How Coles Is Driving Digital Transformation with LeanIX and Kapish

In a recent video interview, Daniel Nicholson, Head of Technology, Architecture and Governance at Coles, sat down with SAP’s VP of Field Excellence, Gia Thi Nguyen and Kapish’s very own Craig Stanley, Head of Enterprise Architecture, to reflect on Coles’ evolving enterprise architecture journey and the pivotal role LeanIX and Kapish have played along the way.

“We can write a report now in about half an hour, but now [LeanIX] is pretty much an instantaneous self-service.”

-Daniel Nicholson, Coles Group

The Challenge: Simplifying Complexity at Scale

Coles is no stranger to scale. With over four million items in their configuration management database (CMDB), navigating this complex IT environment was no small task.

“Reduction of complexity is something I really like to see because I know we could go faster as an organisation if we decommissioned some of our legacy systems”

-Daniel Nicholson, Coles Group

LeanIX offered Coles a theoretical view of their architecture landscape, but the challenge was integrating real-time, accurate data to bring that picture to life.

Looking Ahead…

Looking ahead, Coles is poised to take significant strides in its digital transformation journey, with a strong focus on strategic goals and continuous innovation. The company plans to expand its use of LeanIX, leveraging the platform to support broader strategic initiatives and manage large-scale organisational change. This marks an exciting next phase in aligning enterprise architecture more closely with business outcomes.

Start Your LeanIX Journey with Kapish

Cole’s experience highlights how powerful enterprise architecture can be when it’s paired with the right tools and trusted guidance. Whether you’re just beginning your digital transformation or looking to streamline complexity within your current IT landscape, Kapish is here to help!