📊 GAP analysis with Selmo Experts

As-is/to-be analysis, GAP assessment and transformation plan for [Customer Name]

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🗓️ Project details

• Report date: [Date]

• Prepared by: [Consulting team]

• Project start: [Start date]

• Project duration: [Duration]

• Participating teams: [List of teams]

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🔍 Overview

This procedure documents the structured execution of a GAP analysis with Selmo Experts. The aim is to capture the current situation (AS-IS), define the target states (TO-BE), assess the gaps (GAPs) and formulate a concrete transformation plan including preparation of a proof of concept (POC) or prototype.

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1. 🧩 AS-IS analysis

1.1 Process description

• Current processes: Description of the existing automation workflows including diagrams and process steps.

• Technologies used: Overview of currently deployed systems, platforms and tools.

• Performance indicators (KPIs): Current metrics such as cycle time, downtime, error rate, etc.

1.2 Technology assessment

• System architecture: Representation of the existing structure of software and hardware.

• Technical challenges: Documentation of current bottlenecks and limitations (e.g. missing integration, maintainability).

1.3 Function description

• Functional requirements: What tasks should the system perform?

• System functions: Which functions are currently available?

• User requirements: What do operators, maintainers or IT expect from the automation?

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2. 🎯 TO-BE definition

2.1 Process description

• Future processes: Description of the desired workflows with a focus on determinism, transparency and HMI guidance.

• Expected improvements: Goals such as increasing throughput, reducing errors, lowering setup times.

2.2 Technology assessment

• Target architecture: Definition of the intended structure with platform engineering, digital twin, etc.

• Target technologies: Which tools, control systems, models or interfaces are required?

• Innovative solutions: Use of Selmo methodology, model-based control, bit-control, PTF model.

2.3 Function description

• Future requirements: Which logical and technical functions are required for the TO-BE process?

• Planned system functions: Which states, transitions and automatic modes need to be supported?

• User expectations: How should the new system be operable, maintainable and traceable?

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3. ⚖️ GAP analysis

3.1 Identified gaps

• Process gaps: Differences in workflows, logic or state management between AS-IS and TO-BE.

• Technology gaps: Missing infrastructure, tools or data models.

• Functional gaps: Missing control logic, diagnostics, interlocks, safety functions.

3.2 GAP assessment

• Impact: Which business risks, losses or inefficiencies arise from the gaps?

• Prioritization: Assessment by criticality and implementation potential (e.g. A – high, B – medium, C – low).

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4. 🛠️ Action plan

4.1 Concrete measures

• Process optimization: Implementation of standardized, deterministic workflows (e.g. with Selmo sequences).

• Technology upgrades: Introduction of modern control systems, Selmo Studio, central diagnostic functions.

• Functional extensions: Integration of Bit-Control, CMZ, MXIC, Sequence Cross etc.

4.2 Responsibilities & resources

• Role allocation: Who takes which sub-tasks (internal / Selmo / external partners)?

• Resource requirements: Time, personnel, training, technology, budget.

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5. 🚀 Transformation plan

5.1 Schedule & milestones

• Project timeline: Roadmap from pilot through implementation to operation.

• Key milestones: Analysis completed, POC validated, target architecture established, commissioning performed.

5.2 Target agreement

• SMART goals: Example: "Reduction of downtime by 25% by Q2/2025."

• Success criteria: Which metrics or evidence show that the transformation was successful?

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6. 🧪 Preparation for POC / prototype

6.1 POC goals and scope

• Objective: What should be achieved or validated with the POC?

• Scope: Which processes, functions or line sections are affected?

6.2 Prototype development

• Prototype description: Description of the planned demonstrator with sequence model and functional units.

• Development plan: Steps from design, implementation, testing to handover.

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7. ✅ Conclusion & next steps

7.1 Summary

• Findings: Which structural, technological and functional GAPs exist?

• Recommendations: Which measures should be implemented short-term, medium-term and strategically?

7.2 Next steps

• Start implementation: Carry out the first measures (e.g. modeling an example sequence).

• Set up monitoring: Establish KPIs and checklists to track the transformation.

• Establish feedback loops: Review rounds, lessons learned, continuous model maintenance.

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With this standardized GAP analysis we ensure that technical implementation and automation are no longer left to chance — but are planned in a structured, model-based and secure way. Selmo delivers the model, the method — and the standard for modern machine logic.