Part IV: Deliver the RoI: Build & Sustain 1. Ramp up gradually If you’re planning to give out a fair quantum of regular work, don’t do it all at one go. In our experience, any such relationship takes up to 3 months... Read More.
An international intelligence firm was challenged by the diverse service needs of its customers An international information and intelligence provider needed to track competitor and customer news, financial intelligence, and people movement for various industries. More than 20 sectors including construction,... Read More.
A global wealth management company needed a research support solution for its fund managers The client had diversified interests in the financial services industry and wished to monitor key developments globally. They were keen to partner with a virtual team located... Read More.
India is among the most water stressed parts of the world. In order to take effective policy actions to stave off the looming water crisis in India, the country first needs to improve its documentation and record keeping… “The next big... Read More.
The other day I saw an Airtel ad, where a young man was playing a game on his mobile phone, while his Dad complained about his irresponsible behavior - not paying the electricity bill on time. Within seconds the son... Read More.
One of the biggest challenges for competitive intelligence (CI) analysts in India is the lack of adequate documentation and statistics. Real estate is among the least documented sectors in India. But a new legislation in the pipeline could change this... Read More.
The New Year invariably prompts writers and bloggers to introspect, ruminate and summarize. And I’m not immune to the syndrome, so here are some thoughts on how the business research and competitive/market intelligence landscape in India will evolve in 2014. More... Read More.
Few weeks back when I was shopping for groceries, upon requesting a particular brand of yogurt the shopkeeper tells me, “Madam, we don’t keep that brand these days. The distributors don’t have refrigerated vehicles and because of this product goes... Read More.
Elections are back, and so are opinion polls. As usual, this has caused much acrimonious debate - not only on the results, but on the efficacy of opinion polls themselves. One group dismisses all polls as unscientific, another views them as... Read More.
Supply deficit in warehousing in India is 120 mn sq ft – and growing Till about a decade ago, warehousing in India was synonymous with a shed – four walls, no ventilation, no temperature controls and a lack of hygiene. A... Read More.
