Research & Development
The Asian Competitiveness Institute (ACI) offers a suite of Research & Development (R&D) services aimed at enhancing organizational competitiveness and profitability. Our belief in the significance of investing in R&D stems from its pivotal role in securing access to cutting-edge technologies, fostering innovation opportunities, elevating customer service standards, enhancing productivity, identifying and comparing international benchmarks and delivering positive societal impact. Under the ACI umbrella, we propose the following professional R&D initiatives:
Technology Advancement Programs
- Collaborative projects to leverage emerging technologies and maintain a competitive edge.
- Research partnerships with leading technology firms to access and adopt cutting-edge solutions.
Innovation Enhancement Strategies
- Incubation and acceleration programs to nurture and scale innovative ideas within organizations.
- Innovation workshops, seminars, and training to empower teams with creative problem-solving skills.
- Foster tripartite partnership Industry-government-academia ensuring innovation and creativity with technological advancement.
Customer-Centric Research
- Customer satisfaction assessments and feedback analysis to enhance service quality.
- Development of tailored customer service solutions and strategies.
Social Impact Research
- Social responsibility initiatives and projects designed to make a positive contribution to society.
- Studies and research aimed at addressing societal challenges and fostering sustainable development.
Benchmarking and Competitive Intelligence
- Market research and benchmark analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats.
- Competitive benchmarking and strategy development based on industry insights.
Funding and Grants Assistance
- Guidance in securing funding and grants for R&D projects.
- Assistance in navigating government incentives and support programs.
These R&D initiatives under the ACI umbrella are tailored to empower organizations with the tools, insights, and resources needed to maintain competitiveness, drive innovation, and contribute positively to their bottom line and society.
Note: All Research reports are available on the email request:
nosheen@aci.org.pk
ACI’s management has successfully managed the following research projects:
- Need assessment on “SME Sector development programs” (Agriculture implement and Marble Sector).
- The Benchmarking Study for the Technical Up-gradation of the Garment Sector.
- The Benchmarking study for the Spinning Textile Sectors of Pakistan.
- Productivity Enhancement Package Up-gradation of the Weaving Sector of Pakistan.
- Productivity Indices for the Manufacturing Sector0
- Total Factor Productivity Data Analysis.
- Why are Pakistan's SMEs, Bank Shy? Pakistan Financial Services Sector Reform Programme of EU.
- Survey Framework and Questionnaire on Policy, Legal and Regulatory Environment for Microfinance in Asia.