Case Studies - On-call Policy Expertise
Navigating Supply Chain and Tariff Uncertainty
A medical device manufacturer has grappled with significant tariffs uncertainty as well as supply chain issues since 2018, facing rising costs that impede their ability to deliver critical medical supplies.
SW4 Insights helped the company hone its message and tell their story to key audiences. Results include:
- Meetings with the FDA, FEMA, and FMC officials leading each agency’s supply chain solutions initiative.
- Interviews with major media outlet including Bloomberg News, POLITICO, and the WSJ.
- An invitation to join one of the Commerce Department’s Industry Trade Advisory Committees.
Guiding Multinational Through the U.S. Policy Minefield
A major U.S. company was considering whether to ramp up or ramp down their operations in China.
SW4 Insights was retained to advise on the political risk vis a vis the U.S.-China relationship, with a particular focus on the views of the administration, relevant Democrat and Republican lawmakers, as well as key stakeholders.
- Devised a strategy to navigate policy obstacles and provide air cover for maintaining operations in China.
- Advised on how to leverage public perception and media coverage to influence policymakers.
Helping Fintech Group Engage With Key Stakeholders
A fintech trade group faced a challenging environment, struggling to effectively engage with its key stakeholders, including media. This impacted their ability to effectively advocate for their members.
SW4 Insights helped the organization build relationships with key stakeholders.:
- Connecting the group with influential academics in the fields of consumer finance, income inequality, and technology to establish them as a go-to resource, including the founder of the annual ‘DC Fintech Week’ event.
- Working with the CEO on an opinion piece proposing fixes to potentially harmful legislation and getting it placed in the American Banker.