Operations Integration

Altair HyperWorks and Siemens NX overlap in 3 structural simulation domains: topology optimization, crash simulation, and fatigue analysis. Both teams are actively investing in the same capabilities, resulting in an estimated $28M/year in duplicated R&D spend. Customer confusion is already emerging — 3 enterprise accounts have asked Siemens account teams which product to use. Recommend a joint product council decision within 30 days to resolve overlap and consolidate roadmaps.

Supply chain integration is at 48% with 1,240 Altair supplier contracts still requiring re-novation to Siemens procurement terms. Of these, 187 are single-source suppliers with no Siemens equivalent — creating concentration risk. FusionForce has identified $42M in procurement savings available through volume consolidation once re-novation is complete. Recommend prioritising the top 50 suppliers by spend value for immediate action.