OUR SERVICES

Our Methodology and Analytic Tools

Leveraging customized market research, we connect unique combinations of analytical tools to build our strategic plans
Primary Research
  • Tailored, targeted interviews and surveys 
  • Site visits 
  • Focus Groups
Secondary Research
  • Proprietary technology data gathering tools 
  • Network of industry specific experts and organizations’ platforms 
  • Government Databases 
  • Industry associations, reports and studies
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Market Sizing

Industry and region-specific growth drivers, adoption rates of impactful factors per industry and region (e.g. policy, technology penetration, etc)
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Brand Positioning

Local perception of brand and CBA matrix of brand tier positioning x pricing analysis
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Organizational Structure Optimization

Team structures, resource allocation, and process flow across multi-functional and regional organizations
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Competitive Analysis

Analyze penetration rate, business model, sales growth strategy, pricing, organization structure, SWOT
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Localization

Business case and/or plan for localizing products (China) from a regulatory, customer, and financial perspective
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Supply Chain Assessment

Optimization of sourcing, manufacturing/production, and logistics global operations
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Policy Analysis

Identify policy impact by city, province, region, and/or national level and/or industry sectors to determine levers or risk assessment in market entry and growth potential
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Consumer Research

Determine consumer target segments and personas by demographic, lifestyle trends and customer behavior, purchasing journey
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Pricing Analysis

Price elasticity and sensitivity by sector per region, benchmark foreign and domestic peers’ pricing strategy, geographic price parity stress test 
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Commercial Due Diligence

Model targets’ business models, revenue and EBIT, market share, customer base, operationsCAGR and acquisition/merger ROI
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Marketing Evaluation

Determine right mix of assets per medium/platform, timelines, KPIs efficacy and ROI.  A/B testing of campaign concepts to target demographic (see consumer research)
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Local Partner Search

Optimal business structure identification and local partner search (JV, licensing, manufacturing and/or distribution/marketing)

Industries We Cover

Automotive

Chemical

Consumer Electronics

Fashion and Accessories

Food and Beverage

Healthcare

Hospitality

Insurance

Private Equity

Technology

Our Previous Clients

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