Consultancy

Feasibility studies identify the business potential of an automation project, the technical feasibility and the cost involved. Feasibility studies are an important first step in any process automation development process, a step that should never be missed.

Hint consultants can assist you in the analysis of system / software requirements and the resulting risks with a proper cost / benefit analysis. As each area has its own aspects, feasibility studies vary based on the system that has to be developed. Examples of Consultancy activities are:

Operational Improvement Studies
Operational improvement studies address the optimisation of production processes as well as logistic operations.

Architectural Design Studies
Architectural design studies determine the best hardware / software architecture to meet aspects such as safety, reliability, scalability, (cyber) security and maintainability.

Economic Feasibility Studies
Economic feasibility studies, conducted in the early phases of a project, help in making a cost / benefit analysis. This analysis can complement the organisation’s Business Case to justify a "go" or "no go" for a project.

Vendor Qualification, Bid Specification and Proposal Evaluation
RFQ documents specifying your requirements and fair vendor selection procedures are fundamental for a successful automation project.