ITDC’s International Consulting practice works with companies across many industries, offering consulting services for firms interested in entering or expanding their existing business in Latin America, with a focus on Brazil.As part of the consultancy practice, ITDC looks to partner with its clients, delving in to understand their business model and potential needs in order to develop strategies for market penetration, sales and long term growth.ITDC works with its in-country associates to analyze the Latin American markets for products and services, including analysis of manufacturing options and import/export strategies.ITDC consulting expertise includes;

• Target Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification: Analysis of the potential markets and routes for commercialization of client products in the Brazilian and broader MercoSul/MercoSur market. This includes market size and SWOT analysis, competitive reviews and product pricing studies.

• Commercialization Strategy Planning: Analysis of the commercialization routes for foreign products in Brazil and broader MercoSul/MercoSur market, including review of local manufacturing options versus direct importation, import requirements and duties/tariff clarification, identification of local sales taxes and regulations for the distribution of client products, hurdles and comparative analysis of partner versus direct representation strategies.

• Partner and Supplier Identification: Review and development of potential commercial partner lists, including reference and credit checking services. Follow up in-country visits and partner meetings can be arranged. Sourcing hard to find commodities from reliable suppliers.

• Sales Lead Development: Development of potential target lists for sales. This can be a top level review and identification of high potential market segments or a granular list of specific companies, including target mapping and primary contact details and company overviews. Follow up in-country visits and meetings can be arranged.

This work has been done for various firms, including those in the areas of Consumer Products, Public Service Equipment, High Tech, Green Tech and Manufacturing. References available upon request.