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What it is
SoftCoster(Numetrics) is McKinsey’s analytical solution to support software procurement optimization by utilizing 400 companies and 14,000 project data
Calculates should-cost
Builds a fact base and calculates what a product or service 'should-cost', assuming an efficient development process & team
Simulates trade-offs between resource/ schedule/ cost
Estimates the required resource, time, and cost based on requirements and constraints, enabling scenario simulations with trade offs
Benchmarks against competitors
Leverages industry data to assess competitiveness of supplier cost & productivity vs industry peer teams doing similar work
SoftCoster(Numetrics) is a powerful tool to support procurement optimization for:
- Application development and maintenance
- Embedded SW development
- Integration or configuration of 3rd-party package SW (e.g., SAP, salesforce, etc.)
SoftCoster(Numetrics) provides a rational and solid foundation for negotiations and cost improvement
Why use it
Software cost reduction
10–30%
cost reduction, while de-risking development and improving quality
Additional impacts
5–10%
time-to-market
60–90%
schedule slip reduction
20–40%
development capacity
How it works
SoftCoster(Numetrics) follows 4 steps to derive granular analytical output
Project size is estimated by calculating design/ development complexity based on complexity of requirements, architecture, coding, test and platform/ hardware
What the output looks like
Comparing supplier cost to the should cost can identify the size of savings
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Design complexity reduction simulation (e.g. modularity , code re-use) can provide potential impact
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Benchmarking team size against same level of complexity’s project identifies the oversized team projects
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Analyzing resource allocation for development phase reveals the opportunity to improve productivity across entire project
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Staffing analysis exposes differences in ramp-up and ramp-down
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Schedule Slip measures the delay launching new projects vs. the original plan
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Here are some client examples
Large scale digitization of government services
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German automotive OEM procuring infotainment system
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North American automotive OEM procuring ECU SW updates
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Global electronics manufacturer procuring IT projects
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IT System Integration and Software engineering service provider procuring development service
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By working with us, you will have access to
Experts
Our industry and functional experts will be on the ground where and when you need them.
Helpdesk
Our helpdesk will keep doors open and commit to addressing your concerns efficiently and effectively.
Training
We offer coaching and build capabilities for your teams to deliver sustained improvements.
Implementation
We partner with you and co-create a firm path to implementation as part of the project.