Growth Manufacturers Case Study
- Human Systems Integration, Inc.
- Innovation & Growth
Disrupting the Wearables Market
The Challenge
Disrupt the wearables market by introducing multi-sensor, garment integrated/embedded wearable solutions.
The Solution
HSI partnered with MassMEP to build their marketing and organizational capabilities and to develop a strategic growth plan. The strategic plan has been essential in defining the future direction of the company over the next 3 years.
To date, the wearables market has been defined by discrete devices such as Smart Watches, Heads Up AR/VR Displays, and Personal Fitness Monitors. However, HSI believes that multi-sensor, garment integrated/embedded wearable solutions will truly disrupt this market, and this is where we are developing the team, the environment and the strategic focus to pioneer and lead this exciting new market category.
HSI was referred to MassMEP through Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2), where the Company had engaged with the NextFlex Manufacturing USA Institute. After attending a marketing and sales event in September 2018, HSI partnered with MassMEP to build their marketing and organizational capabilities and to develop a strategic growth plan.
The plan has enabled the company to identify highly achievable goals and to provide a clear vision for the future. The process used by MassMEP’s partner is simple, straightforward, and provides clear direction for the short and long-term growth of the company.
The Results
8
New Jobs
3x
Increse in Sales
When we were introduced to MassMEP, we had been looking for a partner who understood the overall manufacturing landscape and capabilities within the State. We knew the capabilities we were looking for in supply chain partners, and, although, as a Company, we have many years of experience in the industry, the technologies and the manufacturing landscape are constantly changing. Having a partner (MassMEP) who is solely focused on staying on top of the manufacturing landscape in the State has proven to be invaluable to us. They are always available and have made some very valuable introductions to specific partners who are now part of our supply chain. Aside from their knowledge with the Commonwealth’s manufacturing eco-system, they also provide, both in-house and in partnership with others, very valuable trainings across a broad spectrum of topics from Cyber Security to Business Strategy and from Lean Operations to New Product Introduction. As we look out into the future, we look forward to continuing to work closely with MassMEP.
About Human Systems Integration, Inc.
Human Systems Integration, Inc. (HSI) is a leading developer and provider of wearable situational awareness products and solutions. HSI engineers’ products that emphasize ergonomics and human factors while ensuring that they will perform in some of the most challenging and austere environments and applications in the world.