We have frequently worked with clients operating in commoditized or nearly saturated markets. Typically, in saturated segments, customers readily change suppliers and look for the lowest prices. Consistently, a competitor will begin a price war, compressing margins for all market players. Businesses facing this situation must reinvent themselves and pursue differentiation. Market and Competitive Intelligence (M&CI) provides several alternatives that can help shift the balance in your favor.
The Brazilian food retail sector has already made major global players reconsider their investments. Part of the problem is often the insufficient understanding of local culture and habits. Competitive and Market Intelligence helps to address this issue.
What is the role of big data in Competitive and Market Intelligence (IC&M)? It can contribute to market analysis, but it also has limitations, particularly in niche markets or for products with limited online presence. For such situations, qualitative research methods, such as in-depth interviews, can surpass big data and provide deeper insights into consumer behavior.
Have you ever stopped to think about how certain global trends will affect your business? This isn’t a common exercise among companies and their leaders. The focus on the company’s immediate and tangible surroundings can sometimes catch them off guard.
A Brazilian automotive accessories manufacturer sought to diversify its revenue through exporting its products. The company sought the assistance of Link Estratégia for an exploratory market study using Competitive Intelligence and Market Intelligence (CI&MI) tools.
A European lighting products manufacturer, aimed to increase its market share in Latin America. The company needed to answer two fundamental questions: which markets in the region were the most suitable for its products and what was the best sales, production, and import logistics base to serve these markets.