Synecticsworld and Arthur D. Little

The Strategy and Management Consulting Unit consists of companies that work with our customers’ general management to define and implement their corporate strategy.

Strategy and management consulting is either the core business of the companies in the Group or simply one aspect of their activities.

Under the terms of a global contract, specialists from this unit work on international problem issues. They enable our customers to anticipate rapid market and technological developments so as to introduce the changes essential to their own development. These specialists provide our customers with solutions designed to meet their specific requirements.

The Group took on a new dimension when in 2002 it acquired Arthur D. Little, strategy and management specialist, a company that for over a century has been assisting companies with their organization, growth and value creation initiatives.

The Strategy and Management Consulting Unit accounts for about 15% of the Group’s revenue.

In North America, our Strategy & Management consulting division regroups two companies: Synecticsworld and Arthur D. Little.

Synecticsworld is a global consulting business that helps the world's most admired organizations create and implement breakthrough ideas. Whether it is the creation of new products or services, or the re-invention of an entire organization, we enable you to create superior results by harnessing the creativity and energy of your own people.
As pioneers in the field of organizational creativity we have helped literally hundreds of the world's leading companies to succeed in their goals since we began in 1960. Unlike many innovation agencies our methods are based on a robust body of knowledge which is the result of 45 years of continuous action research.

Our unique approach to facilitating innovation has taken us to many different destinations. We have worked on assignments in both the public and private sector, in product innovation, process improvement, cost reduction and the reinvention of business models.

The majority of our assignments however can be classified into the following three areas:

• Insight-led Innovation: Developing successful new products, Brand rejuvenation and marketing innovation
• Organisational Transformation:  Strategic renewal, Process improvements and cost reduction, Enterprise innovation
• Building Innovation Capability: Raising the creativity and problem-solving skills to a new level

To learn more please visit www.synecticsworld.com.

Arthur D. Little, founded in 1886, is the world's first management consultancy. We are unique in linking Strategy, Innovation & Technology to master our clients' business complexity to deliver sustainable solutions. We combine deep industry expertise and innovative thinking to create a client focused service offering. Our global knowledge management infrastructure ensures innovative and proven methodologies and tools are available for the benefit of our clients anywhere in the world.

Our teams of industry specialists use their first-hand experience to develop innovative and pragmatic solutions for our clients.  Some of the key markets in which we operate include: Automotive, Chemicals, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Information Media & Electronics, Consumer Products, Travel, Public Services.

To learn more please visit www.arthurdlittle.com.