Testing Department Consolidation & Centre of Excellence
We guide organizations through the transition from fragmented, siloed testing teams to a unified Centre of Excellence (CoE). Our proven consolidation methodology reduces redundancy, increases efficiency, and establishes shared knowledge bases — delivering measurable improvements in test quality and cost reduction.
Current State
Decentralized departments with fragmented reporting lines, inconsistent processes, and limited scalability — leading to higher costs and quality gaps.
Target State: CoE
+20% efficiency increase, −20% cost reduction, higher quality output, knowledge transfer, and economies of scale through centralised testing management.
Inefficient test processes cost time, money, and quality. With sequa as your partner, you optimize your entire test infrastructure – from test strategy to tool selection. Our experts with over 25 years of experience in quality assurance analyze your existing processes, uncover weaknesses, and implement sustainable improvements that have a measurable impact on your software quality.
What Does Test Process Optimization Mean?
Test Process Optimization (TPO) refers to the systematic analysis, evaluation, and improvement of all activities related to software testing. The goal is to shorten test cycles, use resources more efficiently, and simultaneously increase the defect detection rate. We orient ourselves around internationally recognized frameworks such as TMMi (Test Maturity Model Integration) and ISTQB best practices.
Our Approach to Test Process Optimization
1. Process Analysis and Maturity Assessment
In the first step, our experts conduct a comprehensive as-is analysis of your current test processes. Using proven assessment methods, we determine the maturity level of your test organization and identify concrete optimization potential – from test planning and test design through to test automation and reporting.
2. Action Planning and Roadmap
Based on the analysis results, we work together with you to develop a prioritized improvement roadmap. We pay close attention to realistic feasibility during ongoing operations: quick wins are implemented immediately, while strategic measures are planned for the long term. Each measure is backed by clear KPIs and success criteria.
3. Implementation and Change Management
New processes often fail not because of the idea, but because of its implementation. We support you throughout the entire change process – from training your teams and introducing new tools to establishing quality gates and continuous improvement cycles.
4. Continuous Measurement and Improvement
Optimization is not a one-time project, but a continuous process. We establish a meaningful metrics system (test metrics) that gives you transparency at all times regarding test progress, defect trends, and quality development – and serves as the basis for further improvement cycles.
Focus Areas of Our Test Process Optimization
- Test Automation: Strategy, tool selection, and implementation of automation solutions
- Risk-Based Testing: Focus on test-critical areas to increase efficiency
- Shift-Left Testing: Early integration of quality assurance into the development process
- Agile QA Methods: Integration of quality assurance into Scrum and Kanban frameworks
- Tool Evaluation and Introduction: Selection and rollout of test management and automation tools
- Maturity Assessments: Structured evaluation of your test processes according to TMMi standards
Measurable Results Through Optimized Test Processes
Our clients in the DACH region regularly report, after a test process optimization with sequa, significantly shortened test cycles, reduced effort for regression testing, a higher defect detection rate in early development phases, and a significantly improved time-to-market. These results are no coincidence, but the outcome of structured methodology and years of project experience.
Have Your Test Processes Analyzed Now
Would you like to know where your test processes have optimization potential? Contact us for a free initial consultation. Our experts will show you in a no-obligation assessment which measures will have the greatest impact for you.