StrathKirn Background

	We are an established company offering business consulting services, including R&D management, market strategies, competitive intelligence, technology transfer, due diligence, the application of new technologies, and new business planning.
	We also provide consulting in strategies and implementation approaches for quality processes, data and information management, and project management implementation.
	Areas of expertise and professional focus cover several industries and include:   the discovery and development of new technologies, especially in plant science and related industries   commercial development strategies for potential commercial candidates, with focus on agriculture and related industries   the application of genomics to enhance primary production, and/or compositional quality   the use of biotechnology for improved crops and value generation in the feed/food processing chain   the creation of sustainable bio-based raw materials, biofuels, and novel renewable products   developing value models, financial criteria, and business planning for emerging markets
	Our customers are typically Senior Managers/Directors in multinationals, Executives in nationally recognized firms, or leaders of Government initiatives. Many are business professionals that are concerned with bringing new technology to the marketplace. Others are experts in business processes, or are involved in the management of commercial development projects.
	Our core strength is in the technical-marketing interface, especially for new technology and product management. However, through our U.S. and International Associates we can also bring insights to projects from pure research to pure marketing.
	StrathKirn provides consulting service on biofuels and the StrathKirn JV, RenResCo LLC, provides services in the implementation of ethanol production facilities, from feasibility to process design to finance assistance.
	StrathKirn® Inc., President, J. S. McLaren Ph.D., CMC, has first hand international experience of both R&D management and commercial product introduction, including business development processes, across a range of new technologies. The company has a significant and respected base of global professional expertise to draw upon for customized projects.

Professional affiliations include:
Institute of Management Consultants
Amer. Assoc. for the Advancement of Science
	Society of Chemical Industry
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StrathKirn is a member of the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA)

Core Services

StrathKirn® provides an opportunity for high quality outsourcing of business service needs. We work with each client to customize the project so that the agreed-upon success is achieved. We can work on small and large problems, technical and marketing projects, and alone or integrated with your large teams - we let the customer decide what's best to fit their needs, resources and desired results.

The general management words which encompass what we do include:

• Due Diligence
• Portfolio Analysis
• Marketing Research
• Product Management
• Scenario Planning Process
• Independent Market Assessments
• Competitive Reviews and Reactions
• Roadmap Design and Development
• R&D Program Strategies and Tactics
• Technical Mediation and Negotiation
• Problem Identification and Resolution
• Information Searching, and Utilization
• Technology Assessment and Valuation
• Information Management and Database Strategies
• Project Scheduling, Timelines and Critical Path Analysis
• Global Trade Networking, Value Models, and Technology Transfer

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StrathKirn can help bring new tools, expert analyses, independent thinking, and fresh approaches to improve your product and business development, whether improving an existing portfolio or generating advanced bioscience strategies, and all with a view to positive impact on the triple bottom line.

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