| Client | Need | Result |
U.S. Food Ingredients Company |
Evaluate future industry trends that will impact the company's acquisition strategy. |
We developed a spectrum of industry scenarios using a ten year horizon. The scenarios were used to guide the company's acquisition plans and the client made several acquisitions based on our work. |
| Leading Global Food Company |
Help the company's New Ventures Group improve strategy formulation. |
We developed a strategy for improving information management in the group with focus on collecting, sharing, and prioritizing information around strategic option development and acquisition targeting. |
| Multinational Agribusiness Company |
Conduct a large-scale capability assessment to identify needed skills and personnel for entry into higher-value product segments. |
We conducted an evaluation of the company's business model, strategy, product range, and target markets. We identify capital investment and human resource requirements required to support a transition from commodity provider to value-added ingredient supplier. |
European Chemical Company |
Establish a presence in the flavor and food ingredients industry. |
We developed a panel of leading experts in the industry and led them through a scenario planning process. This resulted in a framework that was used as input into their ongoing strategy development. The client became a major world0wide supplier of vanillin. |