Market Research For Our Clients

STATE-OF-INDUSTRY RESEARCH

Conduct North American Survey of Manufacturing & High Tech Companies Survey every other year on the even-numbered years. The focus is consistently on processes, practices, tools, and metrics used in R&D and Product Development. Research is utilized for the delivery of consulting services and is packaged for sale on the company website.

STATE-OF-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

Researched the state-of-technology of the Office Automation market across the top 15 suppliers of office automation technologies. Prepared a 65 page summary report.

Developed a position paper on the ability of non-computer systems companies to develop and bring application software products and technologies to market that were originally developed for internal use. Research covered manufacturing, distribution, retail, and financial service industries. Prepared a 100 page summary report.

Analyzed the enterprise-level corporate communications marketplace and developed a position paper on future directions and developments to assist medium and large corporations in planning for inter-site communications. Prepared a 130 page report.

Researched the state-of-capabilities for the use of CAD/CAE, Manufacturing-CIM, Quality, and Business Systems in the electronic connector industry for the top ten US companies.

MARKET, SEGMENT & PRODUCT RESEARCH

Researched the size of the "Level 5 Molded Thumbscrew Market" in the United States. Level 5 fasteners are the fasteners which are used to fasten a connector/cable into a computer or other peripheral device. Developed a profile of all fastener alternatives across the various cable types and the typical mix. Projected the most likely fastener switching/substitution scenarios. Developed sales and marketing strategy document to address the market.

Researched seven markets which use contract die-cutting manufacturing services. Estimated the in-house and contract-services markets separately to project the total market size. Calculated the national, and focused regional, market sizes to meet unique client needs. Conducted telemarketing efforts in the new markets to generate sales leads. Developed sales and marketing strategy document to address the multiple markets.

BENCHMARKING

Perform benchmarking activities related to processes, practices, tools, and metrics used by R&D, Product Development, and Manufacturing. Benchmarking assistance approaches range from arms-length introduction of benchmarking partners to fully facilitating the benchmarking process and documenting the results.

Primary Research for GGI