Optimal Customization: Leveraging Elite Business Understanding and Technical Capabilities to Unlock Operational Improvement
“TRAJECTORY AND WEST MONROE’S CONSULTANTS EARNED THE TRUST OF OUR STAKEHOLDERS VERY QUICKLY. THEY PICKED UP WHERE THE PREVIOUS FIRM LEFT OFF AND LEVERAGED AREAS THAT MET KNOX’S REQUIREMENTS TO MINIMIZE REWORK AND DELIVER COST SAVINGS.”
Director of IT
The Knox Company
About the Insight:
Niche businesses face a unique set of challenges. To optimize operational efficiency, they require tailored solutions catered to their specific needs.
According to studies, the more transformations a company takes, the greater its chances for success. But less than one-third of respondents in a McKinsey survey said their companies’ transformations were successful. Similarly, out of the 89% of board directors who reported having embedded digital in all of their business growth strategies, Gartner found that only 35% had achieved or were on track to achieving their digital transformation goals.
One-size-fits-all technology implementations fall short in addressing unique requirements, as they overlook the nuances that make each business distinct. By prioritizing customized solutions that are right-sized, organizations can harness the power of technology tailored specifically to their needs. This ensures the seamless integration of every aspect of their operations.
It is in this context that Trajectory’s approach to “optimal customization for unique businesses” becomes a game changer, paving the way for success in today’s competitive landscape.
About Trajectory
Trajectory is a digital transformation consulting group, dedicated to assisting Private Equity operating teams, Office of the CFO advisory groups, and portfolio companies’ executives in achieving operational excellence. Following a business-first solution agnostic approach, we assist with: Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence, Blueprinting, and Implementation of entire technology ecosystems including Salesforce, NetSuite, OpenAir, Shopify, Boomi, and GenAI.
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ALEX OLANO
Trajectory Group
CEO & Managing Partner
Throughout his 15-year career at Trajectory, Alex’s role has ranged from managing teams and projects to running the professional services organization, and mentoring Trajectory’s growing number of Consultants. Currently, he leads the Trajectory Team and invests his time ensuring Private Equity avoids key technology risks during their transactions. Alex understands technology is simply the means for achieving business goals. He has guided Trajectory’s organization to form its own version of Operational Improvement, which combines industry and business acumen with highly effective technology implementation capabilities. Prior to joining Trajectory Group, Alex spent 10 years in business consulting, systems advisory, and SAP implementations with IBM Global Services and Accenture.
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