A sustainable battery business loses ground without directed growth
Stability in the battery industry signals that a business may already be losing ground while others move forward. A strategy based on precise analysis and well-considered actions enables not only the maintenance of results but also entry into new markets, an increase in market share and systematic improvement in efficiency.
Who Needs Our Service?
Two main segments within the industry face different challenges, requiring tailored growth and support strategies.
Importers and Distributors
Work with pricing, assortment, distribution channels and logistics, with the goal of strengthening sales and market positions.
Manufacturers and Factories
Focus on product development, production and sales, with the goal of adapting to market demands and scaling growth.
What an Anti-Crisis Growth Programme Includes
The formation of a growth strategy begins with a detailed audit to determine the starting point, identify weaknesses, assess resources and prioritise areas with the highest potential.
- Assortment ReviewThe relevance of the product range and compliance with market demand is assessed. What is currently in the assortment? How relevant is it under current conditions? Are there any missing, high-demand items?
- Sales Channel AnalysisChannels that drive growth versus those that limit it are identified. Where are the sales made? Which routes ensure stable turnover and which require review? Which channels are underutilised?
- Identifying Vulnerabilities in Logistics and Document FlowSupply chains, document processing speeds and partnership reliability are examined. Are there bottlenecks affecting timing, costs or the stability of supply? How well does the system function as a whole?
- Economic Performance DiagnosisMark-ups, revenue, margins and the balance between wholesale and retail flows are analysed. How effective is the current pricing model? Where is margin being lost? Which metrics can be optimised without additional costs?
Assessment of Innovation Potential
The business's openness to introducing new products, technologies and solutions is determined. Are modern and promising positions present in the assortment? Is there capacity for introducing innovations without radically restructuring processes?
Strategy for Distributors
A strategy is developed to help distributors strengthen market positions and increase sales volumes through precise work on processes that slow down sales or hinder growth.
Assortment Optimisation
✓ Analysis of premium, mid-range and economy segments
✓ Identification of missing but in-demand positions
✓ Identification of opportunities to enhance offerings without increasing costs
✓ Development of a system for regular product range updates
✓ Identification of missing but in-demand positions
✓ Identification of opportunities to enhance offerings without increasing costs
✓ Development of a system for regular product range updates
New Sales Channels
✓ Exploration of marketplaces, B2B and export opportunities
✓ Assessment of income and expense per channel
✓ Activation of channels with short-term growth potential
✓ Assessment of income and expense per channel
✓ Activation of channels with short-term growth potential
Pricing Policy Adjustment
✓ Adjusting of markup balance between retail and wholesale
✓ Calculation of the optimal balance between volume and margin
✓ Calculation of the optimal balance between volume and margin
Partner Network
✓ Audit of primary and secondary partners
✓ Evaluation of dealer and retail activity
✓ Development of incentive programmes to strengthen channels
✓ Evaluation of dealer and retail activity
✓ Development of incentive programmes to strengthen channels
Financial Solutions
✓ Deferred payments
✓ Sale on consignment
✓ Credit arrangements linked to volumes and distribution targets
✓ Sale on consignment
✓ Credit arrangements linked to volumes and distribution targets
Eliminating Logistic and Documentation Bottlenecks
✓ Diagnostics of supply chain inefficiencies
✓ Identification of processes causing delays and strain
✓ Optimisation of document flow and partner interaction
✓ Identification of processes causing delays and strain
✓ Optimisation of document flow and partner interaction
Retail as a Reinforcement Tool
✓ Evaluation of potential for opening own retail points
✓ Development of format and layout logic
✓ Organisation of direct contact with end customers
✓ Development of format and layout logic
✓ Organisation of direct contact with end customers
Strategy for Manufacturers
A strategy is built to adapt production to market requirements, expand sales and create a sustainable growth model through product solutions, partnerships and investments.
Innovation Capability Assessment
✓ Review of the assortment for modern products aligned with global trends
✓ Selection of technologies and solutions for quick adaptation or implementation within current production cycles
✓ Recommendations for product enhancement without critical cost increases (e.g., battery design upgrades, use of reinforced separators)
✓ Selection of technologies and solutions for quick adaptation or implementation within current production cycles
✓ Recommendations for product enhancement without critical cost increases (e.g., battery design upgrades, use of reinforced separators)
Product Line Expansion
✓ Analysis of the assortment for market gaps
✓ Identification of in-demand but absent categories (e.g., Asian lines)
✓ Recommendations for launching new high-potential products
✓ Assessment of the impact of expansion on existing capacity and sales
✓ Identification of in-demand but absent categories (e.g., Asian lines)
✓ Recommendations for launching new high-potential products
✓ Assessment of the impact of expansion on existing capacity and sales
Distribution Network Optimisation
✓ Selection of interaction strategies with distributors depending on market development stage
✓ Restructuring of the partnership model from broad coverage to targeted distribution
✓ Reduction of dependency on individual channels through diversification
✓ Restructuring of the partnership model from broad coverage to targeted distribution
✓ Reduction of dependency on individual channels through diversification
Investments in New Markets
✓ Preparation of justifications for entering new territories
✓ Recommendations for product adaptation to regional requirements
✓ Calculation of necessary investment volumes (e.g., changing casing formats to local standards)
✓ Recommendations for product adaptation to regional requirements
✓ Calculation of necessary investment volumes (e.g., changing casing formats to local standards)
Using Innovative Solutions
✓ Introduction of technologically relevant products (e.g., AGM, EFB batteries, start-stop models)
✓ Increased competitiveness through resource-efficient upgrades
✓ Identification of solutions that boost sales without critical cost increases
✓ Increased competitiveness through resource-efficient upgrades
✓ Identification of solutions that boost sales without critical cost increases
Financial Effectiveness of Solutions
✓ Evaluation of development and launch costs for new products
✓ Break-even and payback period calculations
✓ Modelling of profit growth scenarios with minimal changes
✓ Break-even and payback period calculations
✓ Modelling of profit growth scenarios with minimal changes
Production Process Optimisation
✓ Audit of production capacity utilisation
✓ Identification and elimination of unprofitable or outdated SKUs
✓ Process adjustments for new product directions
✓ Identification and elimination of unprofitable or outdated SKUs
✓ Process adjustments for new product directions
Ready to Discuss Growth Оpportunities?
Key points for this stage:
✓ Has the assortment been updated in the last two years?
✓ Are there objective reasons for stagnant market share?
✓ Have losses from untapped sales channels been assessed?
✓ Has the assortment been updated in the last two years?
✓ Are there objective reasons for stagnant market share?
✓ Have losses from untapped sales channels been assessed?
If the answers are uncertain, it may be time to rethink the approach. Let’s discuss how to build a strategy that ensures sustainable growth and strengthens market positions.
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Why Recycling Used Batteries Matters
A battery has a limited service life and the end user faces a choice:
Disposing of the used battery
Leads to environmental pollution.
Scrapping the battery for metal
Involves additional costs and the risk of acid spills на leakage during transportation.
Returning the used battery to a retailer
Often with the option of receiving a discount on a new battery.
The speed at which used batteries are delivered to recycling facilities directly impacts the efficiency of the battery business.
Benefits of Recycled Lead
An environmentally safe process
Battery recycling enables the recovery of recycled lead, the foundation for producing new batteries. Currently, the industry depends on recycled lead for 95–97% of its supply.
Stable raw material supply for battery manufacturers
Reduced dependence on primary lead mined from the ground
Distributors and importers gain assurance of prompt delivery of new batteries
Opportunities for Distributors
By accelerating the recycling cycle, battery distributors secure guaranteed product volumes and priority shipments during high-demand seasons.
Collection from Retailers
Offering a collection service for used batteries to retailers speeds up the delivery of old batteries to recycling facilities.
Batch Consolidation
Consolidating batches of used batteries at warehouses and shipping them for recycling in larger volumes (from 20 tonnes) significantly reduces processing times.
Payment with Lead
Agreements with recycling facilities allow recycled lead to be supplied to battery manufacturers as payment for new products.
Opportunities for Manufacturers
Collaboration with distributors enables manufacturers to minimise the risk of supply disruptions and stabilise the entire production cycle.
Guaranteed Lead Supply
Working with distributors supplying recycled lead reduces manufacturers’ dependency on external factors.
Planned Volumes
A steady flow of orders from distributors allows factories to allocate production capacity efficiently.
Priority Shipments
Reliable partners who provide raw materials are prioritised for order fulfilment, particularly during periods of high demand.
Optimising Disposal Fee Costs
In countries with high disposal fees, proper logistics arrangements can significantly reduce costs:
Distributors can collaborate with recycling facilities to reduce the expenses associated with government disposal fees.
Effective organisation of logistics and documentation within the recycling process can significantly improve profitability.
Savings on Fees
Profit through Logistics
The Importance of Informing End Users
Many customers are unaware that they can receive a discount by returning a used battery. Clear communication not only encourages repeat purchases but also optimises recycling processes.
- Increased LoyaltyUnderstanding the benefits of returning used batteries makes customers more engaged and more likely to return for repeat purchases.
- Simplification for BusinessesFor companies purchasing batteries in bulk, knowledge of the return scheme reduces costs and simplifies disposal.
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