A Solutions Provider
RMI is a professional services company providing international consulting and implementation support for business growth. Tailored services, training, and process development in the areas of strategic planning, market research, product development, product management and how these processes work together to gain The Competitive EDGE.
We understand that for most start-up companies the first product or service launch really matters. Few have the funding for a second attempt. This is why more than 80% of companies go out of business within the first 18 months. A similar situation awaits businesses that have historically struggled to compete and find themselves needing to ‘turn around’. With limited resources remaining, the next step is critical to success.
A third cross-section of the corporate world exists: a healthy company that recognizes they are beginning to lose against the competition and can’t afford to give up hard-fought gains. They understand that the processes that worked 10 years ago must change to win. They also appreciate that the future of the business depends on decisions made today. Momentum is only good when it takes them in the right direction.
To address the needs of these common business conditions, RMI provides a range of services to help with the ‘fuzzy front end’: The challenging, frustrating, exhilarating, risky and rewarding phase of business management. The Competitive EDGE by RMI is a very hands-on approach to Educating, Demonstrating, Guiding and Enabling clients to get ahead and stay ahead.
Where is your growth coming from?
Market Research is all about synthesizing mass amounts of disparate information into concise, actionable conclusions. There are so many facets to a given market: competitors, customers, trends, common challenges, disruptive events, global dependencies, governmental regulations and emerging economies. To identify specific opportunities for new business in your existing or adjacent market takes a significant amount of time, effort and expertise.
RMI can perform the investigation with an experienced, unbiased approach to research. Every effort is made to understand the critical elements of the market and how you can gain The Competitive EDGE. Deliverables often include a Market Requirements Document (MRD) or research report. Call today to get a free assessment. Market Research
Do you have the right information?
So you want to buy a business, merge or create a strategic partnership? Before the deal is signed, significant effort should be spent determining that what is advertised, is real. The old adage, “Looking for skeletons in the closet”, is not far from the intent of what we call Due Diligence.
All too often, Due Diligence is relegated to a financial investigation to ensure margins, assets and liabilities are accounted for. In fewer cases, Lean or Six Sigma experts are enlisted to assess opportunities for improved operational performance. Rarely is adequate verification performed on the competitive landscape, market value of intellectual property (IP), viability of technology road map, robustness of product development processes, retention of key technical personnel and status of customer relationships.
Past financial performance does not guarantee future competitiveness! RMI is a critical member of your Due Diligence team to provide insight on competition, markets, customers, IP, technical resources, and development processes. Call today to schedule a free and confidential project review. Due Diligence
How fast can you get product to market?
Few processes satisfy all participants and customers. Those that come close often sacrifice efficiency when they depend on brute force from human and capital resources to get product to market. Most often we hear complaints about how the “process won’t…”, or the “process doesn’t…”, as if these inanimate processes are completely outside of our control. Are you ready to change the process?
RMI has extensive international experience developing products and tailoring processes to the needs of the business and market…instead of being held captive by them. The proven method is collaborative and must include all departments that are both supplier to and customers of the product development process. The Competitive EDGE takes work, but is achievable. RMI stays engaged throughout the project with a hands-on approach to getting things done.
Every process is unique. The improvement process must be tailored to your business and market needs. Call us today for a free assessment. Product Development
What Product should you develop first?
Product Management is a discipline at the confluence of marketing, technology and business. It is located at the epicenter of the “Fuzzy Front End”. Independent of the product or service, the process of determining what to develop is anything but scientific. To make things more difficult, there will always be competing ideas and opinions on what the development priority should be. Leaders can find themselves in a maze, not knowing which direction to proceed. RMI provides a new perspective clarifying the path ahead.
There are best practices that have matured with time, trial and error. These processes improve the odds of launching a product or service that customers are willing to pay for. RMI utilizes these hard-learned methods to help you reach The Competitive EDGE. This method is simple yet surprisingly effective. It quantifies Revenue potential, required Investment, Fit with business objectives, and Technical approach. The tools are sufficiently flexible to fit any business model, product or market. Call us today to schedule a free assessment. Product Management
What is your next move?
Do you need help with the idea, the plan or execution of strategy? RMI has a very effective process to create, prioritize and structure strategic planning. We don’t provide a report, we participate, and in some cases lead planning events. Our focus is to help you implement a sustainable process to maintain The Competitive EDGE.
Strategic planning sessions take on many forms and vary in duration. The process is tailored to the needs of your business. Call us today for a free assessment. Strategic Planning
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