Strategy & Investment Advisory

Turning Opportunities Into Informed Investment Decisions

Strategic investments can shape a business for years. They therefore require more than an attractive market forecast. Metis supports clients in evaluating investment opportunities from the commercial, operational and strategic perspectives. We bring together market intelligence, industry knowledge, manufacturing and supply-chain experience and financial logic to determine whether an opportunity makes sense — and what needs to be true for it to succeed. From backward integration and localisation to new manufacturing capacity, partnerships and market expansion, we help management move from an initial idea to a robust investment decision and implementation roadmap.

Business Cases & Feasibility Studies

Metis develops business cases that connect market opportunity with operational reality. We assess demand, pricing, competitive dynamics, sourcing, manufacturing requirements, investment needs, operating costs, risks and implementation considerations to build a comprehensive view of an opportunity. Our focus is not simply on producing an attractive financial model. We challenge the assumptions behind it and identify the commercial and operational conditions required for the investment to succeed.

Backward Integration & Localisation

Backward integration can improve cost, supply security, differentiation and control — but only when the economics and strategic rationale are sound. Metis helps clients assess whether products or raw materials currently purchased or imported should be manufactured internally or locally. We evaluate market volumes, technology, raw-material availability, sourcing, manufacturing economics, capital requirements, operational capabilities and supply-chain implications. Where the opportunity is attractive, we can support technology-provider identification, supplier engagement, implementation planning and commercial negotiations.

Manufacturing Strategy & Footprint

Where should we manufacture? How much capacity do we need? Should we expand an existing facility, establish a new operation or outsource production? Metis helps clients assess manufacturing footprint and capacity decisions using a combination of market, operational and supply-chain considerations. Our analysis can include location selection, capacity requirements, make-versus-buy decisions, localisation, supply-chain implications, operating models and expansion roadmaps.

Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures

Entering a market or developing a new capability does not always require building it alone. Metis helps clients evaluate partnership and joint-venture opportunities, identify potential partners and assess strategic fit. We can support partner screening, capability assessment, commercial evaluation, operating-model development and discussions between the parties.

Commercial & Growth Strategy

Metis works with management teams to translate growth ambitions into focused commercial strategies. This may involve product and customer prioritisation, market segmentation, channel strategy, sales models, geographic expansion, pricing, commercial organisation and strategic account development. Our approach connects the commercial opportunity with the capabilities and resources required to deliver it.

Strategic Decision Support

Not every strategic question requires a large consulting project.
For specific management or investment decisions, Metis can provide targeted analysis, independent challenge and senior advisory support.
This gives management access to experienced external perspectives when evaluating important strategic choices, assumptions or investment proposals