Research and Development (R&D) Leadership
Research and Development Leadership in some Industries is everything. To survive, let alone to succeed, organizations need to be continuously innovating. From the macro to the granular. Whether, it is rapidly changing dynamics of external markets. Or consumer relationships. Chiefly, all businesses are in a continuous cycle of evolution and change. Indeed, solid businesses are evolving into flatter, efficiently distributed and networked structures. Furthermore, services and products want to remain competitive. Correspondingly, we are constantly improving and evolving to meet the changing demands of the consumer. Therefore, we propose new features to enhance competitive advantage. From Automation to Product Development. Ultimately, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning and Machine Learning are having, and will continue to have, profound effects on how we do business and how we live our lives.
Food – A Specific Industry with Significant Shifts
In the last couple of years, Research and Development Leadership across various industries readjusted significantly. As a matter of fact, we have invested significant time restructuring at various levels. From adjusting new work patterns, to addressing shifts in demand and customer need. Of course, on major shift has been accelerating digital transformation to boost efficiency and growth. Consequently, organizations are and need to become innovation-centric. Certainly identifying the value generation of the R&D function.
The three core challenges in Foodservice (or in other R&D reliant industries – for that matter), are:
- Analyzing and defining top challenges facing R&D leadership – ongoing
- Determining the most critical priorities for R&D organizations’ technology strategy
- Defining R&D budget and headcount trends to support development
For this reason, a plan needs to be built through an analysis insight model. Indeed, this allows to study the findings and ultimately align all resources for development and go-to-market strategy.
- Trend Analysis – review, assess and consider trends, data research and analysis reports
- Consumer Insight – From trade shows, networking, online and scholarly research;
- Foodservice: explore food tours & shows, exhibitions, dine arounds, field testing, feedback queries and focus groups, for example
- Innovation – creative product development of carefully crafted recipes utilizing healthy, flavorful spices, ingredients to yield innovative products
- Value-Added Solutions – total customized flexibility in manufacturing and packaging options to exclusively serve your customer needs
- Deliverables – complete customized meal design and menu options with the highest levels of quality assurance