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"The strategic acquisition strengthens Siemens Advanta's professional services, combining deep domain expertise with data-led cost and supply chain transformation."

In a significant move to bolster its digital transformation capabilities, Siemens Advanta, the professional services and consulting arm of Siemens, has officially welcomed Vendigital into its fold.


This strategic acquisition brings Vendigital, a leading UK-based management consultancy renowned for its expertise in data-led cost transformation, into a global powerhouse. The move is set to create a formidable new force in industrial consulting, blending Siemens' deep engineering and technology background with Vendigital's proven success in procurement, supply chain optimisation, and operating strategy.


What This Means for Clients

For current and future clients, this integration signals a major enhancement in service offerings. Vendigital's specialised skills will be integrated into Siemens Advanta's existing portfolio, creating a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for businesses navigating complex digital and operational challenges.


Clients can now expect:


  • Holistic Transformation: A one-stop shop for both strategic digital transformation (the "what" and "why") and data-driven operational implementation (the "how").
  • Deep Data Expertise: Vendigital’s proprietary digital platform and data-led methodologies will be scaled globally, offering powerful insights into cost and value engineering, procurement, and supply chain management.
  • Enhanced UK & Global Footprint: The acquisition significantly expands Siemens Advanta's presence in the UK, providing clients with a stronger local team backed by Siemens' global network of over 10,000 experts.


From the Leadership


Top executives from both companies have expressed their enthusiasm for the new partnership, highlighting the complementary nature of their services.

"We are excited to welcome Vendigital to our growing Siemens Advanta business," said Aymeric Sarrazin, CEO of Siemens Advanta. "By combining our expertise and capabilities, we can provide even more value to our clients along their value chain, while fostering our business at scale in the UK."

The move is seen as a powerful accelerator for Vendigital, providing a global platform for its specialised services.

Roy Williams, CEO of Vendigital, shared this optimism: "We are delighted to be part of Siemens Advanta and are excited at the prospect of leading in the UK market as part of this very strong global brand. This will accelerate our growth, enhance the services we provide to clients and provide excellent career opportunities for our employees.”

The Future: A New Standard in Industrial Consulting

This union is more than just an acquisition; it's a strategic alignment of two leaders in their respective fields. Siemens Advanta has built its reputation on guiding industrial companies through their digital transformation journeys. Vendigital brings a sharp, data-driven focus on cost and efficiency that delivers measurable, bottom-line results.

Together, they are perfectly positioned to address the market's most pressing needs: building resilient supply chains, optimising operational costs, and leveraging digital technology to create sustainable, long-term value.


As part of Siemens Advanta, the Vendigital team will continue its mission, now amplified by the global reach, technology stack, and deep industrial DNA of Siemens.





A Deeper Look: The Services Vendigital Brings to Siemens Advanta


To understand the full impact of this acquisition, it’s essential to look at the specialised services that Vendigital has mastered. The team’s core focus is on data-led accelerated cost transformation, delivering measurable and sustainable savings by focusing on four key areas:


  • Cost & Value Engineering: This goes beyond simple cost-cutting. The Vendigital team uses sophisticated techniques like should-cost modelling to determine the true, bottom-up cost of a product or service. They also conduct make-versus-buy analysis to identify strategic opportunities and analyse product design to engineer out unnecessary costs while preserving value.
  • Procurement Excellence: Vendigital helps clients transform their procurement functions from a simple purchasing department into a strategic, data-driven value driver. This includes strategic sourcing, third-party cost reduction, and improving processes to unlock hidden margins.
  • Supply Chain Optimisation: In an era of constant disruption, Vendigital’s expertise is critical. The team analyses end-to-end supply chains to identify inefficiencies, reduce risk, and build greater resilience, ensuring clients can deliver on their promises.
  • Operating Strategy: This service bridges the gap between high-level strategy and on-the-ground execution. The team works to align a company’s operational footprint, processes, and capabilities with its overarching business goals, ensuring the entire operation is fit for purpose and primed for growth.
  • By integrating these proven, high-impact services, Siemens Advanta can now offer an unparalleled end-to-end service that drives not only digital innovation but also tangible, bottom-line financial improvement.