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𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: creating value fast with strategic reporting optimization 📊 At BrightWolves, we believe in delivering 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 by focusing on pragmatic use cases. So when a leading maritime storage company struggled under the weight of 150+ fragmented and incoherent reports, our team stepped in to help them cut through the clutter and create value fast 🚢 Through a targeted 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲, we registered three major wins: 🔄 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗜, while automating and streamlining workflows 📑 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, cutting the number of reports by 64% and ensuring data consistency 📝 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀, such as strengthening customer relationships This approach brought immediate clarity and saved significant time, turning a complex reporting structure into a powerful, efficient tool for better decision-making 💪 Curious how we achieve major wins for our clients? Check out the full story below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/enjQCmrE We are curious to learn your best practices when it comes to reporting ! 😊 How do you tackle reporting overload in your organization? Have you found strategies that bring value and clarity? — Let us know in the comments 😉 #DataStrategy #ReportingOptimization #OperationalEfficiency #PowerBI

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘆-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲? 🤔 This will be the topic of the 4th (and last 😥) installment of our 𝗯𝘂𝘆-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 ! In this paper, we uncover why buy-and-build remains a powerful strategy for creating value even with high-interest rates, although, a successful exit will require doubling down on organic value creation 🌱   Based on our learnings from previous M&A transactions, we outline 5 best practices to navigate this environment :   🔑 Develop a robust and deliverable synergy case   📊 Reassess the commercial drivers of add-on acquisitions   🛠 Implement a well-defined integration playbook to maximize value   💡 Prioritize cash maturity and unlock working capital   Read the full article 👇 and leave us your thoughts in the comments 😉 https://lnkd.in/emdj__UC Miguel ⛵ Van Damme Joris Vanthienen Marnik Willems Jean-Philippe Larmuseau #BuyAndBuild #MergersAndAcquisitions #Business

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌍 Join us for the BrightWolves' 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 as we dive into the art of communicating on sustainability within your organization! Connect with 50 sustainability leaders, gain exclusive insights into the best practices of your peers, and fuel your passion for driving change 💪 What’s in store: 🗂 𝗨𝗻𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 to give you the edge in building your sustainability strategy 🗣 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 by Francois Tasmowski, Unilever, and Jo Wuytack, Degroof Petercam, on impactful sustainability communication 🤝 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 over a vegan and vegetarian dinner Don’t miss your chance – 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗯𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳  👉 https://lnkd.in/ePrFy9D6 🗓️ When: November 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Where: BrightWolves, Culliganlaan 2C, Diegem 🏷️ Cost: Free of charge Join the conversation, connect with like-minded professionals, and drive the sustainability movement forward! 🌱 #BeyondConsulting #Sustainability #Networking

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽? On Wednesday, we were excited to welcome 30 guests from Belgian manufacturing companies! 🤖 We discussed together the benefits of digital technologies in manufacturing and the incumbent challenges of bringing them to the shopfloor. Three speakers shared very concrete use-cases on how data can be leveraged to improve day-to-day operations and unlocking sustainability in manufacturing plants: 🌐 Jeroen Coussement, from Factry, explained how to effectively set up scalable data platforms that enable manufacturers to become true data-driven organizations 📈 Mathieu Xhonneux, from BrightWolves, focused on change management with a practical methodology to implement data analytics on the shopfloor, step-by-step ⚡ Dominique Hamerlinck, from Alpro, shared insights on how they use live data from Elia to increase the use of renewable energy on-site, reduce energy costs and help balancing the grid Thank you again to all who attended—we hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did! We look forward to bringing together data & analytics in manufacturing plants all over Belgium in our future projects! #BeyondConsulting #DataAndAnalytics #Manufacturing

𝗕𝘂𝘆-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱: 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Today already marks the third week of our 𝗯𝘂𝘆-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 series! In this edition, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges of buy-and-build strategies: 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Successful buy-and-build isn't just about acquiring add-ons —it’s about how well you 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 to realize synergies and maximize value. In this whitepaper, we dive into: 🔑 Why having a dedicated integration team is crucial for success 📊 How to set clear integration plans that align with your growth strategy 🛠 The 6 key principles to follow to avoid common PMI pitfalls Download the whitepaper below to get insights on ensuring your strategy delivers maximum value at exit 📥👇 https://lnkd.in/exnBc5f9 Miguel ⛵ Van Damme Joris Vanthienen Marnik Willems Jean-Philippe Larmuseau #BuyAndBuild #MergersAndAcquisitions #PostMergerIntegration #Business

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐩! 🏆 ⏰     Hurry up if you want to join the BrightWolves Cup and get a unique chance to sharpen your consulting skills by cracking the case of our partner for this year's edition, Proximus Group!    Applications will be closing in 𝟯 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬, so if you want to secure one of the final spots, the time is now! ⏰    Are you a student who wants to 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 while tackling a 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 client project for one of Belgium's largest companies? Gather a team of 4 peers and join us to compete in this exciting 3-round case competition against teams from top universities and business schools!     All information can be found here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/ecBugbYG    See you then? 👀     #CaseCompetition #Consulting #Networking

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁, 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝟭/𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲?   🌟 We were thrilled to welcome over 40 attendees from across the Belgian Telecom & Media industry yesterday! It was an honor to have Bart Temmerman, Secretary General of the Department of Culture, Youth & Media at the Flemish Government, share his vision on the expansion of media beyond borders and emphasize the need for collaboration. Our own, Joris Vanthienen, shared the 10 key trends shaping the landscape towards 2030. The insights were grouped into four key themes: 🌍 𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 : the global order is shifting towards a more multipolar world. This requires local players to adapt and strengthen their position amidst growing international competition. 📺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀 : while video takes up an increasing amount of daily time, we see a decline in linear television and a rise in streaming services and social media. 💼 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 : local players face challenges with stagnating advertising revenues and streaming profitability. This calls for a clear focus on unique value propositions and strategic partnerships. 🤖 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲 :  technologies like AI offer staggering opportunities to optimize production and tailor content to consumers. This will help to stay relevant in a rapidly changing market. Thank you again to all who attended—we hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did! We look forward to shaping the future of TMT together ⏭ Proximus Group Telenet DIGI Mediahuis nv DPG Media België VRT Var Ads & Data Sabam MediaNet Vlaanderen vzw Dstny BE Studio 100 Benelux PMV #TelcoMedia #BuildingaMoreResilientFuture #BeyondConsulting

Our key learnings after supporting +55 M&A transactions since 2023 🤝     Welcome to the second post in our 𝗯𝘂𝘆-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! After diving into the differences between buy-and-build strategies in our first edition, we now take a closer look at 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁.   In this whitepaper, we discuss :   🔑𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. Industries ready for buy-and-build are often highly fragmented with a stable environment and limited risk of disruption. We've seen this work well in sectors like facility management and B2B IT consulting, where acquisitions are driven by opportunities to consolidate smaller, regional players.   🏗️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘆-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. Companies with scalable IT infrastructure, repeatable operational models, and strong cash flow are best positioned for success.    📊 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗱𝗱-𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Successful add-on acquisitions stick close to the core business to avoid risks of diluting focus and missing out on value.   These insights are based on BrightWolves’ experience in over 55 M&A transactions, helping investors avoid common pitfalls and maximize return on investment.   Interested in the art of buy-and-build? Download the whitepaper below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eWmMKD9v Stay tuned for the rest of the series - 3rd paper will drop next Tuesday! 😉   #BuyAndBuild #MergersAndAcquisitions #Strategy #Business

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 - a look back to our unique team building experience 🌲 As part of our latest 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩, we took some time to recharge in a rather unique way—through forest bathing. Immersing ourselves in the peaceful surroundings of the Belgian forest, we spent a few hours embracing the outdoors while learning all about nature's benefits 🎧 It was a powerful reminder of the importance of balance and mental well-being in our fast-paced consulting world. In addition to the forest bathing, our packed 2-days included: ✅ 𝐀𝐈 𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 - building practical solutions our clients can use tomorrow ✅ 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐤 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 - raising awareness and inspiring action on sustainability ✅ 𝐈𝐧-𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 - covering operational excellence, high-intensity projects, and the energy transition ✅ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 - reflecting on our purpose, refining our value proposition, and mapping out our ambitious goals for 2028 🎉 And most importantly some fun times with the team ! It was an amazing experience that brought us closer together and reinforced our commitment to building a more resilient future ⏯ Check out some highlights from our time in nature! 🌳 And thanks to Anthony Bal for guiding the activity 😉 #TeamBuilding #BuildingAMoreResilientFuture #BeyondConsulting

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐4 🏆    𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞? 🧐  The coolest case competition in Belgium returns this year for its fourth edition. The applications for the 2024 BrightWolves Cup 🏆 are officially open!     𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭?   An exciting 3-round case competition for teams of 4 students from Belgian top universities and business schools 👩🏻🎓 👨🏻🎓 We’ll invite you to come up with the most innovative solutions to today's business challenges. You can test your consulting skills in front of a real client. And finally, you'll be able to meet and network with Wolves, C-level executives & students over dinner.    𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲?  - Gather a group of 4 students in the final 2 years of their curriculum  - Pick an exciting team name  - Hurry to 👉  https://lnkd.in/ecBugbYG and send in your team's information    Who would you like to compete with? Tag them below! 👥   #CaseCompetition #BrightwolvesCup #Students #Consulting