RENK — Rethinking defence and accelerating innovations
RENK — Rethinking defence and accelerating innovations



Growth and Business Building
Growth and Business Building
year
2024
2024
Customer
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For RENK, a globally leading supplier to the defence industry, we have developed a systematic strategy to scale defence innovations. The aim of the project is to maximise the readiness and efficiency of military systems through digital solutions such as predictive maintenance and logistics optimisation. In doing so, the highest safety standards are adhered to and ESG guidelines are clearly integrated to create sustainable, future-proof values.
For RENK, a globally leading supplier to the defence industry, we have developed a systematic strategy to scale defence innovations. The aim of the project is to maximise the readiness and efficiency of military systems through digital solutions such as predictive maintenance and logistics optimisation. In doing so, the highest safety standards are adhered to and ESG guidelines are clearly integrated to create sustainable, future-proof values.
50%
50%
potential reduction of unplanned downtime maintenance costs
25%
25%
potential reduction in maintenance costs, leading to a significant improvement in operational efficiency
potential reduction in maintenance costs, leading to a significant improvement in operational efficiency
125 billion €
125 billion €
Market potential of Digital Twin unlocked
Market potential of Digital Twin unlocked
The challenge
RENK faced the challenge of managing the increasing complexity of digital armament technologies while also considering strict regulatory requirements and geopolitical dependencies. To bring innovations into use more quickly, without compromising long-term partnerships and established industry processes, a focused strategy was developed that maximizes both efficiency and security.
RENK faced the challenge of managing the increasing complexity of digital armament technologies while also considering strict regulatory requirements and geopolitical dependencies. To bring innovations into use more quickly, without compromising long-term partnerships and established industry processes, a focused strategy was developed that maximizes both efficiency and security.


The solution
Together with RENK, we have developed a structured, multi-stage approach to identifying and implementing new business areas in the field of military mobility. The process included precise needs assessment, the development of use cases such as predictive maintenance, digital vehicle records, and KPI monitoring, as well as the selection of a specialized operational team. By combining industry experts, Bridgemaker operators, and RENK executives, a viable digital business model emerged that unlocks sustainable value potentials in new markets.
Together with RENK, we have developed a structured, multi-stage approach to identifying and implementing new business areas in the field of military mobility. The process included precise needs assessment, the development of use cases such as predictive maintenance, digital vehicle records, and KPI monitoring, as well as the selection of a specialized operational team. By combining industry experts, Bridgemaker operators, and RENK executives, a viable digital business model emerged that unlocks sustainable value potentials in new markets.





