Amid elevated expectations for generating returns from digital investments, AI has raised the stakes even higher. See how L.E.K. Consulting can help your company harness AI not only for efficiency but to create competitive advantage, grow shareholder value and build future-ready business models.
Boost your growth trajectory with the power of AI
Breakout value creation requires a comprehensive AI strategy supported by targeted investment and careful implementation. Three value creation levers — performance, competition and unique opportunities — showcase the versatile role AI can play in transforming challenges into strategic advantages. Together, these levers are key to determining how a company operates and wins along the AI integration journey.
Strategic value levers for AI success
- Performance
How AI increases efficiency, productivity, speed, etc. - Competition
How AI gives and takes away competitive advantage within markets and value chains - Unique opportunities
How AI unlocks new opportunities in line with a company’s unique assets and capabilities
Tackle the defining strategic challenge of our time
Different approaches lead to very different outcomes. Successful AI adoption can yield outsized gains. On the other hand, if an AI transformation fails (or is never undertaken at all), value destruction could be significant. This is the AI Delta: the difference in valuation impact between successful AI adoption and poor AI strategy and execution.
The AI Delta has important, even existential, implications for businesses. Those that successfully integrate AI stand to gain a significant edge, capturing market share and increasing enterprise value. Meanwhile, companies that delay AI adoption risk losing market share to more innovative competitors and missing out on new revenue streams enabled by AI technologies.
We’ll meet you where you are – and show you where your AI Strategy needs to go
L.E.K. helps organizations understand their AI Delta and what it takes to bridge it. Then we go beyond strategy to deliver AI solutions end to end, from planning to implementation and continuous optimization.
AI solution offerings
A new era of value creation is here
The AI revolution is upon us. If past disruptions — think World Wide Web, ecommerce and mobile apps — are any guide, delaying isn’t the safest choice. Seize the moment to reimagine your path to value creation with a strategy and approach that keeps you ahead of the curve.
Browse our client success stories
Explore these real-world examples of L.E.K.’s work helping clients succeed with enterprise AI.
Assessing the impact of Gen AI on legal services
A leading provider of legal, regulatory and business information sought to assess generative AI's impact on the legal market. Through workflow analysis and task categorization, we identified key opportunities for AI-driven disruption. We also developed a strategic roadmap, enabling the client to prioritize investments for future growth and market adaptation. 
Realizing a projected $350 million in annual cost savings
A leading North American engineering, procurement and construction firm aimed to become AI driven but struggled with fragmented data. L.E.K. redesigned the firm’s analytics model and data collection, aligning AI capabilities with strategic goals. The transformation roadmap projected over $350 million in annual cost savings by optimizing data and AI solutions, boosting profitability and growth. 
Using AI to embed new levels of automation and adaptability
A global agribusiness partnered with L.E.K. to enhance its supply chain through AI. After analyzing workflows, data and technology, we identified and prioritized over 20 improvement opportunities. We also provided our client with a comprehensive plan, including a three-year roadmap, to implement AI solutions and strengthen supply chain performance. 
Supporting an emerging biopharma to build out AI with confidence
A mid-sized biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines sought to expand its drug discovery efforts using AI. We assessed AI use cases across the value chain, creating a strategic roadmap with tactical initiatives. Our client gained a clear plan to secure leadership approval, enhancing its AI-driven drug discovery and growth potential.
Unearthing the monetization opportunity of AI in publishing
A global publishing company sought to explore monetization opportunities for AI using its content for large language model (LLM) training. L.E.K. analyzed LLM training dynamics and identified potential revenue models. Our client received a comprehensive monetization strategy, enabling them to capitalize on AI-driven opportunities and establish a foundation for industry-wide compensation for content used in AI training. 
