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Partner Enablement

Find the RightChannel Partners

End-to-end partner discovery, validation, and shortlisting. We ensure every partnership is commercially viable, operationally capable, and strategically aligned.

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300+
Partners Evaluated
65%
Rely on External Partners
40%
Faster Time-to-Market
Business Partnership
Global Coverage
50+ Countries
Validated Partners
Primary Research
Why Partner Enablement

Why Do You Need Partner Enablement Services?

In today's fragmented and competitive markets, over 65% of companies rely on external partners. However, nearly 50% of partnerships underperform due to poor selection and limited validation.

Identify Reliable Partners

Find distributors, agents, or channel partners in new or existing markets at country, region, state, city or district level

Qualified Contract Manufacturers

Find qualified contract manufacturers aligned with quality, cost, and compliance needs

Reduce Time-to-Market

Accelerate market entry and reduce partner onboarding risk with validated partners

Avoid Dependency Risks

Avoid dependency on unverified intermediaries or brokers with thorough validation

Benchmark Partners

Benchmark potential partners on capabilities, coverage, scale, and commercial terms

Data-Backed Selection

Enable informed partner selection backed by data and real market validation

TraceData Partner Enablement Services help clients systematically identify, assess, and shortlist the right partners aligned with their business model, Market Entry strategy, and long-term growth objectives.

Partner Categories

Partner Types Covered

We help you find and evaluate partners across all critical business functions

Channel & Market Access Partners

  • National and regional distributors
  • Dealers and reseller networks
  • Sales agents and representatives
  • System integrators and solution partners

Manufacturing & Supply Partners

  • Contract manufacturers (OEM / ODM / EMS)
  • Component and raw material suppliers
  • Assembly, packaging, and finishing partners
  • Private-label manufacturing partners

Strategic & Ecosystem Partners

  • Technology and platform partners
  • Co-development and R&D collaborators
  • Licensing and IP partners
  • Joint venture and strategic alliance partners
Our Approach

Step-by-Step
Partner Enablement Process

A comprehensive 8-step process to identify, evaluate, and onboard the right partners for your business growth objectives.

01

Objective Definition

We align with the client to clearly define the purpose of partner engagement including market entry, expansion, cost reduction, localization, redundancy creation, or capability enhancement.

02

Partner Scope & Geography

We define partner type, target regions, industry focus, scale requirements, and mandatory vs desirable capabilities.

03

Ecosystem Mapping

We map the full partner ecosystem across demand-side and supply-side entities, identifying active, emerging, and niche players relevant to the client business.

04

Longlist Creation

Using proprietary databases, industry sources, and trade intelligence, we create a longlist of potential partners meeting baseline criteria.

05

Primary Validation

We conduct direct outreach to shortlisted partners to validate:

  • Capabilities and capacity
  • Client base and references
  • Commercial models and margins
  • Compliance, certifications, and quality systems
  • Willingness and readiness to partner
06

Partner Evaluation & Scoring

Partners are benchmarked using a weighted scoring framework covering technical, commercial, operational, and strategic fit.

07

Shortlisting & Recommendation

We present a ranked shortlist with clear recommendations, risks, and suitability by use case.

08

Onboarding Support

Support with introductions, RFP/RFQ structuring, negotiation inputs, and pilot engagement design.

Matrix Analysis

Evaluation Matrices

01/ 07
Capability & Capacity
Market Coverage
Quality & Compliance
Commercial Fit
Financial Stability
Experience & References
Strategic Alignment
01Matrix

Capability & Capacity

Production scale, infrastructure, and technical readiness

Key Metrics

01Production Volume
02Tech Stack
03Scalability
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Real Results

Case Studies

See how we've helped businesses identify and onboard the right partners for sustainable growth

Industrial Equipment & Automation

Distributor Identification & Channel Expansion in India

Context

A global industrial automation manufacturer needed to expand into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities in India but lacked reliable regional distributors with adequate technical capability and service coverage.

Objective

  • Identify qualified regional distributors across North, West, and South India
  • Evaluate partners on technical capability and financial stability

Method

  • Ecosystem mapping with 65+ distributor interviews
  • Capability validation covering installed base and OEM relationships

Impact

12 distributors shortlisted, 6 onboarded in Phase-1. 28% increase in regional sales coverage, 22% higher lead conversion.

Consumer ElectronicsSoutheast Asia

Contract Manufacturer Search for Consumer Electronics

Context

A fast-growing consumer electronics brand needed to diversify manufacturing across multiple countries to reduce supply-chain risk while meeting quality and export compliance standards.

Objective

  • Identify EMS and ODM partners across Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia
  • Create multi-country manufacturing shortlist to reduce risk

Method

  • Longlist of 80+ manufacturers with plant management interviews
  • Validation of certifications (ISO, IPC, RoHS) and capacity

Impact

9 qualified manufacturers shortlisted. 35% production diversified within 12 months. Manufacturing costs reduced by 8–12%.

Healthcare & Medical DevicesSaudi Arabia, UAE

Partner Search for Middle East Market Entry

Context

A European medical device company planned Middle East entry but needed local distributors with regulatory expertise, hospital access, and strong after-sales capabilities.

Objective

  • Identify distributors with proven healthcare channel access
  • Assess regulatory, tendering, and service capabilities

Method

  • Market ecosystem mapping across KSA and UAE healthcare
  • Primary interviews with 40+ healthcare distributors

Impact

5 priority distributors recommended, 2 onboarded. Time-to-market reduced by 40%. Multiple hospital tenders secured in year one.

Our Value Proposition

Find, Evaluate & Onboard the Right Partners

We support companies in discovering and selecting partners that are commercially viable, operationally capable, and strategically aligned with their business objectives.

100%
Validated

Commercially Viable

Every partner is evaluated for financial stability, market presence, and business sustainability

300+
Criteria Evaluated

Operationally Capable

Thorough assessment of technical capabilities, infrastructure, and operational excellence

95%
Alignment Rate

Strategically Aligned

Partners matched to your business model, market entry strategy, and long-term objectives

Faster Time-to-Market

Reduce partner onboarding time by up to 60% with pre-validated partners

Reduced Risk

Minimize partnership failures with comprehensive due diligence

Data-Driven Decisions

Make informed choices backed by real market validation

Ready to Find Your Ideal Partners?

Let us help you build a winning partner network.

100-300+ partners evaluated per market
Deep secondary research + primary validation
Curated shortlist with actionable recommendations

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