| Client | Need | Result |
Large Food Ingredient Supplier |
Evaluate the company's R&D portfolio. |
We conducted an in-depth assessment of the company's product and technology portfolio within the global markets they served. We found that the company was too heavily invested in line-extensions, cost reduction, and other low risk technologies that would not generate desired returns. The company revised its technology portfolio to balance the risk profile, offering higher returns within the same market segments served. |
International Food Processor |
Assess the role of the worldwide technology organization within the corporation. |
We worked with R&D, operations, and marketing to understand how the existing technology groups were helping the company achieve its strategy. We developed recommendations for changes in technology investment, organizational roles and responsibilities, and developed a process for technology management. |