Micro-Sprint Services
Micro-Sprints are fast, fixed-scope global trade projects designed to deliver targeted answers and actionable outcomes.
Each engagement addresses a defined issue—such as market entry, suppliers, compliance, or distributor strategy—without the cost or complexity of a full consulting engagement.
Looking for actionable insights, analysis and global project execution? Contact MDW to gain access to these services.
Global Readiness, Import/Export Research & Analysis
Global Readiness Assessment
A structured evaluation of more than 100 indicators of your company’s global capability—covering marketing, operations, logistics, export compliance, market intelligence, digital infrastructure, and internal processes.
Deliverable: Readiness scorecard w/gap analysis, roadmap, and recommended project pathways for global expansion. (Free assessment for all members)
Global Target Markets Review
Identify and prioritize your highest-potential markets using structured criteria, including market size, demand drivers, tariff and free trade agreement conditions, landed cost and logistics pathways, regulatory barriers, and ease of doing business.
Deliverable: Ranked market list, transparent scoring model, short-list of priority countries, and recommended next steps for market entry.
Global Trade Flow Analysis
Global trade data analysis to understand product flows, who may be importing and exporting, volumes and pricing trends. This analysis leverages detailed trade data for initial market selection, competitive import analysis, and early indicators of trade remedies risk.
Deliverable: Trade flow summary, key importing/exporting markets, competitor insights, and strategic implications.
B2B - Market Entry & Development Projects
Market Fit & Competitor Analysis
Assess how your product aligns with demand conditions in a specific foreign market and understand the competitive landscape.
This micro-sprint reviews customer segments and demographics, key competitors, pricing dynamics, and market positioning to help refine your entry strategy and differentiate effectively before launch.
Market Access & Technical Barriers
A focused review of market entry requirements for a specific product in a defined foreign market.
We identify applicable standards, certification and labeling requirements, tariff exposure, and key non-tariff barriers that may impact importation and sales—providing a clear snapshot before you commit resources.
Initial Partner Profile & Discovery
Define your ideal in-market partner and generate an initial list of potential distributors in a specific foreign market.
This micro-sprint aligns your product, channel strategy, and target customer profile to develop clear partner criteria and a structured prospect list to support focused outreach and next-step qualification.
Key Partner Engagement
Narrow your targets and execute structured outreach to identified distributors, suppliers and coordinate introductory meetings to accelerate partner engagement.
This micro-sprint supports messaging, contact sequencing, and meeting scheduling, and may leverage trusted in-country third-party partners for responsiveness and credibility.
Due Diligence, Scam & Risk Analysis
Deep evaluation prospective global partners and projects to identify scams, commercial, operational, and compliance risks before formal engagement.
This micro-sprint reviews project legitimacy, corporate background, financial indicators, export controls and sanctions exposure for informed partner selection and risk mitigation.
B2C - Global Digital Sales & Marketplace Projects
Consumer Demand & Persona
Evaluate consumer demand, buyer demographics, and purchasing data in a target market to support digital and marketplace sales strategies.
Deliverable: Demand overview, defined buyer persona review, competitive snapshot, and digital marketplace customer insights.
Digital Marketplace Review & Entry
Assess and prioritize leading global digital marketplaces to determine entry pathways for your product(s). This review evaluates platform fit, fee structures, compliance requirements, competitive intensity, fulfillment models, and localization considerations.
Retail, Wholesale & B2C Discovery
B2B Supplier, Supply Chain and Imports Projects
Supplier Profile & Discovery
Import Compliance Assessment
Evaluate U.S. import requirements for finished goods, including tariff exposure, duty impacts, and applicable federal regulatory requirements.
Supplier Diversification Plan
Strengthen supply chain resilience by identifying alternative sourcing markets and new supplier prospects beyond your current base.
