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Saint-Martin Clinic Timelines
Analysis and optimization of waiting times in a chain of private clinics.
A retailer's margins
Identify the levers for improving a distributor's margins.
Growth of a fintech
Help a neobank double its customer base within 18 months.
HomeServ Growth
Help a home services platform triple its monthly bookings within 2 years.
Tier 1 Supplier Margin
Help an automotive parts manufacturer restore profitability following a sharp decline in margins.
Electric Scooter Market
Estimate the market size for electric scooters in France for a player looking to enter the sector.
MaxiProxi Entry into Belgium
Feasibility and potential assessment of an entry into the Belgian market for a French supermarket group.
Market Entry MétalForge
Strategic analysis for a metal component manufacturer's entry into the South Asian market.
PharmaZen R&D Reorganization
Analysis of researcher retention and optimization of the R&D organization for a pharmaceutical company.
PowerGen Maintenance Optimization
PowerGen, a European power producer, is facing a 15% increase in operational maintenance costs across its nuclear power plants. The CEO wishes to identify the root causes of this slippage and design an action plan to sustainably reduce these OPEX.
DD GreenWave Energy
Analysis of GreenWave Energy's growth potential and risks for a Private Equity fund.
DD Acme Analytics
Commercial Due Diligence for a Private Equity fund on a B2B SaaS data visualization software provider.
Pricing of a new treatment
Set the optimal price for a new treatment to maximize revenue for a pharmaceutical laboratory.
Optimization of lead times
Analysis and improvement of delivery lead times for a Haute Couture house.
MachinaVision Growth
Analysis of market share loss for a machine vision equipment manufacturer and identification of emerging markets to reignite growth.
Silk Glow Growth
Our client, Éclat de Soie, a luxury lingerie brand, saw its growth stagnate at 2% last year. The case explores the levers to double this growth.
Industrio Growth
Helping an industrial equipment manufacturer achieve 10% growth in Europe over 3 years.
Bio Granofoods Margins
Analysis of the gross margin decline across the organic product lines of a breakfast cereal producer and proposal of improvement levers.
Brewery Carbon Footprint
An intermediate craft brewery is considering whether to outsource its production. Compare the CO2 footprint of the various scenarios and provide a conclusion.
Concert Venue Sizing
Estimate the ticketing revenue of a concert venue by breaking down events, capacity, occupancy rate, and pricing.
Biofuel Margin
A biofuel producer has experienced a sharp decline in margins. Diagnose the root causes and propose solutions.
Retail Margin Drill-Down
A retailer has seen an evolution in its margin. Reconstruct a P&L on a base 100 and analyze the impact.
Sizing Hair Salons
Estimate the number of hair salons in a city using demand and capacity reasoning.
Urban Fresh Delivery
Estimate the revenue potential and annual demand for a new home grocery delivery service for a supermarket chain.
ElectroVolt Market Sizing
Estimate the size of the European electric forklift battery market for a new product.
Market Sizing: 3D Printers in Japan
Estimate the Japanese market size for industrial 3D printers for a German machine tool manufacturer.
LVMH employee turnover
Analysis of turnover rates in LVMH leather goods workshops to stabilize production teams.
AgriCor Restructuring
AgriCor, a European dairy giant, is facing an erosion of its margins. Identify the root causes and propose a comprehensive restructuring strategy.
B2B Synergies
An industrial group has decided to acquire a competitor. The candidate must identify and quantify post-merger synergies, subject to a constraint of no layoffs.
DataSecure Growth
A French leader in sensitive data management is aiming for ambitious growth. Evaluate the feasibility of the objective and build a strategic plan.
Acquisition of the A321 XLR
Profitability analysis of the acquisition of a new aircraft for an airline.
Recyc'Tech Expansion
Assisting a French plastic recycling scale-up in selecting a new European country for expansion and defining its market entry strategy.
DD InnovateSync
Due Diligence for a Private Equity fund on a B2B SaaS project management company.
Pharma Supply Chain Optimization
Analysis and optimization of the supply chain for a pharmaceutical laboratory facing rising costs and supply disruptions.
Gourmet Growth & Co
Analysis of stagnating domestic sales for an organic dairy producer and identification of growth levers.
Delvaux Growth Relaunch
Growth case study for a luxury leather goods maker facing a slowdown and seeking to double its revenue within 5 years.
Galeries Lafayette Margins
Analysis of the margin decline of a luxury department store and proposal of improvement levers.
IDF Gas Stations
Estimate the number of gas stations in the Île-de-France region for a due diligence engagement.
Paris Metro Market Sizing
Estimate the number of people in the Paris metro on a Monday morning at 9:00 AM.
AutoCo Autonomous Minibus
A startup developing an autonomous minibus aims to reach the global top 5 within 4 years. The candidate must evaluate the feasibility and propose a growth strategy.
IT Costs Regional Bank
Assist the new CIO of a regional bank in reducing IT department costs by 10% while improving efficiency, following an acquisition by an investment fund.
Growth of an energy company
Helping an energy supplier achieve its customer growth objectives in a mature and competitive market.
Pharma Production Crisis
A pharmaceutical subcontractor is facing a sharp decline in revenue and margins following a new regulation that has paralyzed its production.
The Amazonian Dinosaur
A mining giant has made an extraordinary discovery. The CEO asks you to define a strategy to capture its value. A classic BCG-style case study of the "brainteaser" variety.
Myopia Patent
A researcher has discovered a curative treatment for myopia and holds a patent. He is seeking your assistance to define the best commercialization strategy in the United States.
NPV of a Gigafactory
An electric vehicle battery manufacturer has modeled the NPV of its gigafactory, which is currently negative. The client is looking for levers to turn it positive.
Baby Diaper Market
Estimate the size of the French baby diaper market and propose strategic levers for a player in the sector.
CallFlex SaaS Transformation
Analysis of the organizational and financial impact of a mid-cap technology company's transition to a 100% SaaS model.
Pharma Marketing Budget
Optimize the marketing budget allocation for a market-leading treatment in the US to maximize revenue.
CimCorp IT Outsourcing
Analysis of the opportunity to outsource the IT division of a leading cement manufacturer to reduce operational costs and evaluate potential destinations.
Ski Market Size
Estimate the global ski market size
Market Sizing: Shampoo in France
Estimate the size of the French shampoo market over one year.
Acquisition of a gutter manufacturer
A private equity fund is evaluating the opportunity to acquire a French manufacturer of zinc gutters. The candidate must analyze the market attractiveness to formulate a recommendation.
Paris Electric Scooter Market
Estimate the self-service electric scooter market in Paris, in terms of volume and value, using a supply-side approach.
Growth of a Luxury Watch Brand
Analysis of the sales decline of a Swiss luxury watch brand and identification of short-term growth levers.
Port of Nantes-Saint-Nazaire: Floating Wind Turbines
Evaluate the relevance of a major investment for a port targeting floating wind turbine assembly, analyzing the market, competition, and financial feasibility.
Telecom Market Sizing France
Estimate the size of the telecom services market in France in 2025.
Near Sourcing for HomeStyle
Analysis of the advantages and success factors for transitioning to near sourcing for a home furnishing retailer.
HyperMarket Rotation
Analysis and reduction of in-store employee turnover rate for a large supermarket chain.
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