OUR EXPERIENCE

COMPANY PROFILE   Curtis Research Associates was established in 2003 to provide manufacturers and wholesalers with market strategy, market research data and analysis. Curtis specializes in serving industrial, outdoor power, marine, and construction equipment manufacturers and distributors — many of whom utilize dealer sales and service channels.


Today, Curtis Research Associates conducts primary market research for its clients, establishing strategy recommendations from its findings. Competitive market analysis and benchmarking of clients with competitors have become a specialty to Curtis. Curtis also specializes in utilizing the Six Sigma methodology in specific project management assignments focused on process improvements. Utilizing the voice of the customer and enhancing distributor operations while employing highly effective controllable processes is a key driver of success.

Curtis also has specific skill and background in marketing, business development and supply chain, and warehouse and distribution functions. As well as strategic planning, six sigma, acquisition and relocation planning, distributor development and improving customer support operations.

SKILLS
SALES & MARKETING/CHANNEL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT/RE-TOOL SALES STRATEGIES — Changing market strategies, systems to improve delivery, customer service and cost. Updating sales and marketing channels including electronic commerce and support.

AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS, MARKETING, MERCHANDISING — Creating new profitable income streams. Providing new approaches to compete, build company brand, image and sales. Creating companion products and accessories, packaging, and merchandising programs.

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT — Creating new business strategies and tactical plans, including contact names, addresses, phone numbers. Curtis Research will do preliminary client calls to test concepts and strategies.

DISTRIBUTION AND PACKAGING OUTSOURCE — Assisting manufacturers who wish to outsource (3rd party) warehouse, packaging and shipping functions. Finding appropriate partners for staff and cost reduction.

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT — Assisting manufacturers who wish to do business with the Federal Government. Specializing in business development with GSA (General Services Administration) and DLA (Department of Defense - Defense Logistics Agency).

LONG RANGE PLANNING — Development of business plans and systems to gather market and internal data. Create new strategic direction and systems to monitor progress and effectiveness.

ACQUISITIONS & DIVESTITURES — Changing competitive landscapes and enhancing the competitive advantage and sustainability of companies while being intuned to the cultural aspects of this strategy.