A legacy program without structure, engagement, or measurable outcomes
Thyssenkrupp had an idea program running for over 25 years — but without centralization, governance, or visibility.
The company struggled with engagement and communication, and had difficulty translating employee contributions into business value.
Industry: Metallurgy & Automotive
Module used: Idea Program
Employees involved (South America): 4,000+
✔ 1,700+ ideas submitted
✔ 68% engagement rate
✔ USD 53,000 in ROI
✔ 533 employees awarded
Turning experience into performance — with AEVO Innovate
With AEVO, Thyssenkrupp restructured its idea program to boost participation and streamline execution.
Full centralization of idea management on a single platform
Training and support for program leaders to increase participation
Gamification and AI to drive engagement and idea quality
Organized idea workflows
Simple suggestions implemented by employees themselves
Complex ideas reviewed and scaled when applicable
Smart detection of similar ideas across plants
Real-time dashboards to track engagement, impact, and ROI
Selection of AEVO after evaluating 15 other providers
From disconnected effort to real innovation performance
✔ 1,700+ ideas submitted in one year
✔ 68% employee engagement
✔ USD 53,000 in financial returns from implemented ideas
✔ 533 employees recognized for their contributions
✔ Nearly 4x growth in idea volume compared to previous years
“Since we partnered with AEVO and launched our idea platform, we’ve nearly quadrupled the number of ideas across the company.”
See how AEVO helps large organizations reinvent innovation from the inside out.