Our Approach

IC3 INNOVATION INSTIGATORS

Innovate with
clarity
certainty
confidence

Innovate with the clarity about where and how far you want to
go in the future. We support you with the overview, alignment and strategic direction.

Shape your future with the resulting certainty, that you are doing
the right thing and that you don't miss anything. We provide the methodologies toolbox, design and expert knowledge.

Now you can drive the change with confidence. Your innovation initiatives are achievable and will enable the desired impact. We assist you with tailored systematic innovation and derisking processes.

Innovation is so much more than the next big thing

INNOVATION TOPICS

Innovation goes beyond new products. It's about delivering real results: boosting productivity, cutting costs, and future-proofing your business. Our approach helps you achieve clarity, certainty, and confidence in your strategic innovation journey. We guide you to develop disruptive, breakthrough solutions that drive tangible value. Below are examples of how our clients reached their innovation targets and KPIs in key strategic areas

THE NEXT BIG THING

• Flexibility boost through the integration of state of the art production technology in traditional FMCG production lines
• Breakthrough in automotive welding process
• Targeted line extensions based on existing production capabilities in the food industry
• The most resources saving toilet on the planet
EFFICIENCY

• Drastic cycle time reduction and modularity increase in molding and bristling production
• Complete transformation of the way of working and related office layout for a wholesale business
• Drastic acceleration of employee onboarding process from month and weeks to days and hours
SUSTAINABILITY

• Cutting edge sustainable circular packaging in the beverage industry
• Paper pulping utilizing waste material barley staw
from beer production
• Complete production value chain deconstruction as
basis for net zero initatives in various industries
• 80% Net Zero Pipepline for a major CPG producer, beyond Lean + Six sigma
PRODUCTIVITY

• 30% CapEx and OpEx reduction for new production plants in the chemical industry
• 50% reduction for revision and maintenance time and cost for chemical plants
• 80% of projects in a 3-year pipeline with a targeted bottom line growth of 30mio/year for a major CPG producer
• Full automation of former manual installation of household appliance components
BRAND VALUE

• Direct translation of brand attributes into packaging designs and features for premium FMCG brands
• Increased consumer attractiveness of existing products while drastic reduction of manufacturing and handling cost
• Maximizing use of existing machine capabilities for creating new designs and features
FUTURE PROOFING

• Scenario plan for the “Future of money” with the
finance industry
• Innovation as driver for a common future during an
M&A process in the dairy industry
• Joint intervention plan for the entire oil industry
during the famous blowout scenario in Golf of Mexico

• ESG-driven innovation roadmap for a global consumer goods company, aligning product development with sustainability goals

Cutting edge and breakthrough references

A decade of cross-industry experience has led to hundreds of impactful innovations in efficiency, sustainability, and beyond. From processes to products, services to business models.

While many projects remain confidential, these selected references showcase new market value and contribute to strategic innovation goals.

Innovation Showcase

REFERENCES

Transforming beer waste into sustainable packaging solutions

We helped ABInBev's Packaging Innovation team turn beer production waste into eco-friendly packaging. This innovative solution enhanced brand value, reduced costs, and demonstrated circular economy principles in action
Next level flexibility and modularity for beverage packaging

We helped ABinBev to integrate state of the art technology into classic beverage packaging lines, permitting a new level of flexibility and modularity. Enabling their brands to create unique designs and features while translating brand attributes directly into packaging.
Rapid workspace transformation amid global crisis

We guided MAKRO Antwerp in reimagining their workspace during the pandemic. Using Accelerated Design Thinking, we helped reduce office space by 75% while enhancing efficiency and collaboration. The result: a flexible, resource-efficient workspace that balances remote and in-office work, fostering innovation and adaptability in the 'new normal'.
Pushing boundaries with the most water saving toilet

We supported Villeroy & Boch in a targeted effort to develop more sustainable products and solutions. One of the results was the development of the most resource-saving toilet on the planet: Omnia Green Gain

OUR APPROACH

A systematic approach for more clarity, certainty and confidence

Develop your individual approach to managing innovation, customized to your situation, industry, department and team. Pick and choose from our tool-box and vast experience, to support your innovation efforts and to deliver real results as a driver for your innovation culture.

1 | SEARCHFIELD MANAGEMENT

Keep an eye on the big picture and align efforts for comprehensive, strategic coverage
2 | DECONSTRUCTION

Make the most of what you have and create an overview of all resources available
3 | SYSTEMATIC IDEATION

Fast and targeted ideation for feasible, impactful solutions using proven innovation patterns
4 | CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Create results ready for implementation by selecting and solidifying ideas into holistic concepts.
5 | SOLUTIONING

Develop and solve strategic challenges by structured development and evaluation of potential solutions
6 | PRIORITIZED DE-RISKING

Innovate with certainty by aligning projects, improving metrics, and streamlining decisions

1 | SEARCHFIELD MANAGEMENT

Keep an eye on the big picture and align efforts for comprehensive, strategic coverage
2 | DECONSTRUCTION

Make the most of what you have and create an overview of all resources available
3 | SYSTEMATIC IDEATION

Fast and targeted ideation for feasible, impactful solutions using proven innovation patterns
4 | CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Create results ready for implementation by selecting and solidifying ideas into holistic concepts.
5 | SOLUTIONING

Develop and solve strategic challenges by structured development and evaluation of potential solutions
6 | PRIORITIZED DE-RISKING

Innovate with certainty by aligning projects, improving metrics, and streamlining decisions

Don’t take it from us

TESTIMONIALS

Our approach brings clarity – empowering teams and individuals to achieve breakthrough results and make meaningful contributions to their organization's growth and progress.

“It’s incredible to see how many of our ideas have actually become reality. It’s something I never imagined we would achieve.”

Caroline Rombaut // Head of People and Organizational Development at METRO
"Try to apply these disruptive methods to your innovations. They truly brought breakthroughs to us in our ABI world, and now we are seeing that in the marketplace with our consumers.“

Brad Weaver // Global Vice President of Commercial Innovation at ABInBev
“…What amazes me the most is how quickly I can utilize the right method to generate entirely new and viable solutions to a problem that has plagued me for years.”

Susanne Schlanstedt // Head of Digital Learning and People Analytics at METRO
"IC3 is truly a hidden gem when it comes to building new technology platforms and innovation value chains. Their exceptional skillset and extensive experience in systematic innovation across industries make them a highly valuable asset.”

Keenan Thompson // Global Director of Philip Morris International
“…It's crucial for me that methods not only prove effective in practice but are also grounded on a solid foundation. ADT has convinced me: the deliberate overcoming of mental fixations and blockages can unlock an endless range of possibilities for all of us.”

Franziska Dittrich // Systematic Coach and Trainer
“The value of what you have offered is immense. It goes beyond economic value. I may be a bit romantic, but I believe that the knowledge you shared combined with an orientation to grand challenges, can lead to big and good things.”

Federica Massa // eada, Barcelona - Professor of Strategy
“…and I still think ADT is awesome! :) “

Theodor Ladar // HR-Konzerncontrolling und Governance at Douglas