Corporate & Business Unit Strategy

eCommerce

The Ripple Effect of eCommerce Across B2B Industries

The topic of eCommerce may seem like old news, and if one were talking in generalities…

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Aftermarket Services

Why Aftermarket Services Shouldn’t Be an Afterthought

In the business-to-business world, there are many different models for providing post-sales support known as aftermarket…

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Aftermarket Services

Why Aftermarket Services Shouldn't be an Afterthought

In the business-to-business world, there are many different models for providing post-sales support known as aftermarket…

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eCommerce

eCommerce in Business-to-Business Markets: Value Creation and Market Disruption in the United States and China

Albeit eCommerce has been a topic of discussion for many years, this channel has recently begun…

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Strategic Issues

Showing Symptoms of Strategic Issues? Call the Doctor!

Imagine two identical doctors. Both are seasoned professionals with many years of experience. However, one doctor…

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China Devalue

China Devalues: What Does It Mean?

China let the value of the yuan decline sharply for several days in a row and…

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Chinese Economy

What’s the Status of the Chinese Economy?

The past two months have been an interesting time in China. The stock market’s gyrations made…

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Chinese Economy

What's the Status of the Chinese Economy?

The past two months have been an interesting time in China. The stock market’s gyrations made…

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Customer Focus

Elevating Customer Focus – More Difficult Than You Think

Typical strategies built around product/service and cost are no longer enough on their own for organizations…

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Disruption

How to Address New Products and Technologies That Threaten To Disrupt Your Business

In a recent issue of Fortune magazine, an article “The War on Big Food” highlighted how…

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In-depth Market Assessment Identifies Incremental $540M in Available Market and Accelerated Growth

The Challenge: A provider of complex sheet metal assemblies needed to develop a more focused growth strategy…

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Adjacent Markets Growth Strategy for a Supplier of Equipment to the Electric Utility Industry

The Challenge: Blue Canyon’s client recognized that to achieve its growth goals it would need to look…

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Global Provider of IT Infrastructure Solutions Accelerates Capture of Market Share and Sales Growth Beyond Plan

The Challenge: A global provider of IT infrastructure solutions needed to better understand the opportunity for its…

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Growth Strategy

Growth Strategy: Steps to a Structured Decision

Business-to-business (B2B) companies are frequently pressured to identify the next business or market in which they can succeed…

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Manufacturer Recognizes Value in Technology to Drive New Business Model

The Challenge: A leading manufacturer recognized the value that would be created for a variety of parties,…

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Growth Strategy for Premium Switchgear Manufacturer Provides Strategic Direction and Sound Business Planning

The Challenge: A manufacturer of premium medium voltage switchgear needed to align stakeholders and present its Board…

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How to Develop an Effective B2B Brand Strategy

Effective brand strategy is critical for business success. Companies in the B2C world make this abundantly…

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Security Solutions Provider Adopts Channel Strategy to Grow in the Aftermarket

The Challenge: A leading security solutions provider had high market share in new construction, but was struggling…

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Security Solutions Provider Gains Better Position in the Aftermarket

The Challenge: A leading security products and solutions provider had previously engaged Blue Canyon to build an…

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Ingredient Supplier Makes Cultural Shift to Become More Customer Focused

The Challenge: A leading supplier in the food and beverage industry was looking to create a more…

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Appliance Manufacturer Overcomes Channel Disruption with Strategic Account

Challenge: An appliance manufacturer faced disruption in its retail channel at the same time one of its…

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Leading Global Manufacturer Looks to Increase U.S. Market Share in Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket

The Challenge: A worldwide leading manufacturer of premium engine devices was interested in increasing market share…

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Growth Strategy for a Leading Process Automation Technology Provider

The Challenge: A leading process automation technology provider needed to decide if it made strategic sense to add…

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Tap Into Your Aftermarket’s Growth Potential

For certain organizations the aftermarket[1] can be an afterthought, with many companies choosing to invest their…

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Tap Into Your Aftermarket's Growth Potential

For certain organizations the aftermarket[1] can be an afterthought, with many companies choosing to invest their…

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Serving Customers in Emerging Markets: The Good, The Bad, and The Unknown

The opportunities and challenges of serving major customers in emerging markets was my presentation topic at…

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Analyzing Customer Chains to Open New Opportunities: Moving the Needle

Finding new growth or expansion opportunities can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack….

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Unlocking the Power of Data Analytics

ISBM’s[1] Winter Meeting was all around Analysis, Analytics, and Answers. Charlie Peters, Senior Executive Vice President of…

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How to Measure Customer Focus

Business-to-business (B2B) organizations are increasingly seeing the benefits of becoming more customer-focused and its resulting positive…

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The Case for Organic Growth

With U.S. companies having a lot of cash on the balance sheets and financing availability, the…

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