Manufacturing
EWI helps many manufacturing companies make critical decisions about corporate strategy, merger and acquisitions, brand manufacturing, key performance improvement and most importantly reducing operational cost.
Case Study (Franchising for an Industrial Measurements and Control Company)
Franchising is a multi-billion dollar industry. It is a system for expanding the business and distributing goods and services – and a golden opportunity to operate a business under a recognized brand name.
The development of the SmartFranchise program allows the company to constantly review her Franchise strategy, adopt a holistic approach to Smart Franchise for creating and building Franchise value, and improve Franchise management skills and capabilities.
Market Research of Franchise Model in the countries of interest was conducted. The Market Research will provide advice on issues such as market trends to franchising opportunities, regulations and laws in the countries of interest. Next, Internal Financial Analysis was conducted and also the Franchise Business Model was established to determine the Franchise structure, fees and royalties. Brainstorming sessions were carried out to develop the Franchise Management System and operating tools.
As Franchise marketing and negotiation is the key process of alignment between the franchisor and potential Franchisee, EWI Consultants assisted the company to identify the right Franchise partner, negotiate for a favorable conditions, ensuring that the successful relationship commence in a right note with their own goals, expectation, experience and soft skills. Together with the Franchise Development Team, EWI Consultants conducted an overseas audit of the franchising operations and activities.
The Smart Franchise program established a structured and disciplined approach in developing a Franchise Management system for addressing marketing and operations capabilities. It also established a Franchise communication system and network, designed and developed a Franchise strategy as platform for the company’s internationalization and growth plans.
Apart from the above, EWI Consultants has helped to implement the Franchise platform towards global expansion and quality franchising management. In addition, there was evaluation of the Franchise strategic platform to ensure on-going commitment that the franchise format remains fresh and relevant, and develop an effective monitoring program to ensure that the company is on track with the business plan and enjoys healthy growth opportunities.