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Developing future-oriented business models that are customer-centric and interconnected, with an emphasis on innovation and digitalization
Whether a corporation, a large enterprise, or an owner-managed company - all must face the "digital age" with its multifaceted challenges.
We specialize in making established business models fit for the future. By this, we mean initiating and consequently implementing customer-centric, interconnected, and sustainable business models. Our focus is on digitalization and innovation.
Successful Innovations
For us, a successful innovation is defined by two aspects:
- It presents novelty to the market and customer (or company & employees in the case of processes), and
- This is implemented in the market, accepted by customers and delivers economically measurable success.
On the one hand, this relates to the customer interface of products and services in the context of a more customer-centric and networked approach. On the other hand, it also relates to internal processes and organization in light of introducing digital innovations to boost efficiency and profitability. In order to implement innovation and digitalization projects, companies need new skills. Resources must be used efficiently and effectively in order to maximize the impact of innovation and create sustainable added value.
With our three core service areas in Digital Business & Innovation, we ensure holistic support from strategy development to successful implementation:
Our Services
Innovation is not a matter of chance, but the outcome of clear structures and dynamic processes. With 'CDO Advisory', we combine these elements to transform your company's portfolio in a targeted and effective way.
4C Study: The Evolving Role of the Chief Digital Officer
The Role of the Chief Digital Officer - Indispensable or Soon Redundant?
As digitalization progresses, the role of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) is being hotly debated across many industries. Some view it as crucial, while others consider it dispensable.
Our study, conducted in collaboration with ESB Reutlingen, explores potential future scenarios for the positioning of the Chief Digital Officer within companies. We have identified influencing factors and challenges, analyzed roles and responsibilities, derived future scenarios, and summarized these findings.
Cooperations
Digital City Munich
Since 2018, the 4C GROUP has been a member of the Digitale Stadt München e.V. association, a cross-industry network in the Munich area. Through various formats and events, the association offers its members a platform for regular exchange. As a member of the association, the 4C GROUP benefits from:
- Cross-industry discussions on current challenges in the digital transformation and member companies' approaches to solutions
- Access to knowledge and assessments of digital and innovative trends and developments from different perspectives
- Establishment and strengthening of internal and external industry partner relationships
In Focus
4C Study: Collaboration of Innovation Departments
Collaboration with Münster University of Applied Sciences on the following research question: How can a balance be achieved between the freedom and creativity of innovation departments and successful collaboration with specialist departments from the core business?
Thank you for understanding that we can currently only offer our studies in german. For more information feel free to contact us directly.
4C Case Study: The Digital Transformation through innovative Services
An insight into the digitization of a German retail bank involves the development and implementation of a Personal Finance Management application as well as the definition and anchoring of the business model.
4C Study: "Success Factors of Innovation Labs"
Initial observations and research from "lab practice" show that there are significant differences in key practices between innovation labs/digital hubs & co. The aim of the study was to work out which factors lead to increased chances of success in innovation labs.
Thank you for understanding that we can currently only offer our studies in german. For more information feel free to contact us directly.
4C Case Study: Agile Product Development
The Lean Service Creation approach to developing digital product ideas for a Pure Digital Player in the financial services industry - with structured creativity to innovative services.
4C Study: The CDO Role in Transition
The role of the Chief Digital Officer is being debated across various industries in line with advancing digitalization. We have inquired further.
Our Success Stories
Your Temporary Co-drivers
Relevant Articles
4C Talk: How bold ideas become measurable business success - redefining innovation management
How you can use APIs for your business model development
Consulting on business applications for SMEs
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Thank you for your trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
