Case Studies
Real engagements. Real outcomes. Anonymised where requested.
European brand replaces key packaging supplier under PPWR constraints.
Situation
Brand needed to switch a high-volume packaging supplier with 60 days to sample deadline.
Approach
Sourcing Sprint — requirements brief, shortlist of 6 suppliers, capability verification, sampling coordination.
Outcome
5 qualified suppliers shortlisted, 2 progressed to sampling, preferred supplier confirmed within 3 weeks.
Timeline
3 weeks
Startup moves from lab sample to pilot production.
Situation
Early-stage materials startup needed to identify a Chinese manufacturer capable of working from a lab-stage specification.
Approach
Full Sourcing Execution — spec translation, supplier identification, technical validation, sampling, production readiness.
Outcome
2 production-ready manufacturers identified, sampling completed, QA documentation in place for pilot run.
Timeline
8 weeks
Investment fund receives ecosystem map for industrial thesis.
Situation
Fund exploring a thematic investment in Chinese industrial materials needed a fast, credible landscape brief.
Approach
Rapid Brief — ecosystem mapping, key player identification, validated shortlist, direct introductions.
Outcome
Landscape brief delivered in 5 days, 6 validated operators, 3 direct introductions facilitated.
Timeline
2 weeks