A key challenge firms face while scouting for potential collaborators and partners, vendors and distributors, is the need for credible information while maintaining absolute client confidentiality throughout the process. They also need to carry out due diligence of short-listed companies using the most discreet and ethical methods.
At ValueNotes, our vast experience, discreet research methodologies and independent and un-biased research makes us among the best positioned in this area of research. Our partner selection solutions encompass various business needs, including business partnerships, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, distributors, suppliers, franchisees, agents, suppliers, contract manufacturers, investors and vendors. Our partnership solutions include:
- Formulating partner evaluation criteria
- Potential partner identification, generating lists of potential partners
- Partner short-listing
- Partner due diligence, including field studies for physical verification
- Partner selection, based on in-depth secondary and primary research
Identified potential partners based on very specific technical capabilities in avionics design and embedded systems. Research involved interviews with senior executives at potential partner companies to understand capabilities and willingness.
Short-listed three companies in high voltage / large capacity inverters and UPS’ after in-depth evaluation of manufacturing capabilities for dry-type transformers and experience in the use of third-party main parts like IGBT or PCBs.
Identified and evaluated potential partners in India to source diamond and gold jewelry. Parameters included experience, current size, geographical presence and scalability. Short-listed prospects and set up meetings with the client.
Short-listed 8 firms from 150 architects and project management firms in India based on experience, size, geographical presence and scalability. Interviewed 80 prospects to assess interest. Set up final stage meetings with the client.
Identified and profiled educational institutes in India involved in vocational training who could be suitable partners. Also identified reputed agents who could market client’s courses to Indian students.
Identified 10 of the largest exporters and interviewed 5 short listed companies after detailed evaluation of their export capabilities in terms of volumes, quality processes, prices and authenticity certifications.
Identified rigid plastic packaging manufacturers and determined their suitability for contract manufacturing dual chamber bottles as specified by the client. Also determined the companies’ manufacturing scalability, existing clients and pricing.
