Industry Consulting
We work with you to translate broad economic and sector shifts, from risks and disruptive technologies to policy and regulatory changes, into clear implications for your organisation.
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Overview
From forecasting product sales and projecting input costs under new tariff regimes to conducting in-depth research on AI and data centres, our industry consulting team provides incisive and forward-looking insights into the forces shaping your business, supply chain and the wider industry.
How we help
Identify fast-growing markets
We help you pinpoint the most promising markets for your sector or products. Our insight informs your decisions on where to expand, invest or scale back, whether that means choosing new locations for operations, allocating marketing spend or deploying sales teams. All analysis is underpinned by our robust global industry and macroeconomic forecasts to provide greater precision.
Questions we can help you answer:
- Where should we cut our investment?
- Which regions are set for the fastest demand growth?
- Where should we expand or invest first?
Case study
Client: A global engineering consulting firm
Challenge: Pinpoint high growth areas in CEE aligned with strategic vision
Forecast sales and market demand
We help you forecast product sales and assess market demand across sectors and regions. By pairing your internal data with our proprietary databanks and deep sector expertise, we develop bespoke sales forecasting models and deliver actionable insights that support budget planning, strategic decisions and risk management.
Questions we can help answer:
- What will my market size be in 5, 10 or 20 years?
- How will economic and industry trends influence demand for my products?
- What risks in downstream industries could affect my future sales?
Case study
Client: An international manufacturing company of building systems
Challenge: Identify where to build capacity and where to scale back
Inform pricing decisions
We provide detailed forecasts across energy, metals and agricultural markets. By projecting how input prices are likely to evolve, we help you anticipate cost pressures, protect margins and plan with confidence.
Beyond the numbers, we work with you to translate these forecasts into actionable pricing strategies, ensuring your business can respond effectively to market volatility and shifting demand dynamics.
Questions we can help answer:
- How should we set our output prices, when are input costs are volatile?
- Should we build up stocks of inputs now, or face price risk of buying in the future?
- Are there alternative inputs we could use that are predicted to increase less rapidly in price in the future?
Case study
Client: A global windfarm developer
Challenge: Determine the best contract pricing terms
Conduct sectoral studies
We partner with you to deliver high-impact industry research across emerging and established sectors to support internal decision-making and external thought leadership. Our sectoral studies typically include industry trend analysis, market forecasts, key growth drivers, risks and opportunities and scenario analysis.
Questions we can help answer:
- What are the upside and downside risks to my industry?
- How rapidly is my sector’s output forecast to grow?
- What are the supportive trends & future drivers?
Report
Client: INEOS
Challenge: Explain why the European chemical industry is at a tipping point
Drive policy influence
We back your industry advocacy efforts with data-driven analysis. Our economists produce compelling, data-driven reports that quantify your industry’s economic contribution and identify where targeted policy interventions can deliver the greatest return.
Questions we can help answer:
- What policies are needed to help my industry realise its full potential?
- If the government were to support my industry, what economic impact would it have?
- What are the risks in the region if the appropriate policies are not followed?
Report
Client: IBM and Oxford Quantum Circuits
Challenge: Demonstrate the benefits of developing quantum computing in the UK
Why choose us?
With global sector forecasts, proven modelling tools and a team of seasoned specialists, we deliver analysis you can trust and advice that helps you turn complex challenges into clear opportunities.
Proven partner to corporate strategy teams
You benefit from our long track record working with corporate strategy teams across industries. We don’t offer off-the-shelf analysis. Our experts work closely with you to grasp your goals, your challenges and tailor recommendations that align with your strategy.
Actionable insights
We don’t stop at “what will happen”. We help you understand what you should do next. Using our economic and industry models plus real-world data, we turn complex trends into clear, actionable strategies for pricing, market entry, investment prioritisation or risk mitigation.
Direct access to specialist expertise
You get more than reports. You get people. Our team of 25 dedicated sector specialists brings deep knowledge, years of experience and close collaboration. We integrate with your team to provide hands-on advice and insights you can trust.
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