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Quantifying ROI and Software Efficiency Gains Through Customer Validation

Client Context A leading global software provider sought to strengthen its sales and marketing narrative against a major competitor. The company needed more than internal claims. They required credible, customer-validated proof points that could demonstrate measurable efficiency gains and return on investment (ROI). These insights had to be compelling enough...

Market mapping and competitive benchmarking for AI-powered speaking assessment solutions

Client Context Our client, a global education technology company, sought to strengthen its position in the fast-growing AI-powered English language learning market. As AI-driven speech recognition and natural language processing (NLP) began reshaping how learners practice and receive feedback on speaking skills, the client aimed to understand the competitive landscape,...

AI strategy and product opportunity mapping in legal education and credentialing

Client Context Our client, a major player in legal education and credentialing, sought to understand the disruptive potential of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) across law schools and legal practice. With AI adoption accelerating among students, faculty, and firms, the client needed a comprehensive view of how GenAI is changing workflows,...

Automation-enabled supply chain strategies in industrial MRO distribution

Client Context Our client, a global industrial supply company, wanted to understand how major MRO distributors in Asia, specifically ERIKS and Fastenal, leveraged automation and digital transformation to capture market share. As customer expectations evolved toward faster fulfillment, reduced downtime, and data-driven procurement, the client sought insight into which automation...

Robotics-driven workforce readiness strategy for STEM and CTE education

Client Context Our client, a provider of hands-on learning tools for STEM and career and technical education (CTE) programs, sought to evaluate how robotics solutions are being deployed to prepare students for future workforce needs. With growing demand for skills in automation, mechatronics, and engineering support, robotics has become a...

Reshoring Strategy for Institutional Packaging Materials in North America

Client Context Amid escalating tariffs, unstable trade policy, and rising global freight costs, our client sought to reexamine its North American sourcing footprint for institutional packaging materials. Long reliant on offshore suppliers, particularly in Asia, the client needed to determine whether reshoring production to the U.S. could offer a...

Optimizing Asia Pacific supply chains to enable diversification beyond China

Client Context Our client, a multinational manufacturer with a global customer base, faced increasing risks from overreliance on Chinese manufacturing. Rising labor costs, geopolitical tensions, and pandemic-related disruptions had highlighted vulnerabilities in their supply chain. They sought to: 1. Evaluate alternative manufacturing and assembly locations across Asia Pacific. 2. Assess...

Relocation feasibility and market entry strategy for manufacturing operations from China to Vietnam

Client Context Our client, a multinational manufacturing company with significant production capacity in China, faced escalating operational challenges. Wage inflation in major Chinese manufacturing hubs, tightening environmental enforcement, reductions in export tax rebates, and sporadic labor unrest were eroding cost advantages. At the same time, regional competition for manufacturing investment...

Supply Chain Intelligence for Institutional Packaging Materials in North America

Our research enabled our client to adapt its global sourcing strategy by identifying emerging supply chain vulnerabilities, tariff-driven shifts, and alternative production hubs for institutional packaging materials. Client Context Our client sought to assess risks and opportunities within its North American sourcing strategy for institutional packaging products, particularly in light...