Due Diligence Voice of the Customer Insights

Jan 18, 2022

Voice of the Customer - Investment Evaluation Insights

Situation

Our client was seeking to assess customer perceptions and strategic positioning of a potential acquisition target in the manufacturing sector of the packaging industry

Objective

The goal was to understand purchasing drivers, value perception, and supplier performance, including factors influencing loyalty, switching behavior, and pricing tolerance, to inform the client’s investment evaluation and value-creation strategy.

Our Work

10EQS conducted targeted Voice of the Customer interviews, engaging a diverse range of stakeholders. These conversations included current customers of varying sizes, enabling the team togain a holistic understanding of the target market positioning and identify potential opportunities for differentiation.

Project team
  • Ex-McKinsey Management Consultant with extensive experience in business strategy & due diligence
  • 10EQS Delivery Operations (=PMO) providing quality assurance, process management, and expert recruitment
  • 14 industry experts
Industry experts (excerpt)
  • Director of Operations Planning, Manufacturing
  • Purchasing Coordinator
  • Senior Buyer
  • Senior Procurement Manager
  • Manager, Quality & Process Improvement
  • Materials Coordinator
  • Supply Specialist, Purchasing

Results

10EQS shared insights on customer satisfaction, loyalty, and key decision drivers in supplier relationships. 10EQS also highlighted perceptions of the target’s performance on pricing, lead times, and service, as well as potential areas for competitive advantage, and growth to support the client’s evaluation of their acquisition target.