, Compliance and Management. KPMG Alliances create an integrated approach to this: We work together on the target state, process design, data model, controls and implementation.
Our experts bring experience from a range of industries and roles. This enables us to anticipate at an early stage which interdependencies will be relevant in a project. These include, for example, governance issues relating to cloud architectures, financial control requirements, cyber risks associated with connected platforms, and change management aspects of new ways of working.
Our promise: advice backed by the power to deliver
We do not merely support you in selecting and implementing technological solutions. It is crucial that the solution fits your business model, your organisation and your regulatory framework. That is why we at KPMG Allianz Partner do not view technology providers in isolation, but as part of a resilient transformation ecosystem.
This encompasses four service dimensions:
Strategy and vision: Together with you, we define the business contribution an Allianz solution is intended to make. In doing so, we take into account growth, efficiency, risk management, scalability and the requirements of your stakeholders.
Processes and operating model: We translate strategic objectives into concrete process and organisational models. This creates a clear framework for roles, responsibilities, control mechanisms and decision-making processes.
Data, Controls and Compliance: We assess what data is required, how it may be used and what control mechanisms are necessary. This step is essential for robust implementation, particularly for regulated organisations.
Implementation and empowerment: We support you from conception through to roll-out. In doing so, we ensure that new solutions work in day-to-day operations and are embraced by the business units.
Where KPMG Alliance partners create particular added value
KPMG Alliances are particularly relevant when transformation affects several areas of the business simultaneously. An ERP programme, for example, affects finance, procurement, production, reporting and tax. A cloud or data platform changes IT architecture, security concepts and decision-making processes. A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) transformation affects marketing, sales, service and the customer experience.
Our task is to highlight these interdependencies at an early stage. We bring together the business perspective of management, the requirements of the operational teams and the technical capabilities of KPMG’s alliance partners. This results in solutions that can not only be implemented, but also managed and further developed on an ongoing basis.
Working with KPMG: structured, experienced, adaptable
Every alliance only realises its full value in a specific practical context. That is why we start with the questions that are crucial for your business: What business objectives need to be achieved? What systems and processes are already in place? What risks need to be taken into account? Which regulatory requirements shape the implementation?
On this basis, we develop an approach tailored to your specific situation. We can provide targeted support, for example with a feasibility study or roadmap. However, we can also support larger transformation programmes, including design, implementation, testing, roll-out and stabilisation.
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