Hunger Games: Battling for Food Industry Supremacy in the Hourglass Economy

Successful execution may require subtle tweaks to your existing product portfolio and go-to-market strategy. Knowing the limits of your current capabilities is at the heart of your ability to execute. And this requires an unvarnished analysis of fundamental questions such as: How far can your brands credibly extend? Do you have the right products that will garner consumer appeal? Can you hit price points and still make suitable margins? Will your retail partners play ball? Companies that can answer these questions have the ingredients to succeed and grow share in the future.

Jon Weber and Manny Picciola hold senior level positions with L.E.K. Consulting (www.lek.com), a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and analytical rigor to help clients solve their most critical business problems.