Frost & Sullivan's Growth Consulting team leverages all the research groups to optimize the value provided to our clients as they develop their growth strategy. To optimize the ability to grow a company all research methodologies must be integrated in order to make sure all opportunities and challenges are addressed. Here is a brief description of our Growth Consulting Research Methodologies:

Market Engineering

The Market Engineering research team focuses on taking detailed measurements on the market. These measurements and the analysis of the measurement trends over time drive forecasting, scenario analysis and strategy development. The Market Engineering research methodology includes the following elements: industry challenges, drivers and restraints, market forecasting, market share analysis, market engineering measurements, scenario analysis, strategic growth options, competitive benchmarking and best practices.

Customer Research

The Customer Research Team is focused on in-depth analysis of the customer groups and segments. This methodology includes survey design, database development, statistical analysis, customer benchmarking, competitive rating, customer satisfaction, customer saturation; customer needs analysis, application analysis and demand forecasting.

Technical Insights

The Technical Insights research group is a global team of technology experts focused on identifying, analyzing and forecasting emerging technologies, disruptive technologies and their impact on various industry sectors. The team is continuously scanning the globe for all new research breakthroughs and product development programs, which will impact our clients.

Best Practices

The Best Practices analysts provide research on companies who have developed world class processes or strategies which are "best in class" in their industry or function. Best Practice research provides an invaluable insight on where our clients can look for productivity gains, new ideas and growth opportunities. Best Practices come from all corners of the globe and from every industry. These best practices can have profound impacts on companies in almost all industries.

Economic Research and Analytics

The Economic Research group is provides economic research on both geographic regions and countries. Our Economic Research group is unique in that they focus their research on the impact the economic tends will have on specific industries rather than just general analysis. An economic trend or event can have profound impacts on our client’s growth rate or success. This group provides the economic research to support our clients in their strategic planning.

Financial Benchmarking

The Financial Benchmarking research group provides in-depth analysis on the financial performance of the players within a specific industry sector. These benchmarks and analysis provides insights on how various companies are structured to drive their growth potential. This research provides valuable insights to our clients on how other clients are structuring their future growth strategy.