D-R INFO Case Histories

Examples of recently completed work include:

Researched the costs involved in attaching components to printed circuit boards for a client who invented a localized joining process to avoid use of lead based solders that cause environmental problems. The information, used to formulate their marketing strategy, helped the company win more than $8 million in VC funds and other Federal Grants.

Uncovered and validated competitor financials in 3 European countries for a client who was planning to set up shop in each country. The competitors were small divisions of multi-national companies. The work helped the client decide to make a direct investment in one of the countries and to develop a plan for addressing various markets there. So far, their investment is on target to make the return that was estimated.

Evaluated competitor value propositions for a client endeavoring to overcome threats aimed at a product that was nearing its end-of-patent life. Of the many options that the research revealed, the client took the approach of outperforming competitors on delivery.

Provided market size information, and forecasted growth figures, competitor activity, and competitor pricing for two product lines when a client acquired a competitor and wanted to evaluate the offerings of the newly-acquired company.

Conducted a current awareness study in which we monitored the subject of a local political “hot potato.” A brief report was filed every morning for fourteen weeks, allowing the client to tailor its message to the audience.

Profiled a new industry for a client to help determine if there was a market for the by-product that they discovered in their paper-making processes.