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Research in Action: Selected BPMBC Market Research Case Studies

A selection of B2B market research case studies across industrial sectors in India, outlining the challenge, our method and what we delivered.

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IoT Water Meters Market Research

Research Challenge

A metering manufacturer needed to understand what drives smart meter adoption among utilities and municipal buyers, how channels and installers perceive the category, and how the competitive landscape is shaped.

Our Approach

In-depth interviews with utility and municipal decision-makers, supplemented by channel partner and installer conversations and structured desk research on competing offerings.

What We Delivered
  • Adoption driver framework for utility and municipal buyers
  • Channel and installer perception summary
  • Competitive landscape map
Utilities & Smart Metering

Automotive Paints Research Across Indian OEMs

Research Challenge

Build a view of how paint suppliers are perceived across OEM plants in India, covering quality and delivery expectations and the supplier's relative share of wallet.

Our Approach

Plant-level interviews with purchase, quality and paint shop stakeholders across all OEMs operating in India, using a structured supplier evaluation guide.

What We Delivered
  • Supplier performance perception by OEM plant
  • Quality and delivery expectation profile
  • Share-of-wallet view
Automotive

Process Improvement for Warehouse Management Systems

Research Challenge

Identify operational pain points on the warehouse floor and the gaps in how the WMS is used and adopted day to day.

Our Approach

On-site observation and process walkthroughs combined with interviews of floor staff, supervisors and system users.

What We Delivered
  • Floor-level pain point inventory
  • WMS usage and adoption gap analysis
  • Prioritised improvement areas
Logistics & Warehousing

Competitive Analysis for Industrial Boilers

Research Challenge

Understand how competitors are positioned, which criteria buyers use to decide, and how pricing and service are perceived in the market.

Our Approach

Interviews with industrial buyers, consultants and dealers, alongside a structured review of competitor offerings and service models.

What We Delivered
  • Competitor positioning map
  • Buyer decision criteria framework
  • Pricing and service perception review
Industrial Equipment

Mystery Customer Survey for Appliances

Research Challenge

Audit the customer experience at retail and dealer points, assessing how consistently the sales process is followed and the quality of service offered.

Our Approach

Trained mystery shoppers visited retail and dealer outlets using a standardised scenario script and evaluation checklist.

What We Delivered
  • Retail and dealer-point experience audit
  • Sales-process consistency assessment
  • Service quality scoring framework
Consumer Durables

Safety Culture Survey for a Chemical Manufacturer

Research Challenge

Assess how the workforce perceives safety, how leadership commitment is experienced, and how reporting culture and everyday behaviours operate on site.

Our Approach

A confidential workforce survey across levels and shifts, complemented by focus groups and leadership interviews.

What We Delivered
  • Workforce safety perception profile
  • Leadership commitment assessment
  • Reporting culture and behaviour insights
Chemicals

Client details withheld under confidentiality.

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