While all services provided by GCiS are research based, the following are traditional market research and consulting services.

Comprehensive End-user Assessments
These are popular, and constitute a thorough assessment of market demand, including technical and purchasing issues, perception of suppliers, market size, demand by industry, bet opportunities in the market, and a wide range of other issues.

Distribution and Channel Assessments
These are more in-depth studies, focusing on channel structure, performance, distributors, service, geographical analysis, and others. These are often driven by the need to structure or re-assess one’s sales and/or operations.

Competitor Research and/or Tracking
These deal with a wide range of market issues from a competitive angle, and can be very focused on a small number of competitors, with in-depth profiles, or on the competition in general.

Partner or Distributor Search, Due Diligence
GCiS has a partner (investment, channel) search program composed of three stages, depending upon search criteria and universe of candidates.

Feasibility Studies
For introduction of a new product, production facility, or business in China, GCiS can conduct a feasibility study to determine potential demand and options.

Strategic Market Assessments
Typically, a GCiS study is a combination of these. It totally depends on the Client’s need, which in turn relates to their specific objective or strategic considerations (decision-making) of the in this market.

Market Audits
The purpose of the market audit is to provide HQ with a thorough and objective assessment of the performance of its subsidiary(s) in China, including financial analysis, competitive position, assessment by end-users and channel players, service issues, and more.

Projects may be more limited or expansive in products and customer markets covered, and all are customized to best meet the client’s needs. For additional details on any of these programs, please contactus.