OMICRON electronics
Market Intelligence as a Strategic Basis for Decision-Making
For many years, IMARK has accompanied OMICRON electronics as a market intelligence partner on various issues across several business areas. In close exchange with management, business unit heads, and product management, sound market, customer, and pricing insights are generated—methodologically prepared and consistently aligned with strategic course-setting.
Initial Situation & Start of Collaboration
Starting Point: Customer Satisfaction in Key Markets
OMICRON electronics, headquartered in Klaus, Vorarlberg, develops and distributes testing, diagnostic, and monitoring solutions for electrical power systems worldwide. The company supports energy providers, industrial companies, and equipment manufacturers in operating electrical power systems safely, reliably, and efficiently. With an international presence, high technological specialization, and a strong focus on customer proximity, OMICRON is one of the world’s leading providers in this field.
The collaboration with IMARK began in 2012: As part of an international customer satisfaction analysis, the markets of the USA, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland were examined as examples. The goal was to systematically visualize customer expectations, perceived strengths, and potential areas for improvement, thereby creating a solid foundation for further decisions in sales and customer service.
Our Role
From Project Partner to Market Intelligence Sparring Partner
In the first major project from 2012 to 2014, the systematic analysis of customer satisfaction was paramount: qualitatively and quantitatively, internationally, but initially clearly project-related. From this initial collaboration, a significantly closer partnership developed over the years: with high content proximity to the contacts at OMICRON, intensive methodological exchange, and a shared understanding of which information is truly relevant for strategic course-setting.
IMARK increasingly takes on the role of a sparring partner for Market Intelligence: Together, we refine information needs, develop tailor-made international research designs for complex B2B environments, and discuss results in a way that goes far beyond traditional study reports and supports concrete product, market, pricing, and strategy decisions.
Customer Satisfaction in Selected Markets
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of customer satisfaction in the USA, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria
- Identification of key drivers of satisfaction and relevant levers for potential improvements
- Comparison of commonalities and differences between target groups, industries, and countries
- Broad integration of results in service, product management, innovation, and sales
Employee Satisfaction
- Qualitative analysis of employee satisfaction at the Klaus site
- Identification of relevant drivers for satisfaction, leadership, collaboration, and daily team life
- Development of concrete improvement measures in workshops with various teams
- Empowerment of teams to continue working on employee satisfaction independently
Qualitative Interviewing in Product Management
- Training of employees in product management in qualitative interview techniques
- Empowering product managers to independently conduct smaller research projects with customers and in markets
- Support for the first projects as a sparring and coaching partner – from information needs and interview guides to analysis and evaluation
Innovation and Product Development
- Accompanying the innovation team in the development of a new generation of a core product
- International qualitative survey of key product requirements
- Validation of future pricing using conjoint analysis—specifically regarding price levels and price gaps between device variants
Pricing Research for a New Training Offering
- Analysis of a new service offering in the field of training using conjoint analysis
- Determination of willingness to pay for individual content and service packages in different markets and currencies
- Derivation of suitable price points as well as relevant content for the design and positioning of the offer
Market Analysis in Asia
- Analysis of additional market potential
- Identification of new business opportunities beyond existing business
- Investigation of relevant market logics for further strategic evaluation
Market Analysis in the Middle East
- Evaluation of market potential for additional local service hubs
- Analysis of additional business opportunities in Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries
- Assessment of the potential for an even stronger on-site presence
Result & Impact
Benefits for OMICRON:
OMICRON electronics GmbH
Headquarters
Klaus, VorarlbergBranche
Energy, Environment & TransportCollaboration since
2012